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The advantage of '''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''' is that it is free. Well, at least the software is free but you will need a Windows license in addition which can cause costs. To show how it looks like, we installed '''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''' on a MacBook Pro with Mac OS X Mountain Lion and took some screenshots. | The advantage of '''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''' is that it is free. Well, at least the software is free but you will need a Windows license in addition which can cause costs. To show how it looks like, we installed '''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''' on a MacBook Pro with Mac OS X Mountain Lion and took some screenshots. | ||
Installation: | '''Installation:''' | ||
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Activation: | '''Activation:''' | ||
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Run OCAD in Seamless Mode: | '''Run OCAD in Seamless Mode:''' | ||
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Run OCAD in Scale Mode: | '''Run OCAD in Scale Mode:''' | ||
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Run OCAD in Fullscreen Mode: | '''Run OCAD in Fullscreen Mode:''' | ||
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VirtualBox can also be used with Linux and Solaris systems as a host. | VirtualBox can also be used with Linux and Solaris systems as a host. | ||
Revision as of 10:23, 24 August 2012
Running OCAD on an Intel-based Mac is possible. There are different ways which can be used.
Virtual Machines
OCAD can be run perfectly within a virtual machine.
Virtual Box
The advantage of VirtualBox is that it is free. Well, at least the software is free but you will need a Windows license in addition which can cause costs. To show how it looks like, we installed VirtualBox on a MacBook Pro with Mac OS X Mountain Lion and took some screenshots.
Installation:
Activation:
Run OCAD in Seamless Mode:
Run OCAD in Scale Mode:
Run OCAD in Fullscreen Mode:
VirtualBox can also be used with Linux and Solaris systems as a host.
Other Virtual Machines
If you want more performance and a better handling with Windows App on a Mac, there are several solutions which cost up to 80€. Examples are Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion.
Problems
At the moment, there are no problems known.
BootCamp
OCAD can also be run on a Mac with help of BootCamp.