For a while I thought that, maybe, I'd somehow managed to delete the v3.9 blog post. But, it looks like, somehow, I didn't write it, maybe? I don't even know any more.
No Matter
Well, in the end, it's OK, because the semi-inevitable point release is out—v3.9.1—and fixes an issue that was causing Catalina (10.15)'s dynamic library cache builder to crash.
While we were working on that we turned off updates for 10.15 and earlier, so now that it's fixed we've enabled updates for all supported versions of macOS.
So, welcome to v3.9/v3.9.1, our Sequoia compatible release! Woo! Cue the orchestra!
Wait a Sec...
Yes, I said "all supported", but nothing to worry about. The only slightly unusual thing is that we had to drop support for some versions of macOS in this release: 10.10, 10.11 and 10.12. v3.8 is still available for those who are running those older versions—and remember, we have versions available going all the way back to Panther or something, so if you're a fan of lickable interface elements, we've got you covered.
It Comes at Night
Don't worry - this wasn't arbitrary. In exchange for those dropped versions, we were able to bring you Dark Mode support, as many have already noticed. So no longer will you have to shield your eyes as the distressing glare of a white background assaults your senses. You can finally back up while placing your sunglasses to the side.
Cloudy with a Chance of Stubs
In this version, we're also handling "dataless" files and folders explicitly, and the way Apple itself suggests. That is, we copy files that are on your local drive, and we do not copy (or materialize/download) files or folders that are cloud-only.
This will work for all cloud services that make use of Apple's FileProvider framework, not just iCloud. So if you're using an outdated version of your preferred cloud service, ensure you've installed the one that uses Apple's API.
Enjoy
So there you go. Existing copies will offer the update automatically (or you can manually check for updates, as always). Note that if SuperDuper doesn't quit and relaunch after it updates, you should quit and restart it yourself or you will get an error.
It's a satisfying update, with a few new features, additional polish, various fixes, and a whole new blog post, which I definitely wrote this time, and did not accidentally delete, or imagine.
I think. Man, it'd really suck if I dreamed I wrote this and had to do it again. Here's hoping it's real!
