I have an oldish MacBook Pro and want to buy Scrivener but the latest version is 3. It says it's suitable for OS 10.2 or later. My MacBook (which won't now update any further as it's late 2008 model) runs on version 10.11.6. Will I be able to buy it and use it on this machine. My Mac itself is fine but I do most of my writing on the MacBook. Any comments would be very useful. Thank you.
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3I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it's not about writing.– FraEnricoNov 30, 2017 at 10:54
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2You can download older versions from their website. I am sure that if you contact the developers directly, they will be happy to help you. They might give a discount for an older version. I also highly recommend Scrivener itself for any writing needs. I used it for fiction, screenwriting, scientific writing, magazine articles, outlines, and almost any other kind of writing. I found it to be the most rewarding (and organised) experience.– OlgaDec 1, 2017 at 15:11
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2@FraEnrico I believe questions on writer's tools are generally allowed as long as they are not recommendations or endorsements of a particular product.– Chris SunamiDec 1, 2017 at 16:42
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This question definitely does not belong on Writing Meta.– userDec 4, 2017 at 13:17
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1How does "10.11.6" not meet the criteria "10.2 or later"...?– userMar 9, 2018 at 8:33
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Not to sound rude, but you mostly answered it in your own question. You have a lesser version than the requirement. Sometimes this means the application will not run at all, other times it means it will run but with errors and often time not worth the hassle of the errors. I would not recommend it. I have personally found Pages to be adequate for my writing needs.
If you really, really want a software, you can also check out novlr (I have no affiliation with them). It's a simple web based SAAS that allows you to have version control, back ups to dropbox/google docs, word counts, chapters, distraction free writing, night mode, notes. The only issue is that they do not provide any form of pre-writing tools such as story boarding, character profiles/relational trees and the likes. Since I am a discover writer, I don't need a lot of the pre-writing fluff and found this tool to be adequate enough.
Back to your main issue though, I would not recommend it. Software is also something hard to get a refund for and you could be out 50 bucks. If you are willing to take that kind of risk then by all means give it a try. My macbook pro is relatively new (a 2014 model) so I can't really provide any personal experience.
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Thank you for this, ggiaquin - I kind of thought this. I may end up in two scenarios - one is using the app on my IMac and writing in Pages as you say then cut/paste on the Mac to the app and working there, or upgrading my MacBook to something a little newer. But you know how it is - you get attached to things ...! Thanks again for you time. Nov 29, 2017 at 22:40
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@JeremyPrice I was going to suggest for you to upgrade your macbook, but 1200 dollar upgrade vs free/relatively cheap software seemed like a better alternative XD Nov 29, 2017 at 22:54
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@JeremyPrice see Olga's comment as they have a good idea to do as well. Dec 1, 2017 at 20:23
Likely worth verifying with the Scrivener publishers and/or Apple, but in most software version numbering systems, 10.11.* is newer than 10.2.*. That would mean Mac Scrivener will work as well on your Macbook as it would on your desktop Mac (presuming adequate processor, RAM, and storage available).
answered Mar 9, 2018 at 12:40
To follow what other people have said, it should work considering 10.11.2 is newer than 10.2. 13 years newer, actually. See the releases section here. I use Scrivener on Windows and highly recommend it.
answered Mar 9, 2018 at 14:54
