At 12:27 AM +0000 9/1/2009, Peter wrote: >Let's be honest, it isn't like a surprise that PPC isn't supported >by 10.6. When Apple switched to Intel it was very clear that the PPC >would be dead sooner or later. Steve Jobs stated very clearly by the >presentation of 10.5 that the next release (10.6) would be Intel >only. Now, there is nothing wrong with sticking with the PPC for a >certain time.
yup. >However, there will be some drawbacks too. Software development will >be concentrated on Intel and I doubt it that we see a lot of >Universal Binaries anymore. There are MILLIONS of PowerPC based Macs still in service. As long as XCode can produce Universal binaries WHY would anyone want to cut off that much of their userbase? Reducing userbase == lower income. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
