Have you ever seen a cat try to understand a robot vacuum cleaner? Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's confusing! Well, Apple, the company that makes Macs (computers), is going through something similar. They're slowly saying goodbye to some older Macs that use a special kind of "brain" called Intel. Think of the Intel brain like a cat who only speaks "meow." Now, Apple wants all Macs to speak a new language, let's call it "purr."
For a while, Apple had a clever trick. They used something called "Rosetta 2." Imagine Rosetta 2 as a super-smart translator cat! This translator cat could understand both "meow" (Intel language) and "purr" (Apple's new language). This meant that even if a program was made for the old "meow" Macs, Rosetta 2 could translate it so it would work on the newer "purr" Macs. It was like magic!
But, just like cats sometimes get tired of translating, Apple says Rosetta 2 won't be around forever. As the original article notes, "Rosetta app translation features for Intel apps won’t stay around indefinitely." This means that eventually, those older programs that only speak "meow" might not work on the newest Macs. It's like if the translator cat went on a permanent vacation!
Why is Apple doing this? Well, they want all their Macs to be super-fast and work together perfectly. It's easier if everyone speaks the same language, "purr," right? These newer Macs have Apple's own special "brain," which they call "Apple silicon." Think of Apple silicon as a super-smart, super-fast cat that can do amazing tricks!
So, what does this mean for you? If you have an older Mac that uses the Intel "brain," it will still work for now. But, if you're thinking about getting a new Mac, it will probably have the Apple silicon "brain." And eventually, some older programs might not work on those newer Macs. It's like some old cat toys might not be fun for a new kitten.
Apple hasn't said exactly when Rosetta 2 will disappear completely. But, they are encouraging all the people who make programs to update them so they speak "purr," the language of Apple silicon. This way, all the programs will work perfectly on the new Macs.
This change is a big step for Apple. They are moving away from the old "meow" language and embracing the new "purr" language. It might be a little confusing at first, but in the long run, it will make Macs even better and faster. Just like a cat learning a new trick!
So, next time you see a cat trying to figure out a robot vacuum cleaner, remember Apple and their Macs. They're all trying to adapt to new things and learn new languages! And even though saying goodbye to the old "meow" Macs might be a little sad, it's also exciting to see what the future holds for the new "purr" Macs. It's all part of the ever-changing world of technology!
Please sign in to comment.