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How exactly did 32 bit support get removed in OSX? (read carefully please)
I've seen a lot of people asking how to get 32 bit apps running again on newer versions of OSX, and mostly these just get answered with "sorry cant be done". Why? There must be a reason why it can't be done. From an OS perspective, its just libraries right? Why can't I make a kernel extension to enable 32-bit and get some 32-bit libraries? And what about the M1 processor -- did intel-based 32bit support work via some capabilities of the chip, which I presume the M1 would not include? Are there any references on whether the M1 on another OS could run 32-bit applications (like linux or BSD)? I've heard reports that Windows for ARM on M1 will run 32 bit apps (I haven't independently verified this). I'm really tired of seeing closed threads ending with "can't be done". Please put more effort in than that. I want a why and how.
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