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Q: Update from OS 10.7.5

What are the cons of upgrading from iOS 10.7.5 to Yosemite?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Sep 5, 2016 10:45 AM

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Q: Update from OS 10.7.5

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  • by leroydouglas,

    leroydouglas leroydouglas Sep 5, 2016 1:11 PM in response to LILU2
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    Notebooks
    Sep 5, 2016 1:11 PM in response to LILU2

    iOS is the iPhone, iPad mobile platform

     

    OS X is the computer platform, soon to be MacOS with the release of Sierra 10.12.0

     

    There is no benefit in getting too far behind in the OS or in the technology—just makes it more difficult to successfully and smoothly insure a smooth transfer of all your apps/data/iTunes/Photos etc

     

    The latest OS is always the most up-to-date security wise.

     

    You do not specify what machine model/year amount of RAM or any pertinent details,

     

    see this ref: OS X Yosemite - Technical Specifications

     

    The biggest con in upgrading to Yosemite is when MacOS Sierra is released within the next couple months you are still 2 operating systems behind.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 6, 2016 9:34 AM in response to LILU2
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    iTunes
    Sep 6, 2016 9:34 AM in response to LILU2

    Unless you previously downloaded Yosemite from the App Store, it is no longer available.

     

    Check to make sure your applications are compatible. PowerPC applications are no longer supported after 10.6.      

     

    Application Compatibility

     

    Applications Compatibility (2)


     

    El Capitan 10.11 Compatibility information


     

    Also check to make sure there is a compatible driver for your printer.

     

    Do a backup before installing, preferable 2 backups on 2 different drives.