Author Topic: PixInsight 1.6.1 - First 64-bit version for Mac OS X  (Read 7780 times)

Offline Juan Conejero

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PixInsight 1.6.1 - First 64-bit version for Mac OS X
« on: 2010 April 23 11:59:15 »
Hi everybody,

I've got good news for all Mac OS X PixInsight users. Today I've been able to build a usable 64-bit version of PixInsight on Mac OS X. Below is a screenshot.


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On the screenshot, note the dimensions and size of the NGC 7331 image: 24000x24000 pixels and 6.4 GB!

There are still some problems, mainly screen drawing issues and a few cursor problems, but the application is 100% functional now. It is also compatible with both Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) and Leopard (10.5). I think I'll manage to release a first 64-bit version for the Mac with the upcoming 1.6.1 release.
Juan Conejero
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Re: PixInsight 1.6.1 - First 64-bit version for Mac OS X
« Reply #1 on: 2010 April 23 13:12:49 »
Great  I would love to try it!
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Offline Thorsten Lockert

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Re: PixInsight 1.6.1 - First 64-bit version for Mac OS X
« Reply #2 on: 2010 April 23 14:17:54 »
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I think I'll manage to release a first 64-bit version for the Mac with the upcoming 1.6.1 release.

Whee! Finally! LOoking forward to trying it on my new i7 MacBook Pro with 8G RAM!

Thank you again for a wonderful product. Now I just need to show it to Ron W. without messing up too much...  :P

Thorsten

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Re: PixInsight 1.6.1 - First 64-bit version for Mac OS X
« Reply #3 on: 2010 April 25 03:44:46 »
Juan, you are the King    8)