Rumors of Disabled Intel Atom Support in Mac OS X 10.6.2 Unfounded?

MacRumors · 02:48 PM

Earlier this week, a report surfaced claiming that Apple had apparently disabled support for Intel's Atom processors in the latest developer build of Mac OS X 10.6.2. The revelation set off a firestorm around the Internet, riling many users who have modified their Atom-based netbook models to run OS X and sparking speculation that Apple may have been moving to hamper such "Hackintosh" netbook projects as it prepares to launch its much-rumored tablet computer.

In an update to his original blog post about the discovery, Tumblr user "stellarola" reveals that the latest Mac OS X 10.6.2 developer seed (Build 10C535) is apparently working just fine on his Atom-based netbook hardware.

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Anyways, in the latest development build Atom appears to have resurrected itself zombie style in 10C535. The Atom lives another day, but nothing is concrete until the final version of 10.6.2 is out.

The original post describing the lack of Atom support was made on October 27th, one day before Apple seeded Build 10C535 to developers, meaning that the poster was experiencing difficulties on his Atom-based netbook with the then-current Build 10C531. It is unclear at this time whether the lack of Atom support in that build was intentional on Apple's part or if it was simply a bug that the company addressed in the next developer version.

Article Link: Rumors of Disabled Intel Atom Support in Mac OS X 10.6.2 Unfounded?

djellison · Nov 4, 2009, 02:45 PM

Fingers crossed, then, that the atom-break was simply an accidental biproduct of some sort of bug.

OllyW · Nov 4, 2009, 02:50 PM

There's a few members who have invested a lot of time and energy on that other thread who are going to be disappointed about this.

GSMiller · Nov 4, 2009, 02:52 PM

Even if "support" was disabled for the Atom processor, it is against the EULA for Mac OS X to be installed on non Mac hardware, so people shouldn't be shocked.

nedzalife · Nov 4, 2009, 03:04 PM

Its funny how the hackintosh community and tech news sites had a **** fest over something in a developer build, where bugs are worked out. I also really hope tech journalism hasn't stooped to basing claims off one user's feedback on a forum...

localoid · Nov 4, 2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nedzalife

Its funny how the hackintosh community and tech news sites had a **** fest over something in a developer build, where bugs are worked out. I also really hope tech journalism hasn't stooped to basing claims off one user's feedback on a forum...

Blogging != journalism.

For further insight: see "the Nine Elements of Journalism", from the book, The Elements of Journalism...

zap2 · Nov 4, 2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GSMiller

Even if "support" was disabled for the Atom processor, it is against the EULA for Mac OS X to be installed on non Mac hardware, so people shouldn't be shocked.

No, I'd be shocked...it be able going out of the way to say "no atom", it be a big change, calling the hackintosh community out(not saying they should or should not, just that currently, that leave the hobbyists alone), 2nd it send a clear message about no upcoming atom based OS X devices from Apple(the possible tablet)

paduck · Nov 4, 2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GSMiller

Even if "support" was disabled for the Atom processor, it is against the EULA for Mac OS X to be installed on non Mac hardware, so people shouldn't be shocked.

It's an assumed risk. They certainly shouldn't complain.

ValSalva · Nov 4, 2009, 03:13 PM

It's amazing how much angst one report from one blogger has generated. But like he said, we won't really know until 10.6.2 is final.

DUSTmurph · Nov 4, 2009, 03:13 PM

How does he know that the Atom processor was the cause of the problem? Since it was a hackintosh, couldn't have been because of a number of other reasons?

Nermal · Nov 4, 2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DUSTmurph

How does he know that the Atom processor was the cause of the problem? Since it was a hackintosh, couldn't have been because of a number of other reasons?

He's one of the developers of Hackintosh solutions. I'd imagine that he does indeed know what he's talking about

djellison · Nov 4, 2009, 03:32 PM

I wonder why anyone would rate this story negative? This place is very bemusing.

TsMkLg068426 · Nov 4, 2009, 03:41 PM

Huh! so I was right when I said in another thread here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...=810144&page=4

So either this was a rumor, a glitch or they were considering about it. For me who gives a ****. I just want the important issues fixed soon and I purchased my Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Try saving a bit of money and you can afford to buy something from apple also, sorry. Hopefully they will skip this problem they are having and worry about the main problems people are having that actually own a mac.

lostngone · Nov 4, 2009, 03:59 PM

I say disable it now.

This is how things get out of hand. We all know it isn't "supported" but it works and people are using it. The problem is even if it isn't "supported" the more people that use it the more complaints/bad press Apple will get when it is finally pulled or it breaks.

stridemat · Nov 4, 2009, 03:14 PM

Looks like I may be able to buy my HP Mini 10 again. Lets hope so!!!

Doctor Q · Nov 4, 2009, 03:27 PM

Are we now having an unfirestorm?

I think the fuss over the Apple Disabling Support for Intel Atom Processor in Latest 10.6.2 Build? rumor was a sample of what makes rumors exciting to talk about, then rehash as each new development occurs. It's also a reminder that we never know what we don't know.

LagunaSol · Nov 4, 2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Q

Are we now having an unfirestorm

Don't worry, I'm sure someone, sometime, somewhere on the planet will have an iPod explode in their pants and we'll have new headline news.

Wait, that "explode in their pants" part didn't sound right...

iSee · Nov 4, 2009, 03:20 PM

Ha, ha, ha. I'll take this as a little reminder not to pay too much attention to MR articles.

This makes OS X Daily pretty lame. Their story bolds this in the first sentence:
"10.6.2 has been confirmed to kill support for the Intel Atom processor."

Not exactly confirmed as it turns out.

JonB3Z · Nov 4, 2009, 02:52 PM

That's why it's called MacRumors

Borjan · Nov 4, 2009, 02:54 PM

Well, for me anyway, fingers crossed things stay this way.

crick3r · Nov 4, 2009, 02:57 PM

PLEASE DELIVER 10.6.2 NOW !!!
I don't want to believe that they are still spending any time around atom, while we need the update NOW ! I want to use safari again !

jon08 · Nov 4, 2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crick3r

PLEASE DELIVER 10.6.2 NOW !!!
I don't want to believe that they are still spending any time around atom, while we need the update NOW !

Exactly my thoughts. I mean who cares about the damn Atom anyway...

dernhelm · Nov 4, 2009, 03:03 PM

What? An unfounded rumor based on one person's experience riling thousands of people that would otherwise be completely unaffected?

Say it isn't so. Not reported here on MacRumors!

DCJ001 · Nov 4, 2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jon08

Exactly my thoughts. I mean who cares about the damn Atom anyway...

Steve?

skate71290 · Nov 4, 2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by crick3r

PLEASE DELIVER 10.6.2 NOW !!!
I don't want to believe that they are still spending any time around atom, while we need the update NOW ! I want to use safari again !

lol i know safari is well good... just flash makes it wank... and i dont like firefox

Nov 4, 2009, 02:50 PM	#3
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Nov 4, 2009, 02:52 PM	#4
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Nov 4, 2009, 03:13 PM	#9
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Nov 4, 2009, 03:13 PM	#10
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Nov 4, 2009, 03:41 PM	#13
TsMkLg068426 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2009	Huh! so I was right when I said in another thread here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...=810144&page=4 So either this was a rumor, a glitch or they were considering about it. For me who gives a ****. I just want the important issues fixed soon and I purchased my Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Try saving a bit of money and you can afford to buy something from apple also, sorry. Hopefully they will skip this problem they are having and worry about the main problems people are having that actually own a mac. __________________ 20" iMac, 2.16GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB Memory, 250.06 GB HD, PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K06, 30 GB iPod

Nov 4, 2009, 02:45 PM	#2
djellison macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leicester, UK	Fingers crossed, then, that the atom-break was simply an accidental biproduct of some sort of bug.

Nov 4, 2009, 03:04 PM	#5
nedzalife macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	Its funny how the hackintosh community and tech news sites had a **** fest over something in a developer build, where bugs are worked out. I also really hope tech journalism hasn't stooped to basing claims off one user's feedback on a forum...

Nov 4, 2009, 03:32 PM	#12
djellison macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leicester, UK	I wonder why anyone would rate this story negative? This place is very bemusing.

Nov 4, 2009, 03:59 PM	#14
lostngone macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anchorage	I say disable it now. This is how things get out of hand. We all know it isn't "supported" but it works and people are using it. The problem is even if it isn't "supported" the more people that use it the more complaints/bad press Apple will get when it is finally pulled or it breaks.

Nov 4, 2009, 03:14 PM	#15
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Nov 4, 2009, 03:27 PM	#16
Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the table with countless relatives	Are we now having an unfirestorm? I think the fuss over the Apple Disabling Support for Intel Atom Processor in Latest 10.6.2 Build? rumor was a sample of what makes rumors exciting to talk about, then rehash as each new development occurs. It's also a reminder that we never know what we don't know. __________________ "You've just been abducted, of course you need crepes!" -- Walter Bishop

Nov 4, 2009, 03:20 PM	#18
iSee macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2004	Ha, ha, ha. I'll take this as a little reminder not to pay too much attention to MR articles. This makes OS X Daily pretty lame. Their story bolds this in the first sentence: "10.6.2 has been confirmed to kill support for the Intel Atom processor." Not exactly confirmed as it turns out. __________________ "Nobody ever reads these things so I can write anything. I'd eat bananas every day if they were crunchy."

Nov 4, 2009, 02:52 PM	#19
JonB3Z macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	That's why it's called MacRumors

Nov 4, 2009, 02:54 PM	#20
Borjan macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2004	Well, for me anyway, fingers crossed things stay this way. __________________ The Velour Fog

Nov 4, 2009, 02:57 PM	#21
crick3r macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2009	PLEASE DELIVER 10.6.2 NOW !!! I don't want to believe that they are still spending any time around atom, while we need the update NOW ! I want to use safari again !

Nov 4, 2009, 03:03 PM	#23
dernhelm macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2002 Location: middle earth	What? An unfounded rumor based on one person's experience riling thousands of people that would otherwise be completely unaffected? Say it isn't so. Not reported here on MacRumors! __________________ Five exclamation marks, the sure sign of an insane mind. --Terry Pratchett

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