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Q: my osx version 10.8.4 macbook pro will not run software because it lacks altivec technology...please advise.

my osx version 10.8.4 macbook pro will not run software because it lacks altivec technology...please advise.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jun 29, 2013 12:43 PM

I have this question too

Q: my osx version 10.8.4 macbook pro will not run software because it lacks altivec technology...please advise.

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by Barney-15E,

Barney-15E Jun 29, 2013 12:55 PM in response to voterD
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Jun 29, 2013 12:55 PM in response to voterD

AltiVec is old, PowerPC technology. That software was written for ca. 2006 Macs and needs to be updated.
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