Forgive My Ignorance Please but....

stale bread · Post by **stale bread** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:00 pm

what is the significance of the universal binary format and is there any issues with running apps that are non-universal binary with the new macbook pros?

anti-banausic · Post by **anti-banausic** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:25 pm

Forgiven.

The universal binary is LIVE written in slightly different code for the new intel chips.

Apps that are not universal binary will have to be run under emulation (Rosetta) of the PPC chip architecture and instructions. Therefore, there is a huge performance hit.

Basically, you need the UB of LIVE for it to perform up to snuff on the intelmacs, and only UB third party plugs will be available to the UB of LIVE.

HOpe that helps.

Cheers,
AB

5dots · Post by **5dots** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:26 pm

Additionally, you will not be able to use non-UB plugins.

stale bread · Post by **stale bread** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:03 pm

got it.

DeadlyKungFu · Post by **DeadlyKungFu** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:24 pm

Doesn't a UB have two images in it, one for the PC compatible stuff, another for the old school Mac?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_binary

It's funny, anytime I ever want to ask a question like 'what is a...' I hit up wikipedia and woot, there it is.

Good question though, it's an odd topic. I'm a PC guy and I pay no attention to Apple's shenanigans whatsoever.