-----Forwarded Message----- From: Dennis E. Slice <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: morphmet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: TPS's - PC to MAC Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 02:09:25 -0800
I have used a G3 iBook running Virtual PC and it worked just fine, though much more slowly than native code or code on a native system since the virtual machine has to emulate the complete Pentium architecture. But, the G4s may be so fast it will be of little difference. It was fine for class demos. It handled small data sets acceptably well, but randomization tests and large data sets were noticeably slower. Another alternative, though, is just to find an "old" PC or laptop just for tps. Currently, I run the tps on MSWindows in a VMWare (with heavy edu discount) virtual machine on a Pentium with SUSE linux, and it is wonderful. No need on those systems to emulate the processor, just convert and pass the correct commands. I think you can even use Wine and dispense with the MS OS, but you won't be able to access the help system, but that a valuable feature of the tps series. Best of luck with whatever you choose, and if you go the G4 route, please report your success or failure to help others. Best, dslice ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > Dear folk's > I'm seriously thinking to change from PC to MAC > (G4 OSX). > My only (and MOST important) concern is if I'll > be able to run the TPS's softwares on MAC (using > a Virtual PC 2004 - Microsoft converter > software). > > What do you think? > Did you hear some comments about it? > > Please, reply this message to: > Alessandra Higa ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). > Thank you very much for your help!!! > > __________________________________________________________________________ > Acabe com aquelas janelinhas que pulam na sua tela. > AntiPop-up UOL - Ã grÃtis! > http://antipopup.uol.com.br/ -- Replies will be sent to the list. For more information visit http://www.morphometrics.org
