Will it mess up my 2010 MBP to upgrade to OS X Lion now or should I wait for 10.7.2?

Hey Everyone
I have a 2010 Mac Book Pro and I am wanting to upgrade tothe OS X Lion but I am hearing (and reading online) that several other MBPowners are having massive issues, so I am wondering now that a month has passed since Lion came out is it safe to upgrade yet, or will it mess up my computer like it has to several other users? Also I was wondering is this a problem all MBP owners are having or is it just a small group? Thanks

Italianldsguy wrote:
Hey Everyone
I have a 2010 Mac Book Pro and I am wanting to upgrade tothe OS X Lion but I am hearing (and reading online) that several other MBPowners are having massive issues,
Several? Please read through this forum, and the Lion forums.
so I am wondering now that a month has passed since Lion came out is it safe to upgrade yet, or will it mess up my computer like it has to several other users?
There is absolutely no way to discern that without installing Lion. If/when I install Lion, it will be at least 7.2. Make sure you have two current, tested SL backups before attempting.
Also I was wondering is this a problem all MBP owners are having or is it just a small group?
It's not all, and it's far more than a small group.

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