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Why can't I boot into 64 bit!
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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 1032979" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>From what I understand, none of the MacBook models can boot into the 64-bit kernel. But that doesn't mean you can't run 64-bit apps, or address <4GB of memory. </p><p></p><p>In all honesty, the 64-bit kernel is really only useful in the server market. And that's why Apple has it restricted to the Mac Pro and MBP models.</p><p></p><p>Read more here:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/164493-64-bit-snow-leopard-what-64-bit-means-you.html" target="_blank">http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/164493-64-bit-snow-leopard-what-64-bit-means-you.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 1032979, member: 24098"] From what I understand, none of the MacBook models can boot into the 64-bit kernel. But that doesn't mean you can't run 64-bit apps, or address <4GB of memory. In all honesty, the 64-bit kernel is really only useful in the server market. And that's why Apple has it restricted to the Mac Pro and MBP models. Read more here: [url]http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/164493-64-bit-snow-leopard-what-64-bit-means-you.html[/url] [/QUOTE]
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