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So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - Jerry® - 07-22-2011
My computer:
iMac 27in. 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5
so, I'm running LION in 64 bit mode correct? or just certain apps? I be confused. :dunno:
RAWR!
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - Trouble - 07-22-2011
I'm guessing this is still valid
Open the Terminal and type the following command:
uname -a
If you’re using a 32 bit Kernel in Mac OS X:
iMac:~ user$ uname -a
Darwin iMac.local 10.0.0 Darwin Kernel Version 10.0.0: Fri Jul 31 22:47:34 PDT 2009; root:xnu-1456.1.25~1/RELEASE_I386 i386
see the i386 on the end there? That indicates it’s the 32 bit kernel
If you’re using a 64 bit Kernel in Mac OS X:
iMac:~ user$ uname -a
Darwin iMac.local 10.0.0 Darwin Kernel Version 10.0.0: Fri Jul 31 22:47:34 PDT 2009; root:xnu-1456.1.25~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64
the x86_64 at the end will let you know you are using the 64 bit kernel.
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - Jerry® - 07-22-2011
AHH! Yes I am running in 64 bit mode! THanks!
Darwin Macintosh-2.local 11.0.0 Darwin Kernel Version 11.0.0: Sat Jun 18 12:56:35 PDT 2011; root:xnu-1699.22.73~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - pRICE cUBE - 07-22-2011
Jerry® wrote:
AHH! Yes I am running in 64 bit mode! THanks!
Darwin Macintosh-2.local 11.0.0 Darwin Kernel Version 11.0.0: Sat Jun 18 12:56:35 PDT 2011; root:xnu-1699.22.73~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64
With great power comes great responsibility, use it wisely.
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - Jerry® - 07-22-2011
pRICE cUBE wrote:
[quote=Jerry®]
AHH! Yes I am running in 64 bit mode! THanks!
Darwin Macintosh-2.local 11.0.0 Darwin Kernel Version 11.0.0: Sat Jun 18 12:56:35 PDT 2011; root:xnu-1699.22.73~1/RELEASE_X86_64 x86_64
With great power comes great responsibility, use it wisely.
But you don't know the POWER of the Dark Side!
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - DaviDC. - 07-22-2011
My lowly 4 year old Mac mini is running Lion in 32 bit mode.
Oh, the shame!
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - Jerry® - 07-22-2011
DaviDC. wrote:
My lowly 4 year old Mac mini is running Lion in 32 bit mode.
Oh, the shame!
To be honest - I feel Lion to be more sluggish in many areas compared to 10.6.8. At least on my end.
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - space-time - 07-22-2011
DaviDC. wrote:
My lowly 4 year old Mac mini is running Lion in 32 bit mode.
Oh, the shame!
I thought the requirement for LION was a 64 bit CPU. I wonder if I got that wrong, if not, why is your Mac running a 32 bit kernel.
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - Jerry® - 07-22-2011
space-time wrote:
[quote=DaviDC.]
My lowly 4 year old Mac mini is running Lion in 32 bit mode.
Oh, the shame!
I thought the requirement for LION was a 64 bit CPU. I wonder if I got that wrong, if not, why is your Mac running a 32 bit kernel.
OH you're right - it did say that was a requirement.
http://osxdaily.com/2011/06/07/mac-os-x-10-7-lion-system-requirements/
Re: So, am I running LION in 64 bit? - ztirffritz - 07-22-2011
DaviDC. wrote:
My lowly 4 year old Mac mini is running Lion in 32 bit mode.
Oh, the shame!
I'll bet you that you're not running in 32bit mode.