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64bit AMD support Ever

Anyone got any info as to when we might (if ever) expect a 64bit OS for our AMD's?

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@mrburns05 Published 2008-03-22
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Leopard 10.5
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2,769 historical reads · 3 curated field notes (from 6 dispatches) · 2008-03-22
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@mrburns05 (3)@WinLinMac01 (2)@DoiX

Anyone got any info as to when we might (if ever) expect a 64bit OS for our AMD's?

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Author Update #1 @mrburns05 2008-03-22
[cite] WinLinMac01:@mrburns05, they are working on it but we are unable to speculate the question of "WHEN." Its far at the moment. [cite] mrburns05:doiX, thanks!

cool. Thats enough info for me, just had high hopes is all

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Field Note #1 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-22

GOD KNOWS, LOL. I'M JUST HAPPY with what I have for now. =)

Field Note #2 @DoiX 2008-03-22
[cite] roisoft:It seems there's a way to force 64bit enabled on AMD in the new kernel, mac.nub and netkas are working on it Greats news.!

osx.kb ot.de/comments.php?DiscussionID=590&Focus=7311#Comment_7311

Field Note #3 @WinLinMac01 2008-03-22

@mrburns05, they are working on it but we are unable to speculate the question of "WHEN." Its far at the moment.

[cite] mrburns05:doiX, thanks!
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