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Is there any way to run PC based software (incansoft) on a MAC?

by GoogleWarrior
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My computer crashed or something... it will not turn on.

So, I was going to buy a Mac, but I am wondering if I will not be able to use the Incansoft Products which I just bought on the labour day weekend. (luckily, I only actually uploaded one of the products that I bought onto my computer.)

But, I want to know if I somehow use the PC based products on the MAC????????????
#based #incansoft #mac #run #software
  • Profile picture of the author dvduval
    You can run it virtually.
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    • Profile picture of the author kelimarie
      Originally Posted by dvduval View Post

      You can run it virtually.
      ditto. i run all my windows software through Parallels Desktop. it makes the windows programs look and work as if they were mac apps.
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      • Profile picture of the author Platinum Matt
        IM software creators need to start developing more software for the Mac...

        Serious IM'ers make the switch to Mac's eventually and they usually seem more willing to spend money on software than the average PC user.

        I think part of Market Samurai's success can be directly attributable to the factor it is multi-platform (certain "guru's" LOVE Mac stuff)...

        Ranting really. Personally, if it don't run natively on a mac, I won't buy it.
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        • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
          Originally Posted by Platinum Matt View Post

          IM software creators need to start developing more software for the Mac...
          And double their overheads on the basis that there's a small number of people who refuse to run it in a virtual environment?

          Originally Posted by Platinum Matt View Post

          Serious IM'ers make the switch to Mac's eventually and they usually seem more willing to spend money on software than the average PC user.
          I think you're more likely to find that a serious IMer will use the best tools for the job. Depending on what they produce. The average PC user isn't going to be buying or using tools for internet marketing - they're going to be browsing the web and playing farmville.

          Originally Posted by Platinum Matt View Post

          I think part of Market Samurai's success can be directly attributable to the factor it is multi-platform (certain "guru's" LOVE Mac stuff)...
          The ultimate solution is something that is platform independent, maybe an adobe air application.

          Originally Posted by Platinum Matt View Post

          Ranting really. Personally, if it don't run natively on a mac, I won't buy it.
          While I understand the sentiment, I can only say it is a little shortsighted.

          For your information, I have used both at the same time - I really do love using a mac. But in business terms, if you're not using a tool that you need because it won't run natively on your mac, that can only harm your business, surely?

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  • Profile picture of the author LondonPaladin
    There are 2 powerful ways to run pc software from your mac and I use BOTH of them myself.

    1. VMware Fusion - this let's you run an entire version of windows in a little window. It's great. You can even run different versions of windows at the same time. You fire up a program and then you can minimize the whole os.

    2. Setup a VPW (virtual private server) - you can get one for as little as 20 bucks a month from a decent company. This is where you have windows server 2003 or 2008 running 24/7. So you log into the server remotely from your mac. Start a process and log off. This lets you run windows software without having to pay for an OS license or use up any of your processing power.
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    • Profile picture of the author christianbir
      I recomend Wmware fusion like London above did. I have used it for 8 months now and it´s working perfect. It´s very easy to plug in all things too.

      Best regards

      Christian Bir
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  • Profile picture of the author socialbookmark
    As others, i suggest you to use VMware. You can run it virtually by using this tool and install a windows on you MAC. But it needs that you RAM can support both systems.
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