While for now the intel-only programs and features can be enabled to run on PowerPC macs, it should be expected that sooner or later the underlying code will change enough to not run properly, even if the initial platform detection can be bypassed. It’s growing regularly with free updates, too. The program runs perfectly fine, albeit slowly, and it appears the only reason for the restriction is to ensure the program performs well for users. Between its impressive audio editing suite and breadth of library sounds, GarageBand is a great initial step in making music on the Mac. Several users have hacked iMovie 09 to run on PowerPC G4 Macs. Control GarageBand and play any software instrument wirelessly on your iPad using the Logic Remote app. It appears many of the iLife restrictions are not so much based around code that's specific for one platform or another, but rather an effort on Apple's part to ensure the applications run at a usable speed. Please let us know if any problems are encountered running lessons on PowerPC macs.
Unfortunately, lessons for purchase will require the GarageBand interface, so for now the purchasing is restricted to Intel users however, if PowerPC users have access to an intel mac, they should be able to download the files to it and transfer them to the PowerPC machine.īecause Apple does not officially support lessons on PowerPC Macs, users may run into unexpected troubles.
