"If you want to run Windows applications on your Intel powered Mac, you will be happy to learn that there are three different ways. The first method is by using Crossover for Mac, the second is using Parallels, and the third method is using Boot Camp. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. This article will explain the differences between these programs and from there you should be able to figure out which method works best for you."
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Member since:2005-07-06
I fail to see why you would need Crossover since the apps they say can run actually run native in OS X
Switchers. If you already own Photoshop/Dreamweaver/Office...you can put your money towards the hardware and put off buying new versions until they get upgraded with some feature that you must have.
Member since:2007-02-19
Member since:2005-07-07
Unfortunately, those tons of applications aren't officially supported by CrossOver. If you've used the product, you'll know how sh*t the support for unsupported applications are.
For example, I'm interested in running Windows developer tools on the Mac. VS.NET is not supported. Neither are the free Borland Turbo Tools. Hell, none of the applications I want it to run are classed as "supported". All the apps I've run have hung on the installer, or have installed but failed to run.
There is little point in running CrossOver on the Mac. Look at the top 25 list. How many of those applications are already available on the Mac? How many of those that aren't already have alternatives that do the job just as well or better?
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2005-11-12
I fail to see why you would need Crossover since the apps they say can run actually run native in OS X. Would people really run Photoshop in under Crossover?, if I was a graphic designer/artist no way.