Intel-based Mac Support

User Problem

Many users of Plotly Studio are operating on older Mac hardware equipped with Intel chips. Plotly Studio currently lacks support for these systems, preventing these users from utilizing the software. While Apple has ceased manufacturing Intel-based Macs, a significant number of our users may still be relying on this hardware, hindering their ability to adopt or continue using Plotly Studio until they upgrade their systems.

What is it?

This is a proposed enhancement to Plotly Studio to introduce compatibility with Intel-based Mac systems. It involves developing and testing specific versions or configurations of Plotly Studio that can run effectively on Apple computers powered by Intel processors. This addresses the existing gap in hardware support, allowing the software to function natively on a wider range of Mac devices.

What Does it Allow Users to Do?

This feature would allow users with Intel-based Mac hardware to install, launch, and fully utilize Plotly Studio. It would enable them to leverage all of Plotly Studio's functionalities.

Users would be able to access and benefit from Plotly Studio without requiring an upgrade to newer Apple Silicon-based hardware. This ensures that a broader segment of the user base can access the software, regardless of their Mac's processor architecture.