Software Update dialog has incorrect text

[jeff6times7]

Steps to reproduce

Installl older version
Start older version
Read Software Update text

Expected behaviour

The incorrect text is preceded by this declaration:

Currently, MacVim binary releases are available in two versions: a normal version (macOS 10.13 or above), and a legacy version (macOS 10.9-10.12).

The text that is incorrect is this:

Starting next release (r183), the normal version will require macOS 11 or above (due to Xcode 26 requirements), and macOS 10.13-10.15 users will need to use the legacy version instead.

I'm pretty sure it should say this instead:

Starting next release (r183), the normal version will require macOS 13 or above (due to Xcode 26 requirements), and macOS 10.9-10.12 users will need to use the legacy version instead.

Version of MacVim

Probably any version where the Software Update message will be displayed

MacVim installation method

n/a

Environment

macOS: 26.0.1

Logs and stack traces

Vim and MacVim configuration where issue is reproducable

No response

How was MacVim launched?

• by launching MacVim.app in macOS (by using the Dock, Spotlight, or the open command)
• by running mvim/gvim in the terminal

Issue has been tested with clean configuration

• by running mvim --clean (or gvim, supplied by MacVim distribution). You can also use the File → "New Clean Window" menu item within MacVim.
• by running vim --clean (in terminal, supplied by MacVim distribution)
• by running vim --clean (in terminal, other suppliers, e.g. /usr/bin/vim)

[jeff6times7]

That text is repeated in the What's New dialog after the update is complete.

[ychin]

The text is correct. What is wrong about it? The point here is that we are shifting up the minimum requirement for the normal version.

[jeff6times7]

The first sentence defines the terms normal and legacy as this:

normal version (macOS 10.13 or above), and a legacy version (macOS 10.9-10.12).

Immediately afterward it says this, which seems contradictory:

Starting next release (r183), the normal version will require macOS 11 or above (due to Xcode 26 requirements), and macOS 10.13-10.15 users will need to use the legacy version instead.

You see that, right?

[ychin]

First sentence defines the "now" (r182 and before). The next sentence defines the future (r183). The point of the statement is to point out a future change. Otherwise there is no point in making an announcement if nothing is changing.

[jeff6times7]

I understand the difference between now and later. And it provides no assistance in understanding why someone on macOS 10.13 would need to use a legacy version that is build for a version of macOS no later than 10.12.

[ychin]

The legacy version is just 10.9 or above. It doesn't have to be capped at 10.12. I guess I can change it to say that instead. Someone using 10.13 will have to use the legacy version since the normal version won't work for them anymore since the new requirement is macOS 11.

Keep in mind that macOS 11 is not 10.11.

[ychin]

I just updated the language slightly anyway to make sure it's clear legacy just covers any OS higher than 10.9, and use "11.0" instead of "11" since I think you were confused by that and thought I meant 10.11.

[jeff6times7]

That's exactly what I thought was meant by the text.