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Apple's definition of a "Universal Binary" is an executable the runs on both PPC and x86. However, it is possible to create a fat binary that runs on all three
by xorglorb 15y ago
Apple's definition of a "Universal Binary" is an executable the runs on both PPC and x86. However, it is possible to create a fat binary that runs on all three architectures at the same time.
An example of how to do it: http://ngmarley.com/blog/osx-universal-binary/ http://ngmarley.com/blog/osx-universal-binary/
- chc 15y agoApple uses the term "universal" in somewhat inconsistent ways. In the Get Info window, it means what you say. But in developer documentation, it tends to mean a fat binary, with PPC/x86 being the most common pair.