In which version(s) did macOS transition from 32-bit to 64-bit?
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From my research, it seems that macOS transitioned from 32-bit x86 to 64-bit x64 across the following versions:
Kernel App Support
10.4 Tiger x86 x86
10.5 Leopard x86 x86/x64
10.6 Snow Leopard x86/x64 x86/x64
10.7 Lion x86/x64 x86/x64
10.8 Mountain Lion x64 x86/x64
10.9 - 10.12 ... x64 x86/x64
That is:
1. Support for x64 apps was added in 10.5.
2. A 64-bit kernel was introduced in 10.6, and the 32-bit kernel was removed in 10.8.
3. It is possible to run 32-bit apps with a 64-bit kernel and (unlike Linux and Windows) 64-bit apps with a 32-bit kernel.
Is this accurate?
Asked by user200783
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Nov 20, 2016, 07:16 PM
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