is it ok to install Big Sur now?

I have used the beta version of Big Sur for several months and just installed the regular version the day before it was released to the public. It is a very fine operating system and is very stable. I fully endorse it.

I'd suggest waiting a few days.

Apple's been having trouble with their servers. At this time the problem is supposed to be resolved.

babowa wrote:

I've also run it for months and am ambivalent. My main objection is that - at the moment - I cannot create a reliable bootable clone. So, this will not be installed in my main device until I can.

You said the important words: "main device". I haven't updated yet because I only have one computer and I'm working from home right now so, I really need it to continue to function reliably.

And, it's not as if Apple is going to run out of Big Sur if I don't update this week. ;-)

The Dollillama wrote:

Is it ok to install Big Sur?

Sure why not...

And, it's not as if Apple is going to run out of Big Sur if I don't update this week. ;-)

You never know what with the pandemic....... 😬

Ha!

The Dollillama wrote: "Is it ok to install Big Sur?"

"It's never a good idea to update to a just-released major OS version unless you have to. Nobody knows how reliable Big Sur is going to be for regular users. Let someone else find out before you take the jump." [Source: A Mac App Developer]

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In my humble opinion, there is no answer to a general question such as this.

Yes, it may be ok; but:

it also depends on what kind of apps you are running, what you have installed on your Mac, what model/year your Mac is (older or close to vintage Macs will not run new OS versions as well as a newer processor would).

So, there are many variables and it is best to be cautious, do some research and make sure your current system is in perfect shape. In case there are some issues, upgrades to a brand new system/process tend to exacerbate them - they will not fix them.

I've also run it for months and am ambivalent. My main objection is that - at the moment - I cannot create a reliable bootable clone. So, this will not be installed in my main device until I can.

Is it ok to install Big Sur?

If you have to ask that question, you are not ready to upgrade to any OS.

If you are prepared, it doesn't matter if it is "ok" or not.