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Little Snitch-like app for 10.6 x64?

NoSmokingBandit

NoSmokingBandit

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I just got SL running and from what i read Little Snitch doesnt work on x64. Is there another rule-based firewall i can use meanwhile?
 
Are you in x64 mode though? I havent tried it myself, im just going by what i have read.
 
from release notes:
What’s new in Little Snitch 2.2 beta 1

* This version is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
* Support for 64-bit kernels has been added....
 
NoSmokingBandit said:
I just got SL running and from what i read Little Snitch doesnt work on x64. Is there another rule-based firewall i can use meanwhile?
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Just boot SL's kernel in 32bit mode. starting up in K64 provides little benefit other then having the gee whiz affect.

As another poster put it, its not worth the added problems - like program incompatibility. you can still run 64bit apps when booting up the 32bit kernel, so you're not really losing out on too much.
 
maflynn said:
Just boot SL's kernel in 32bit mode. starting up in K64 provides little benefit other then having the gee whiz affect.

As another poster put it, its not worth the added problems - like program incompatibility. you can still run 64bit apps when booting up the 32bit kernel, so you're not really losing out on too much.
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Actually 64-bit provides extra security, stability, etc...
 
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