Which platforms are supported?
The main platforms supported by Magma are:
- Linux (i386/PC, AMD64/Intel64)
- Mac OS X (64-bit Intel)
We also provide old versions of Magma for the following platforms, however we no longer actively support them:
- Windows (32-bit)
- Linux (IBM PowerPC64, Intel IA64)
- Solaris (AMD64/Intel64, Sparc 64-bit)
- AIX (IBM PowerPC64); Magma V2.14-16
- Linux (Alpha); Magma V2.13-15
- Mac OS X (32-bit Intel); Magma V2.15-15
- Mac OS X (PowerPC G4/G5); Magma V2.15-12
- OSF/Tru64 (Alpha); Magma V2.13-15
- Solaris 2.5 and greater (Sparc 32-bit); Magma V2.15-9
If you're interested in purchasing a licence for a processor in this second list, you should contact us first to discuss pricing.
Is Mac OS X supported?
Magma is actively supported on all recent Macintosh computers; that is, for 64-bit Intel processors running OS X Leopard (10.5) or greater and for the M processors using Rosetta.
We can provide old versions of Magma for 32-bit Intel and PowerPC G4/G5 processors.
To determine whether your computer has an Intel processor, choose "About This Mac" from the Apple Menu.
If you have an Intel processor, you need to determine whether your machine is 32-bit or 64-bit. All currently shipping Macs have a 64-bit processor. If your processor name (as shown in "About This Mac") is "Intel Core Solo" or "Intel Core Duo" then you have a 32-bit system. Any other name (including "Intel Core 2 Duo") indicates a 64-bit system.