I want to download Apprentice HD, can I run this on my:

Intel MacPro 2.66 DualCore
16Gb 667MHz RAM
(Loads of disc space)
OS X 10.5.8

Graphics Card: ATI X1900 512Mb VRAM

Is this OK for Apprentice and rendering particle systems such as fire and smoke? I need Apprentice to create some fire and smoke, explosions etc.

I guess nobody knows?! LOL

I can't see any reason you wouldn't be able to run Houdini…
the only thing I'd be wary of is the video card…Houdini and ATI sometimes don't get along very well…

but you might be fine…just download and install and see for your self.

The real question is if you have an Intel Core Duo, or an Intel Core 2 Duo. The Houdini port for OSX is for 64-bit only. If you have an Intel Core Duo, this CPU doesn't support 64 bit kernel, hence you cannot install Houdini. You should be fine if you've got a Core 2 Duo.

The real question is if you have an Intel Core Duo, or an Intel Core 2 Duo. The Houdini port for OSX is for 64-bit only. If you have an Intel Core Duo, this CPU doesn't support 64 bit kernel, hence you cannot install Houdini. You should be fine if you've got a Core 2 Duo.

So far, Ati cards under OS X have had fewer problems with Houdini than nVidia cards, but it all works.

I think the reason you didn't get any responses at first is that the system requirements page shows the mac requirements, but no worries! Have fun with Houdini!

I'm running it on my macbook pro so I don't see why you couldn't