Fairmount (64_bits-10.6)
Fairmount is a utility for macOS that allows users to mount optical media (DVDs, Blu-rays, and CDs) as virtual drives on their Mac, making the contents accessible through Finder without requiring a physical optical drive connected to the computer. It was particularly useful for users who wanted to preserve their optical media or access disc contents without inserting physical media repeatedly. The app works by creating virtual disc images or mount points that can be read just like a physical drive.
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1 suggestionFairmount appears to be a legacy utility with no recent public information or evidence of active development. The bundle ID indicates it was last updated around the 64-bit era of macOS (10.6 was released in 2008). With no search results available and no confirmed native Apple Silicon build, there is a real risk this application has been abandoned. Given that Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), an Intel-only build of Fairmount will stop working on that release. If you rely on this utility, we recommend contacting the original developer (Metakine) directly to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned. In the meantime, consider exploring modern alternatives: many modern Macs can read DVDs natively using the Finder or third-party disc utilities, and services like optical media scanning companies can help preserve important disc content if needed. If Fairmount is no longer developed, you may want to explore whether macOS's built-in disc mounting capabilities or other actively maintained third-party tools can serve your needs.
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