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Mac owners, why do you still use a Windows?

by roosevelt
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Hi,

I have been using Windows and Mac for a while now but the only reason I am sticking around a Windows machine is because majority of my consumers out there are still using good old windows. So, when I create a software or some kind of product I have to make sure it works on windows as well.

Few other reasons I use windows is because Microsoft Office & Onenote are some excellent tools out there. I am still not too fond of the Mac version of the MS Office or haven't really found an awesome alternative just yet. Also, tools like SeNuke, etc... only work on Windows. So, to better manage my projects and or for automatic scheduling I have no other choice but to fall back on a windows.

What is your reason? Do you secretly wish all those great IM related tools out there would work with your Mac?
#mac #owners #windows
  • Profile picture of the author OnlineStoreHelp
    I really wish if application designers weren't going to make OS specific applications for both Mac and Windows, that they would do it on something like Adobe Air. Not always possible for heavy duty applications but even Market Samurai runs on Adobe Air. I don't know if the platform just makes it easier to program but these inexpensive programs I buy (especially in the IM niche) always seem to work better on Adobe Air then as standalone applications...
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  • Profile picture of the author Stefan Vee
    As you probably know, you can install Parallels on your Mac to run Windows.
    Educate your customers about this and you will sell to Mac users as well.
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    • Profile picture of the author OnlineStoreHelp
      Originally Posted by Stefan Vee View Post

      As you probably know, you can install Parallels on your Mac to run Windows.
      Educate your customers about this and you will sell to Mac users as well.
      Yes, a good sales path is, hey to run my software, go spend another $99 for parallels and another $139 for a windows 7 license, and then you can run my software. And, that is assuming it will still work under parallels, VmWare Fusion or others. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work.
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      • Profile picture of the author Stefan Vee
        Originally Posted by OnlineStoreHelp View Post

        Yes, a good sales path is, hey to run my software, go spend another $99 for parallels and another $139 for a windows 7 license, and then you can run my software. And, that is assuming it will still work under parallels, VmWare Fusion or others. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work.
        Hello clever guy, as a seller, you can run your software in this virtual environment to test things out, no?

        It's certainly better than saying: "sorry, but you need to buy a Windows machine to run this software".
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  • Profile picture of the author MarketingBees
    Two macs here, neither run parallels or vmware and I'd never want Windows anywhere near my macs nor do I own a seperate windows laptop... Never have needed it and never hope to need it.
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  • Profile picture of the author roosevelt
    Both of you are actually right. It is not easy to convince people to employ a virtualized solution and then again it is not a rocket science either. Seamless experience is always more desirable. I tried to built my solutions using Java but turns out Java has security issues and even though they have a solid reputation many OSs nowadays don't include Java or the JRE/JDK size is frowned upon as well. Or they just don't work because of OS restrictions. I am going to read some more about Adobe AIR though, seems like it has matured a bit in the past few years.
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    • Profile picture of the author OnlineStoreHelp
      Originally Posted by roosevelt View Post

      Both of you are actually right. It is not easy to convince people to employ a virtualized solution and then again it is not a rocket science either. Seamless experience is always more desirable. I tried to built my solutions using Java but turns out Java has security issues and even though they have a solid reputation many OSs nowadays don't include Java or the JRE/JDK size is frowned upon as well. Or they just don't work because of OS restrictions. I am going to read some more about Adobe AIR though, seems like it has matured a bit in the past few years.
      I would be really curious to hear your experiences with AIR. I think it was buggy at first but seems to have matured. I just like the idea of not having to decide what application I need, like you said, seamless.
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    • Profile picture of the author Sumit Menon
      Originally Posted by roosevelt View Post

      Both of you are actually right. It is not easy to convince people to employ a virtualized solution and then again it is not a rocket science either. Seamless experience is always more desirable. I tried to built my solutions using Java but turns out Java has security issues and even though they have a solid reputation many OSs nowadays don't include Java or the JRE/JDK size is frowned upon as well. Or they just don't work because of OS restrictions. I am going to read some more about Adobe AIR though, seems like it has matured a bit in the past few years.
      Last I heard Air was dead... or close to that. The updates and bug fixes were few.

      Someone needs to come up with a good cross-platform solution soon. It is long time due.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Tandan
    Mac user for many years, haven't touched Windows in forever. IMO the best software these days is web-based so it'll run on any platform.
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