TechWiz Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section but I'm really curious as to what everyone here on Insanely Mac has to say about this thought that just popped into my head today... You see back in the olden days of Jaguar/Panther and what not, the OSx86 project was originally started to "emulate Mac OS X on the i386 architecture" thus the name OSx86 (OS X on x86). Even with great pioneers like PearPC and QEmu PPC on i386 was a hell of a challenge and pretty much stumped anyone unless the planets aligned and there was a flux in the space time continuum....( sorry I had to) However as time passed Apple split a deal with Intel and now Macs use Intel's fancy new Core2 processors and the PPC days were throw in the back right next to the Dark Ages and the Medieval times. So this means that now OS X runs off the i386 architecture as well as PPC for those still in the Middle ages.... So then the thought came to me (while reinstalling OS X on my comp with a Core2Duo).. Why is it still called OSx86 when its no longer anything special to put OS X on i386 because its already been ported there and x86 cannot simply mean 32bit as it is mistaken to be because OS X is hybrid 32/64bit? Also what names could you think of that might replace OSx86 if I accidentally managed to somehow get it changed with my hunch lol Just wanted to get that out there to curb my curiosity a bit. Mods, feel free to move this anywhere else if it is in the wrong section. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/190171-is-osx86-really-a-suitable-name-anymore/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Even tough it is easier it is still about putting OS X on x86 class CPU's. And even tough Intel try to get away that kind of classification with using fancy brand name, it is what it is known as. And even when you run the 64 bit instructions, it is still a x86 CPU. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/190171-is-osx86-really-a-suitable-name-anymore/#findComment-1288387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWiz Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Even tough it is easier it is still about putting OS X on x86 class CPU's. And even tough Intel try to get away that kind of classification with using fancy brand name, it is what it is known as. And even when you run the 64 bit instructions, it is still a x86 CPU. But thats the thing.... Macs now only run on Intel Core2 processors which are all i386, PPC is no longer in production nor is it in use by Apple therefore, there is really no other architechture other than i386 now. Which is why this thought came to me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/190171-is-osx86-really-a-suitable-name-anymore/#findComment-1288750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilpostus Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 A OSxPC would be more suitable? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/190171-is-osx86-really-a-suitable-name-anymore/#findComment-1288855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWiz Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 A OSxPC would be more suitable? haha that's the name I had in mind but it just doesn't have that OSx86 ring to it you know Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/190171-is-osx86-really-a-suitable-name-anymore/#findComment-1288900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppleFreak Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I personally don't care about the name of the project, but I do agree with others. Remember, it's OS X on x86 class CPU's. I personally use Hackintosh more, though. This belongs in the debates section. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/190171-is-osx86-really-a-suitable-name-anymore/#findComment-1289643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWiz Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 I personally don't care about the name of the project, but I do agree with others. Remember, it's OS X on x86 class CPU's. I personally use Hackintosh more, though. This belongs in the debates section. I use hackintosh more than OSx86 as well simply cuz its easier to say and its easier for people to understand wtf your going on about. I also agree that this would fit into the debate section but I'm not allowed to make topic in there so its here instead lol off topic: Nice XANA avatar lol Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/190171-is-osx86-really-a-suitable-name-anymore/#findComment-1289750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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