[TVARC] TQSL and Apple

[Frank M]

The previous version, Mojave, is still ok. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 11, 2020, at 1:29 PM, Jim Vrioni <jimv32 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 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/
>>> 
>>> 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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