CN - Mac - Catalina and Known Issues

Issue/Question

• Is macOS Catalina recommended for Community Network computers?
• Should I upgrade to Catalina?

Environment

• Employee or Student Employee
• Community Network-supported computer

Explanation

Catalina was released on October 4, 2019. It is recommended for newer systems and optional for older systems.

Known Issues with macOS Catalina:

• VPN: To connect to the OSU VPN, use the built-in macOS VPN.
• 32-bit applications are not supported.
• Java is not supported in any browser.
• The Zoom Outlook plug-in does not work with Catalina. 
• May cause some slowness on older computers.

Tested Software That Does Work with Catalina:

• Web-based applications such as MyOSU, Banner, Appworx and DocuSign
• Microsoft Office 2019 - Including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive
• Box apps
• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC - Continuous Release
• Adobe Creative Cloud apps
• Google Chrome
• Firefox ESR
• Skype for Business
• VLC
• ESET Antivirus
• Jamf Pro agent for self-service package installs
• Ricoh printer drivers

Enhancements

• macOS Catalina details: https://apple.co/2ZazIOF
• Voice control improvements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqoXFCCTfm4&feature=youtu.be