Upgrading from Catalina 15. Which OS version should up use?

Upgrading from Catalina 15. Can I go directly to Ventura or should I start with Big Sur?

Posted on Oct 31, 2022 08:20 PM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2022 01:03 PM

I have heard of issues with direct upgrades from Catalina to Ventura and that it's best to wipe the drive and reformat it before installing Ventura. Peruse this article for some additional information -> Preparing to upgrade to Ventura


That said, I have decided to hold off Ventura for awhile. There is so much new under the hood, architecturally and otherwise, that I prefer to wait a few point releases for bugs & quirks to get fixed. So, for now I am upgrading to Monterey.

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Nov 1, 2022 01:03 PM in response to zurmaraced68

I have heard of issues with direct upgrades from Catalina to Ventura and that it's best to wipe the drive and reformat it before installing Ventura. Peruse this article for some additional information -> Preparing to upgrade to Ventura


That said, I have decided to hold off Ventura for awhile. There is so much new under the hood, architecturally and otherwise, that I prefer to wait a few point releases for bugs & quirks to get fixed. So, for now I am upgrading to Monterey.

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