couple questions on SNOW LEOPARD

[alansaysstop]

Ok, question number uno.

Does anyone know what the system requirements are going to be for the 64-bit version? I have a newer macbook, model ID macbook5,1 with the 2.4 ghz processor and 2 gb of ram.

Question number two.

I also have a core duo mac mini, will i have to purchase two different copies of snow leopard? both are running leopard already. obviously if i can go 64-bit ill have to get the 32-bit for the mini but I was just curious if i decide/have to go 32 on both if I can only purchase one.

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[TwinCities Dan]

I would assume the installer will figure it out from a single DVD. It doesn't make any sense (for ) to do otherwise.

 

[nuckinfutz]

Snow Leopard supports both 32-bit and 64-bit computers. You have little to worry about.

 

[Decrepit]

You'd buy two copies, or a family pack if I'm not mistaken. That way you can install it on two systems.

 

[darkcurse]

No, the install DVD would work on an unlimited number of machines. What's stopping you is only your conscience.

 

[t0mat0]

http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html


General requirements
Intel Core 2 Due

* Mac computer with an Intel processor
* 1GB of memory
* 5GB of free disk space
* DVD drive for installation
* Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
* Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.


Feature-specific requirements
Exchange Support

requires Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 Update Rollup 4. Auto-setup requires enabling the Autodiscovery feature of Microsoft Exchange Server.
QuickTime X movie capture

requires iSight camera (built-in or external), USB video class (UVC) camera, or FireWire DV camcorder.
QuickTime H.264 hardware acceleration

requires a Mac with a NVIDIA 9400M graphics processor.

OpenCL

* NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT, GeForce 8800 GT, GeForce 8800 GTS, Geforce 9400M, GeForce 9600M GT, GeForce GT 120, GeForce GT 130.
* ATI Radeon 4850, Radeon 4870

64-bit support

requires a Mac with a 64-bit processor.
Grand Central Dispatch

requires a Mac with a multicore processor.

 

[yoppie]

You'd buy the family pack for $49 (which is good for up to 5 machines, I think).