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My $2700 Cintiq is 7 years old and works dandy, but Wacom will not be making Maverick drivers -- ever. So I won't be upgrading ever. My TV is 10 years old and w

My $2700 Cintiq is 7 years old and works dandy, but Wacom will not be making Maverick drivers -- ever. So I won't be upgrading ever. My TV is 10 years old and working. We have a 15 year old TV in the office. My 2001 ibook is going strong and my six year could use it -- but it can't even be updated to the new wireless networking protocols, and linux abandoned the G3.

jader201 13y ago
I can't tell if you're complaining about Apple abandoning support for Snow Leopard, or just making a statement supporting why people still stick to old(er) hardware. If the latter, then I completely understand, and you make a valid point. If the former, though, then my question would be why would one be content with sticking to old(er) hardware, but not be content with sticking to old(er) software? Again, not saying you fall into that boat, but in general, anybody protesting this decision should be asked that question. And it's a genuine question -- maybe there is a valid reason. I just can't think of one.
- teacup50 13y ago
  > If the former, though, then my question would be why would one be content with sticking to old(er) hardware, but not be content with sticking to old(er) software? Security, and network effects. Supporting deployment back to 10.6 / iOS 6 / etc isn't inherently difficult, but the fast pace of Apple's deployment, the lack of support for downgrading on iOS devices, and the now-constant API churn makes it seem like more hassle than it's worth. Apple is intentionally driving new demand by pushing early obsolescence of old software and hardware.
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atgm 13y ago
> Wacom will not be making Maverick drivers -- ever For the Cintiq, or in general? Are they necessary? I ask because I have an Intuos Pro and haven't had a problem on Mavericks.
- interstitial 13y ago
  It's Wacom. They announced it on their site. I could try it, but at this point I'm not up for the trials and tribulation of trying mavericks and having to revert.

jader201 13y ago

I can't tell if you're complaining about Apple abandoning support for Snow Leopard, or just making a statement supporting why people still stick to old(er) hardware. If the latter, then I completely understand, and you make a valid point. If the former, though, then my question would be why would one be content with sticking to old(er) hardware, but not be content with sticking to old(er) software? Again, not saying you fall into that boat, but in general, anybody protesting this decision should be asked that question. And it's a genuine question -- maybe there is a valid reason. I just can't think of one.

teacup50 13y ago
> If the former, though, then my question would be why would one be content with sticking to old(er) hardware, but not be content with sticking to old(er) software? Security, and network effects. Supporting deployment back to 10.6 / iOS 6 / etc isn't inherently difficult, but the fast pace of Apple's deployment, the lack of support for downgrading on iOS devices, and the now-constant API churn makes it seem like more hassle than it's worth. Apple is intentionally driving new demand by pushing early obsolescence of old software and hardware.

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atgm 13y ago

> Wacom will not be making Maverick drivers -- ever For the Cintiq, or in general? Are they necessary? I ask because I have an Intuos Pro and haven't had a problem on Mavericks.

interstitial 13y ago
It's Wacom. They announced it on their site. I could try it, but at this point I'm not up for the trials and tribulation of trying mavericks and having to revert.