Apple has released the highly-anticipated, latest version of their Mac OS X operating system –more affectionately known as Lion. OS X Lion is packed with over 250 new and updated features. The Mac users here at Code 42 are very excited for many of the new features like Airdrop and Mission Control. Personally, I’m really digging the new multi-touch gestures.
Many of our developers and support team have been keeping up-to-date with the Lion Developer Beta Previews, and have installed the final “Gold Master” release. We have also installed the consumer release, directly from the Mac App Store, to ensure everything is working properly.
Your CrashPlan Backup Software does not need to be updated. However, you must install a Java runtime after your Lion update in order to back up. Don’t fret. Java is free and easy to install. We’ve posted instructions here:
Whether you’re a CrashPlan, CrashPlan PRO, or CrashPlan PROe user, rest assured that your CrashPlan backup software is fully compatible with OS X Lion.
You can purchase and download OS X Lion from the Mac App Store for just $29.99. You must have OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.6 or later) in order to update.
I’m glad to read that CrashPlan works with Lion. I installed Mozy three weeks ago to give it a try and canceled my account today. Their client isn’t compatible with Snow Leopard, let alone Lion, so I have switched to you all.
Not sure when I’ll upgrade (I haven’t seen any features in Lion that make me anxious to spend even the low entry fee of $29), but it’s good to know that CrashPlan will keep working in I do.