[TVARC] TQSL and Apple

[Jim Vrioni]

My old iMac (about 12 or 13 years old) has been showing signs of imminent passing to the great computer junkyard in the sky. 
Looking at the new Macs at the Apple store in Orlando a few months ago, the Apple consultant mentioned that there were
a number of programs that have not upgraded to be compatible with 64 bit processors which I happen to use (including Mac
Family Tree), so indeed beware of updating to Catalina.

Jim, N3JV


> On Apr 11, 2020, at 12:35 PM, w3us at casa-aloha.net wrote:
> 
> Wow! Thanks for the tip Frank. I’ve been holding off upgrading to Catalina, and now am most thankful for having done so. 
> 73, Rusty - W3US
> 
> I ♥ my iPhone
> 
>> On Apr 11, 2020, at 12:25, Frank M <phrankxm at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> This information definitely applies to Apple users.
>> 
>> Problem: Latest upgrade to macOS is Catalina. There is a warning associated with upgrading to Catalina regarding 32-bit apps. As noted by Apple for some time, this upgrade will no longer support 32-bit apps. All apps must be 64-bit.
>> TQSL is a 32 bit app! I checked and the latest version is 2.5.x (2.5.2 for macOS) and this remains a 32-bit app.
>> I have sent an email to ARRL re TQSL and this issue. I basically asked when a 64-bit upgrade would be available. When I get a reply, I will put it out on the Reflector.
>> Note: for macOS users, here is a link re 32-bit apps and macOS. You will find instructions on how to check your computer for any 32-bit apps.
>> https://www.macrumors.com/guide/32-bit-mac-apps/ <https://www.macrumors.com/guide/32-bit-mac-apps/>
>> 
>> In taking a quick look at Windows, it appears 32-bit apps will still work. I just don’t know how long Windows will continue to support them.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Frank KA1AF 
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