Comments on: Rosetta is not a Magic Cure-All, or the Death of Classic

By: d00dism » Fast Enough

d00dism » Fast Enough — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 16:12:23 +0000

[...] ability to run PowerPC software. This was addressed with a slick piece of software called Rosetta. Slick though it may be, it’s st [...]

By: Derik

Derik — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 23:57:58 +0000

Nice way to get an upgrade Andy.

Basically Rosetta will translate your PowerPC version of Photoshop CS into Intel code on the fly. However, it won’t translate Altivec code. Rather, it will use the G3 fallback code that Adobe writes in as an alternative to Altivec code.

I hope that’s clear (despite saying code a thousand times).

By: Andy in Evansville

Andy in Evansville — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 23:25:53 +0000

OK Derik...I'm confused. Rosetta on an Intel Mac WILL recompile and run my version of Photoshop CS that has optimized code for Altivec, but just not take advantage of that code? Or it won't run apps that are optimized for AltiVec at all ?

In the end how much does it matter, because by the time most every App I have to have is recompiled, I'll be buying an IntelMac and taking the phenomenal loss in depreciation on my dual 2 at home anyway. In the end, it's all about the cash. I'm a freakin Apple whore.

By: Andy in Evansville

Andy in Evansville — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 23:19:43 +0000

Alright....off topic, but I gotta scream/rejoice at the same time. My dual 2.5 came back from repair today (after 5 weeks)....and wouldn't boot.

After 64 mins on phone with Apple...in 10 days I will receive a 2.7, with upgraded video card AND a dual-layer SuperDrive.

Maybe they'll slide an Intel chip on the side with an XP partition? And a version of a fast (enough) Rosetta? Wouldn't that be bittersweet in a noirsh kind of way? God....I'm losing it I think....

By: Derik

Derik — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 20:43:07 +0000

Actually, Apple has confirmed no Classic for Intel Macs. And Rosetta isn’t fast (as linked in the article now).

By: Kahloz

Kahloz — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 20:35:27 +0000

I’m sure Apple will develope some AMAZING STUPID FAST piece of emulation software to go with their change.

Apple has never left us hanging (except for that whole iPod battery dying after an hour, which they are now replacing)

And besides, if you have a computer running Office 98 then you’re more than likely not in need of another computer.

If you’ve stuck to that old piece of junk this far, why would they change? And if they do change, there’s always networking the two computers together.

But then again, that defetes the purpose of having one computer, eh?

I’m sticking with my iBook and my G4 1.4ghz until they die completely, by then, it will be 2025 and I’ll get the G14 with speeds of 5,200 Teraflops

By: Derik

Derik — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 15:02:07 +0000

Well, thanks Andy. I certainly would love to write more for Macworld/MacCentral, but the current staff is more than capable of handling everything for now.

In the future though, I hope I can take on a more active role with them.

By: Andy in Evansville

Andy in Evansville — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 13:40:11 +0000

"compatible" is like saying fast (enough) lol

nice information Derik...I think you need (deserve) a new article on MacCentral

By: Derik

Derik — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 12:35:51 +0000

I would expect Apple to make its software compatible with PowerPC machines for at least three years. However, I don’t expect any software going forward to get any PowerPC specific optimizations (no Altivec, no 64-bit). :-/

By: Andy in Evansville

Andy in Evansville — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 02:51:35 +0000

So…..where’s that leave someone with a G5 wanting to run their current Apple Suite of SW (is it “legacy” already even though it’s just out of the box???) on Leopard? Will it be possible? This is looking like ground-up out of pocket purchases, from SW to hardware…assuming the apps you want will be recompiled when you want and need them.

By: Derik

Derik — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 22:27:39 +0000

Thanks for the contribution?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 19:30:55 +0000

You worry too much.

By: p i x e l s c r i b b l e s :: journal

p i x e l s c r i b b l e s :: journal — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

today's Help Desk points out something really, really funny. I have watched the Mac-Intel drama unfold across various news sites, and I have to say that I think Derik Delong's responses have been the most internally consistent.