If it’s not broke, why fix it?

[Shane Ross]

Yup…I generally rant every time this happens too. People just like to be the most current.

In my case I was hoping my P2 import errors would be resolved…which they weren’t. But I also updated on my LAPTOP, which isn’t my main machine. I am leaving that alone until AJA gives the OK…seeing as I have a Kona LH.

Shane

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[Jonathan White]

I totally agree with what you’re saying, yet every time an update comes out I’m itching to use it, even if there’s no obvious benefit, it’s some wierd sense of security I get which totally flys in the face of logic….similar dynamic to my changing cameras etc. every few years.
I can’t be the only one…

Johnny

[Richard Martz]

Just snob appeal. Mine’s bigger.

Richard Martz
MagicMartz Media

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[Paul Dickin]

[Shane Ross] “In my case I was hoping… “
Hi
Anyone who uses this software day-in day-out will have a number of little niggles – things that used to work in previous versions that don’t any longer, or interface anomolies that interfere with productivity.

For instance I’ve found that when previewing timeline clip audio in the Viewer – if that audio is from a captured-linked movie clip, and I’ve severed the link on the timeline to offset the audio a bit, then sometimes I don’t get a Viewer audio waveform/play-head match – its offset by some seconds, seemingly randomly.

I suspect this may be affected by the RT preview setting, but its very inconvenient when it happens. Because of that inconvenience I’m always going to want to upgrade my FCP software, to see if this anomoly has disappeared.

[Walter Biscardi]

[Johnny White] “I totally agree with what you’re saying, yet every time an update comes out I’m itching to use it, even if there’s no obvious benefit, it’s some wierd sense of security I get which totally flys in the face of logic….similar dynamic to my changing cameras etc. every few years.”

Totally different dynamic than changing cameras every two years. You’re getting all new hardware that’s been tested as is.

With software updates, you’re introducing all new elements to existing hardware. And based on what we’re seeing from Apple lately in terms of bugs and problems introduced with each update, it’s pretty clear their beta testing is not all that extensive.

I think the title of this thread says it all. If you really want to stay “up to the minute current” be prepared for issues. If you’re earning money with your system and can’t afford to have issues, then let the dust settle before moving forward.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
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“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

[Bob Cole]

Good points, but could you recommend an action plan?

I’ve been allowing Apple (and a vendor whose name I can’t recall right now) to update my MacPro every time it suggests, unless I’m on a tight deadline. But you’re right about not fixing what ain’t broke. My problem is that as a Mac newbie I’m not sure what’s broke and what isn’t.

Ideally, I’d like to update about two months late, so that any issues can be brought to light by early adopters. If you decline an update, does Apple remind you of it and offer cumulative updates later?

— Bob C

[Walter Biscardi]

[Bob Cole] “Good points, but could you recommend an action plan?”

Check these forums and also check with your manufacturer support pages each time an update comes out. Send an email to Tech Support if you don’t see the latest update addressed.

[Bob Cole] “If you decline an update, does Apple remind you of it and offer cumulative updates later?”

You can run Software Update anytime and select the various updates to run. Or you can go to the Support section of the Apple website and download the updates.

I generally update when I know I have a few days available in case all hell breaks loose and I can just revert my machine back to where it was stable. Carbon Cloner is excellent for this where you can simply back up your entire hard drive and then simply put it back if your system doesn’t work.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
https://www.biscardicreative.com
HD Editorial & Animation for Food Network’s “Good Eats”
HD Editorial for “Assignment Earth”

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

[John Pale]

Firewire hard drives are cheap enough, that there really is no excuse for not cloning your hard drive before upgrading. This way you can always go back, if things don’t work out.

[Craig Alan]

Hi,

At the video class which I teach, we have a dual G5 os x 10.4.x. We had the production suite FCP 4.5. It does not work with the current QuickTime, which I need to be compatible with the Imovie program I have installed on the student computers. So I will be updating the suite on the G5. Given this, what version of the suite do you guys recommend? I would like to also install a matching version on my dual 1 gig G4 at home. However, I will probably be updating this machine in the near future. I am waiting for the next line of pro machines to come out and then wait for feed back on those. So if the G4 just can

[David Roth weiss]

[John Pale] “Firewire hard drives are cheap enough, that there really is no excuse for not cloning your hard drive before upgrading. This way you can always go back, if things don’t work out.”

John is right. There is simply no excuse for anyone, especially pros, updating/upgrading without a working clone tucked away for safe keeping. The kind of issues we’ve seen with 5.1.3 happen way too often to be blindsided.

DRW