“The beta version of iTunes 10.5 released to developers last week is the first version of iTunes to run in 64-bit mode,” Arnold Kim reports for Mac Rumors.
“The distinction is perhaps a bit minor for an app like iTunes, but has been the source of much discussion over the years,” Kim reports. “What’s perhaps of more significance is the belief that this 64-bit support must mean that iTunes has been ported from Carbon to Cocoa, though that line seems to be rather blurred.”
Kim reports, “The latest iTunes 10.5 developer beta does run in 64-bit mode in Mac OS X Lion, but still runs in 32-bit mode in previous versions of Mac OS X. Discussions in the forum, however, point out that there is still some debate about the ‘Cocoa vs Carbon’ status.”
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[Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers “Sarah” and “Brawndo Drinker” for the heads up.]