[Ti] [semi - OT] Tiger - Core Image Graphics

[Tristan Gulyas]

>From the readme on the developer preview, it lists a requirement of having a 
built-in firewire port.  This definitely rules out any pre-Pismo PowerBook 
G3s from running the OS (officially) - it may still be possible, as with 
Panther on the Wallstreet models (see 
http://waffle.wootest.net/past/04/04/18/installing_panther_on_your_wallstreet_powerbook_g3/)

As I'm about to toss some cash into a new LCD panel for my 1GHz tibook, I'm 
also worried about Core Image and its support for my humble machine.  I 
wouldn't be too concerned as the current generation of iBooks use the Radeon 
9200 which is similar in feature set to the 9000.

I would, however, be worried that the next requirement would be a G4.  Not a 
problem for us tibook users, but it will pose an issue for iBook users.

Needless to say, judging by the description, it'll work - just slowly - and 
it may not look as visually stunning if your graphics hardware doesn't 
support it.  Remember that the Pismo is still an officially supported 
machine (my advice to any Pismo users would be to investigate the sale of 
their machines before it's too late!!).

.t
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leander Hutton" <lh59281 at appstate.edu>
To: "PowerBook G4 Titanium List" <Titanium at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:58 PM
Subject: [Ti] [semi - OT] Tiger - Core Image Graphics


> Anyone else here read the system requirements for Core Image?  It seems a 
> little steep but it makes sense since that it very demanding of the GPU.
>
> I wonder what Apple means by "The performance gains and features supported 
> by Core Image ultimately depend on the graphics card. Graphics cards 
> capable of pixel-level programming deliver the best performance. But Core 
> Image automatically scales as appropriate for systems with older graphics 
> cards, for compatibility with any Tiger-compatible Mac."
>
> Does that mean that Core Image will still run (just without some of the 
> bells and whistles) on the Radeon 9000 in the last revision of the Tis or 
> does it mean it will be like Quartz Extreme and cut off on any graphics 
> cards that doesn't meet it's requirements?
>
> I also wonder where Apple is going to draw the compatibility line this 
> time.  In Panther they dropped all no USB native Macs.  Anyone heard 
> anything about Tiger's minimum system requirements?
>
>
> Thanks
> Leander
>
>
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