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Old Jul 24th, 08, 7:27 pm   #1
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For all Mac users!

I wanted to let all the Mac users know that there is a way of using windows specified programs on a Mac like the Ikea Kitchen planner.

I'm using a program called VMware that runs parrallel on a mac. When you run the program, it opens up a window and shows you a normal PC desktop and from there you can use all windows softwares, and switch back and forth without having to restart!

I hope this will help!

Kathy

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Old Jul 24th, 08, 8:37 pm   #2
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Re: For all Mac users!

Hi, Kathy. In order to use Fusion or Parallels (they are not the same thing--two different programs that let you run windows) you must purchase the program plus a copy of windows. I have windows on my mac because I must but I can totally and completely understand people who do not want to put windows on their macs. Even on a mac, windows is windows and you must run all the same AV, anti-adware, anti-spyware programs you would on a windows computer. That's a lot of commitment just to use the planner.

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Old Jul 24th, 08, 8:41 pm   #3
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Re: For all Mac users!

Ohhh, i totally agree that it's a lot of work!

I have to keep windows around because of other softwares like AutoCad that I have to use for floorplans. If i could I'd ditch windows in a heart beat!

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Ah, yeah, autocad. BTW , do you know this site?

Architosh - Welcome to the #1 Mac CAD/3D/AEC Website

very helpful for Mac and CAD

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Old Jul 24th, 08, 8:51 pm   #5
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Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out!

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