OS X 10.5.2 to leverage new compilers
December 5th 2007
HardMac brings welcome news for owners of x86-based Macs--OS X 10.5.2 will offer optimization from Intel's just refreshed compilers and libraries.
Apple is actively working on Leopard to benefit as much as possible from the recently released Intel Mac OS X compiler and libraries, including SSE4 support. Mac OS X 10.5.2 should be released for the keynote and fully takes advantages of the last Intel compiler and libraries.
Hard Mac also has dirt to dish on the upcoming Mac Pro:
• Mac Pro will likely debut Jan 15
• 8-core Xeon Penryn
• 3.2GHz cores
• Likely feature nVidia's Quadro FX card
The write up states that Penryn-based iMacs and MacBook Pros aren't likely given the recent refresh.
Hard Mac doesn't name sources and offer much in the way of detail, so a large grain of salt is advised.
It's rumored that Intel will release Penryn on Jan 6 ahead of CES and MWSF.
