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Using Software Update in macOS Catalina Beta 4

If you're running macOS Catalina beta 4, you may have noticed some changes to the Software Update tool. In this article, we'll explore the new features and options available in Software Update.

One of the key differences is the ability to trigger a background scan using the `-background` option. This can be useful if you want to check for updates without interrupting your workflow. You can also use this option with the `-products` option to specify which product keys to operate on.

Another new feature is the ability to limit a scan to a particular product type only, using the `-product-types` option. For example, you can specify `macOS` or `Safari` to only check for updates related to those products.

If you want to include all processes in the history of your software updates, including App installations, you can use the `-all` option. By default, Software Update only displays updates installed by the softwareupdate command itself.

You can also evaluate a list of product keys using the `-evaluate-products` option, and log the internal state of the SU daemon to `/var/log/install.log` using the `-dump-state` option.

It's worth noting that some options, such as `-full-installer-version` and `-fetch-full-installer`, are not recognized by Software Update. This may be because they are only available in earlier versions of macOS.

In my testing on a Mac Mini running the latest version of Mojave, I was unable to use these options successfully. However, it's possible that they will work with the Catalina version of Terminal.

Overall, the new features and options in Software Update in macOS Catalina beta 4 provide more flexibility and control over your software updates. Whether you're a power user or just looking for ways to streamline your workflow, there's something here for everyone.

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