Apple will release its new operating system OS X 10.10, also known as Yosemite, on Thursday, October 16. ITS will be supporting this new operating system, which comes pre-installed on systems purchased after October 16.
What's new in OS X Yosemite
Yosemite will provide Mac users with an updated interface, including streamlined toolbars, cleaner dock, Notification Center updates, and changes to certain apps. Additionally, you will be able to make/receive iPhone calls and text messages from your Mac, and interchange tasks from your Mac to your other iOS devices.
A more complete preview of Yosemite is available on Apple's website.
Recommendation for Yosemite upgrade
At this time, ITS does not recommend upgrading to Yosemite until we can verify that all supported software and services are compatible. With any operating system upgrade, there can be initial incompatibilities with ITS-supported software and services, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Exchange email and calendar. Please be aware that OS X Yosemite may be incompatible with non-standard WCMC software you have installed, such as EndNote, FileMaker Pro, MATLAB, and others. Please confirm with the vendor that your non-standard software will work with OS X Yosemite.
ITS will announce when we have completed our testing and it is acceptable to upgrade. For non-standard software such as EndNote, you can visit the vendor's website or find information on this site and search for the application in question: http://roaringapps.com.
Please note: It is customary for various vendors to take 30 to 60 days before they fully support their products upon release of a new operating system.
Potential issues upgrading to Yosemite
If you decide to upgrade to Yosemite prior to our testing, you may experience the following:
- If you are running Mountain Lion (10.8.x) or Mavericks (10.9.x), there may be little to no issues with your applications.
- If you are running Lion (10.7.x), there might be major incompatibilities with your current software. Please check with vendors to make sure your application will work on Yosemite.
- If you are running Snow Leopard (10.6.x) or earlier, there will be major incompatibilities since Apple does not currently support running older PowerPC apps, also known as Rosetta's apps. A typical example would be Canvas X, EndNote 9, and Microsoft Office 2004.
Devices affected by Yosemite upgrade
Mac OS X 10.10 is supported on the following Mac computers:
- iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or early 2009 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)