Core Duo Intel macs can't do virtualization

[teacherrob9]

because they do not have the VMX bit enabled... Is this true? If so, is there a way for apple to fix that for virtualization?

[jhu]

what? do you mean hardware-based virtualization such as what ibm's eservers do or via software such as vmware?

[mmmcheese]

because they do not have the VMX bit enabled... Is this true? If so, is there a way for apple to fix that for virtualization?

Virtualization is not the same say VirtualPC....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtualization
"Operating System-level Virtualization is virtualizing a physical server at the operating system level, enabling multiple isolated and secure virtualized servers on a single physical server."

[generik]

Current cores don't support virtualisation.

[teacherrob9]

which means if virtualization is a feature in the next osx version, you would have to buy a newer intel computer!!! The new cores would be worthless for that feature:(

[StoneWolf]

According to Wikipedia the Core Duo DOES support virtualization:

"Contrary to earlier reports, the Intel Core Duo supports Intel's Vanderpool virtualization technology, as indicated by the Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology Performance Brief."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core

[thefunkymunky]

The chips do support virtualisation, it is just at the moment disabled in the EFI. A firmware/software update will turn it on.:D