Hi, All:



A few questions . . .

I am thinking of "upgrading" from Catalina to Monterey.

1. Is there any significant downside to doing so? Do I have to download and install Big Sur first, and then Monterey or can I leap from Catalina to Monterey?

2. My iMAC 2019 has a 1 TB FLASH STORAGE HD. On a previous 2012 HD desktop, I used to do the clean install routine (i.e. nuke). Is there a similar process for FLASH STORAGE drives? If so, what would be the recommended procedures. (P.S. My entire desktop contents are backed up on two separate drives using Time Machine.)

3. If something goes awry, can I revert back to Catalina? If so, how would this be done?

Any other tips?



P.S. Regarding #2 above: I just noticed that JOEMIKEB responded about the "Clean Install" processes when I inquired in December 2020 about Big Sur, so I do not need any info there - unless these procedures have changed since 2020.

Last edited by MG2009; 05/21/22 06:09 PM. Reason: Noticed

Many thanks,
MG2009