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Q: I have OS X 10.8.5 do I need OS X Mavericks

I have OS X 10.8.5 do I need OS X Mavericks?

Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Mar 21, 2014 10:07 AM

by Network 23,Solvedanswer
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A:

No, you do not need it.

 

You might want it, if you want to have the latest capabilities and features. You can read about those on the Apple web site. But if your computer is working fine and you see no need to change things, there is no need for you to upgrade.

Posted on Mar 21, 2014 10:10 AM

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Q: I have OS X 10.8.5 do I need OS X Mavericks

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  • by Network 23,Solvedanswer

    Network 23 Network 23 Mar 21, 2014 10:10 AM in response to aghiassy
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    Mar 21, 2014 10:10 AM in response to aghiassy

    No, you do not need it.

     

    You might want it, if you want to have the latest capabilities and features. You can read about those on the Apple web site. But if your computer is working fine and you see no need to change things, there is no need for you to upgrade.

  • by aghiassy,

    aghiassy aghiassy Mar 21, 2014 10:32 AM in response to aghiassy
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    Mar 21, 2014 10:32 AM in response to aghiassy

    Thank you so much. That's exactly what I needed to hear.

  • by Network 23,

    Network 23 Network 23 Mar 21, 2014 11:55 AM in response to aghiassy
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    Mar 21, 2014 11:55 AM in response to aghiassy

    If you don't need new features, the only reason to upgrade is when the OS that you use is no longer getting security updates, like Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Windows XP. But Mountain Lion is the previous OS so it's still very new and will be supported by Apple for a few more years.