I expect all of the Apple software that doesn't receive significant
new versions in the near future will have updates that include
universal binaries fairly soon (iTunes & iPhoto already have, along
with everything that's included with the OS, obviously) - this
includes pro software like Aperture & Logic and they will most likely
be released as routine updates through software update with no charge.
Beside that, if you're using anything but the latest machines and
depend on their full CPU power, you probably won't even notice that
your apps are running under Rosetta. You'll have to take my word that
it is blindingly fast and completely transparent (I haven't tested as
extensively as Apple's labs, but I haven't found anything that
doesn't work perfectly - in fact, Garageband running in Rosetta is
faster it runs natively than on my mini!) in its more recent releases
and will only get better with each update. Remember that system calls
are not emulated - only the actual core functions of software will be
run in Rosetta.
Jason
On 8 Jan 2006, at 6:13 PM, Tom Ethen wrote:
If the Intel Mac requires me to purchase all new software, that is
a real
issue for me. Just like Apple releasing Aperature and then stating
that you
need a Dual 2 Ghz G5 with 2 Gig of RAM to run it properly, makes a
$500
(already overpriced) program a $3,500 program because of the hardware
required to use I properly.
I realize there is a Classic type program that will allow use of my
present
software, but as in all programs like this the software will not
run at full
speed and function.
Tom
On 1/8/06 12:02 PM, "Jason Mayfield-Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
be true to yourself and remember why you use Macs - it's the
quality and the user experience, not what's under the hood that
matters.
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