Michael Emrys Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 This may be old news to some, but I hadn't heard of it until I read it in an e-mail from Aspyr last night: Quote If you are considering upgrading to macOS Catalina please note: macOS Catalina will end support for 32-bit Apps. Upgrading to Catalina will cause many Aspyr games to no longer work. I haven't independently confirmed this yet, so it may be a tempest in a teacup, but I thought I'd mention it here to find out what else is known on the subject. Obviously if true, it would effect more than just Aspyr games. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradave Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Yes, you occasionally get messages on your computer when starting up an application, something to the effect that this version will not work in the future and to request an updated version from the developer. Many already are 64-bit. Many though are not and will have to be updated. Presumably, developers would be working on doing this, so as not to lose a sales base. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artkin Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Aspyr.. Pretty sure they helped produce the original Men of War 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Here’s the official word: https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186?utm_source=catalina&utm_medium=Email Some developers are not updating software, or require one to replace it at a significant cost. Since I refuse to go to subscriptions for photoshop and Lightroom (among others) I’ve been gradually phasing applications that will not work (and are due for replacement anyways) with others. Edited June 19, 2019 by Bud Backer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Ultradave said: Yes, you occasionally get messages on your computer when starting up an application, something to the effect that this version will not work in the future and to request an updated version from the developer. I've gotten a few of those but did not know why. Now it becomes clear, and I will have to start bugging the designers to upgrade their product. Which reminds me...is CM 64-bit friendly yet? Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 My understanding is that the Mac version has always been 64bit. It's the windows version that is 32bit - but it now has the large address aware flag turned on so it can actually use the full 4Gb on a 64bit OS. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Apple products have become really REALLY annoying in recent years. between purposefully slowing down older iphones in order to force you to upgrade, and now this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transporter Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Under the apple icon, upper left corner of screen, click about this mac. Then click system report, then under software, applications then find your CM programs. It will tell if the programs are 64 bit or not. All mine, Normandy, Blitzkrieg, Red Thunder, Shock Force 2 Fortress Italy are 64 bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradave Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 CM is good to go. My comment was in general. Most everything with a few exceptions is already 64-bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ales Dvorak Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 13 hours ago, MikeyD said: Apple products have become really REALLY annoying in recent years. between purposefully slowing down older iphones in order to force you to upgrade, and now this. Steve Jobs had vision, Apple now is just milking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 16 hours ago, transporter said: Under the apple icon, upper left corner of screen, click about this mac. Then click system report, then under software, applications then find your CM programs. It will tell if the programs are 64 bit or not. All mine, Normandy, Blitzkrieg, Red Thunder, Shock Force 2 Fortress Italy are 64 bit. Thanks. I never knew about that trick. The vast majority of my apps are already 64-bit; interestingly most of the few that aren't are games. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artkin Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 On 6/19/2019 at 2:06 PM, MikeyD said: Apple products have become really REALLY annoying in recent years. between purposefully slowing down older iphones in order to force you to upgrade, and now this. I bought an old Note 4 since it's the last one with a removable battery. I was really hoping to get a hold of the Note 7, and actually had it in the mail when it was recalled. Unfortunately I never recieved it. This phone is ridiculously slow for no reason at times. Always gets horrible reception. I'm about ready to blow ATT and Samsung up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtHatred Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 The clock is ticking on Apple staying x86_64. https://www.macrumors.com/2019/02/21/apple-custom-arm-based-chips-2020/ 64 bit or not, your next Mac may not be able to run any software you currently have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradave Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Since I JUST bought a new MacBook Pro, it will be a few years before the next one. The last two lasted 5 years each, and the previous one to this was doing great until my cat knocked it off my lap onto the wood floor. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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