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Lucky09
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DW
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MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
I have had so many problems with my current Dell Laptop that after I smash it with a sledgehammer I am considering getting a MAC. I had one in college and loved it, but went into the corporate world where they don't use them.
Anyway, I own software for my Windows based computer that I was wondering if I could still run on my MAC? I have read that this is possible but can you tell me specifically if it is easy to do? Or do I have to purchase another program to allow me to do this (Boot camp?)????
The programs I am specifically looking to run are:
Photoshop elements
Microsoft Office
Thank you so much!!!
Message edited 3/9/2011 11:10:18 AM.
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bicosi
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Re: MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
I have both programs but I bought them specifically for MAC.
I never even thought of installing my (PC) Microsoft softare on my MAC.
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| Posted 3/9/11 11:11 AM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
You have to read the label.
Some software have both versions on the disc.
Most are just for the one operating system.
I know Office has its own MAC Version. Depending on your Adobe product, it "may" have it.
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| Posted 3/9/11 11:13 AM |
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Nifheim
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Re: MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
ITA - typically unless your running PC OS on your mac you have to buy the mac version.
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| Posted 3/9/11 11:15 AM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
a second option you have is to dual boot your laptop to still run windows. You would need dual boot software from Apple, then you will have to get Windows
then you will have both worlds on 1 laptop.
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| Posted 3/9/11 11:26 AM |
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Serendipity
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Re: MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
We run both on our MAC but both were specificallu for a MAC.
Love my MAC!! We have a HP lap top and I hate using it! MAC is the best!!
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| Posted 3/9/11 11:32 AM |
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Lucky09
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Re: MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
Posted by BabyBoy
a second option you have is to dual boot your laptop to still run windows. You would need dual boot software from Apple, then you will have to get Windows
then you will have both worlds on 1 laptop.
Yes, I think this is what I was referring to... Do you need to buy special software to do this? And then buy Windows?
Trying to decide if it is more cost efficient to just repurchase the programs.
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| Posted 3/9/11 11:38 AM |
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eroxgirl
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Re: MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
You definitely have to get the Microsoft for Mac software... your Windows based software won't work as far as I know.
I think the same is true for Photoshop as well.
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| Posted 3/9/11 12:32 PM |
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BabyBoy
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Re: MAC people... (eta: computer related, not makeup)
Posted by Lucky09
Posted by BabyBoy
a second option you have is to dual boot your laptop to still run windows. You would need dual boot software from Apple, then you will have to get Windows
then you will have both worlds on 1 laptop.
Yes, I think this is what I was referring to... Do you need to buy special software to do this? And then buy Windows?
Trying to decide if it is more cost efficient to just repurchase the programs.
You will need Boot Camp
then i would be an OEM version of Windows 7 Home Premium.
OEM is just a cheaper way of buying software for system builders.
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