Problems with LyX on Mac computers

[Edwin Burmeister]

Hi—


I am using Mac OS Ventura 13.1 and LyX version 2.2.7.


Many Mac users have reported problems with LyX when using Ventura. I too have encountered difficulties, but fortunately I’ve been able to find workarounds for all of them. However, behavior is erratic: sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. I’ve had to resort to trying different workaround strategies that seem to depend upon exactly where my LyX related files are located.


You probably know this information from Apple, but I repeat it here for completeness:


Rosetta works automatically in the background whenever you use an app that was built only for Mac computers with an Intel processor. It translates the app for use with Apple silicon. In most cases, you won't notice any difference in the performance of an app that needs Rosetta. May 17, 2022


In my opinion most and perhaps all of the problems LyX users have encountered on a Mac can be traced back to Rosetta.


The ideal solution is to have an update to LyX that makes it a so-called Universal application, i.e., one that works equally well on both Intel and Apple silicon chips. [In any event, this solution will be needed in the future because Apple is likely to stop its support via Rosetta.]


Is such an update to LyX in the works?

If so, when might we expect to see it?

If not, why not?


Danke!

Ed

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Edwin Burmeister
Research Professor of Economics Emeritus
Duke University
Commonwealth Professor of Economics Emeritus
University of Virginia
eb at econ.duke.edu<mailto:eb at econ.duke.edu>



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