Operating Systems: new versions of Windows & macOS

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When Microsoft and Apple release new operating systems, ITS and other testers on campus verify core applications (e.g., antivirus) and commonly-used administrative and academic applications (e.g., Office & SPSS).  During initial release periods it is not recommended to upgrade College-owned computers to the latest OS version.  Please note that details about "Known Issues" (below) may take time to be discovered and documented; do not consider a lack of known problems to be a recommendation to upgrade.  Detailed compatibility testing may take months; consider deferring longer if you run atypical applications.  Details will be added below when an OS release is unblocked and available for installation.

Windows 11

Release date:  October 5, 2021

Status:

Available for installation on College-owned PCs by request.

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macOS Sequoia

Release Date: Sept 16, 2024

Status:

BLOCKED for installation on College-owned Macs for 90 days post-release.

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macOS Sonoma

Release Date: Sept 26, 2023

Status:

Available for installation on College-owned Macs.

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macOS Ventura

Release Date: October 24, 2022

Status:

Available for installation on College-owned Macs.

Known Issues:

  • NVivo Installer runs, but does not recognize full disk access, as required by the program.

Resolved Issues:

  • Sophos AntiVirus now functions properly on MacOS Ventura.