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FCP7 and OS update compatability
I’m running FCP7 and OS 10.6.6 on a 2008 MacbookPro and worried about the update to 10.6.8 because I am in the middle of a 70min doco edit.
Is there somewhere I can check compatability ?
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I have run FCP 7.03 without issue (OS-wise) up to OS 10.7.5, others here are running happily on Mountain Lion – obviously I have at times needed to update plug-ins and ancillary software etc but overall not had any problems. With the major OS changes like from Snow Leopard to Lion etc I have always done a clean install but not on incremental updates.
That said is there a a compelling reason to update your OS mid project ? Because the law of sod is potentially going to kick in and ruin your otherwise nice day.
Have to confess I dont remember what happens between 10.6.6 and 10.6.8 in terms of additional features though.
Might be time consuming but perhaps do a total back up of your drive so you can roll back in the event of something nasty happening.
If you dont have Time machine then Carbon Copy Cloner is very good – I have used it many times https://www.bombich.com
best wishes
Neil
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You should have no problems.
You should always clone or make a backup prior to upgrading. This will allow you to go back in case you run into problems.
Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
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Thanks to both.
I clone all my media drives and my system drive regularly with CCCloner but restoring the OS drive I would prefer to avoid.
I only began thinking I should stop ignoring the update to 10.6.8 when I checked for the Flashback virus today. I think 10.6.8 is a lot to do with security. I know I shouldn’t strictly use an edit machine for email and web too but I’m not editing for a client, just myself, so if I run into trouble it’s not catastrophic for my business.
Also, increasingly coming across apps and plugins (in particular Java in web browsers) that require 10.6.8 or even 10.7 as a minimum.
Sounds like I should give it a go.
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