[amayausers.com] Re: Apple Mac computer for my Amaya XT
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Both the Amaya and the Creative Drawings are MS Windows based only and will not
function directly under the Mac operating system.
That said, the new generation of Intel Macs are very versatile and
accommodating in that they do allow you to also install Windows on the computer
which in turn will let you run virtually any Windows based software on a Mac.
Those wishing to use Windows based software on a Mac, have 3 options:
1) Boot Camp - this utility software is already included with the Mac and
allows the user to easily partition the hard drive into a Mac side and a
Windows side [or even something like Linux]. Once set up, every time you boot
up, you will have the option of running one operating system or the other but
not both at the same time. This is like having two completely separate
computers in one machine.
2) Parallels - very good and proven "emulation" software which allows the Mac
to run Windows and Windows based software. Using Parallels will allow the user
to run both the Mac OS and Windows at the same time.
3) VM Ware - very similar to Parallels in function and reliability.
I personally prefer BootCamp over Parallels or VM Ware because it keeps Windows
problems completely separate from the Mac operating system ... but that is just
my personal choice.
Regardless of which option chosen, you will have to purchase Windows [unless
you already have a copy] to install on the Mac.
For those wishing to keep their Mac "all Mac", the only professional embroidery
digitizing software written specifically for the Mac is Punto and McStitch.
However, I understand that another "major" embroidery software developer is
working on a Mac version of their software.
There is a very good Mac group at ..
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/iMacChat/
BobK
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