Re: Parallels and XP & upgrade OX

[Chris Burton]

Hi Ronni and Tim

Thanks very much for your advice on doing the upgrade to ML. 
That website is very useful thanks Ronni and there are some apps I will have to 
check with before I consider doing it. 

Seems like quite a process to go through and I will have a look at your website 
before I do anything. I dont use many of the smaller apps so that cuts out a 
few hundred!!

Best regards

Chris


Christopher L.K. Burton
Director
Western Whale Research
PO Box 1076
Dunsborough WA 6281
Mobile: 0419 199 120
Email: c...@it.net.au 

www.souwest.org

On 31/07/2013, at 11:25 AM, Ronni Brown wrote:

> Hi again Chris,
> 
> I forgot to send you the link for RoaringApps page:
> 
> Check for Mountain Lion-compatible updates to third-party software: As with 
> any major upgrade to Mac OS X, you’ll likely find that some of your 
> third-party software needs to be updated to work with Mountain Lion. If you 
> take some time to check compatibility before installing OS X 10.8, you’ll be 
> in a position to get up and running immediately, rather than being frustrated 
> by your favourite apps and add-ons not working.
> 
> To check app compatibility, you can visit each developer’s website, but I 
> recommend first checking RoaringApps’ growing list of Mac software and 
> Mountain Lion compatibility. 
> 
>  (The list shows both Lion and Mountain Lion compatibility—be sure to look at 
> the Mountain Lion column.)
> 
> If an app has an update available, you’ll want to download and install that 
> update. For apps you’ve obtained via the Mac App Store, this is as simple as 
> launching the App Store app, clicking the Updates button in the toolbar, 
> clicking Update All, and providing your Apple ID and password when 
> prompted—this will download and install all available updates at once. For 
> non-Mac App Store apps, you’ll need to manually install updates. Some apps 
> provide a built-in update feature (often accessed by choosing Check For 
> Updates from the application’s Application Name menu or its Help menu); for 
> those that don’t, you’ll need to visit the developer’s website.
> 
> The biggest offenders here—in terms of being incompatible with Mountain 
> Lion—will be programs and system add-ons that integrate with (or hack) OS X 
> at a low level. Kernel extensions, for example, are notorious for being 
> incompatible with major new versions of OS X, but you may also find that 
> utilities that tweak the Finder, add-ons that enhance Mail, and other 
> plug-ins and “enhancers” won’t work under Mountain Lion, even if they worked 
> fine under Lion.
> 
> So be sure to check vendor websites for OS X 10.8-compatible updates for your 
> favourite software before upgrading. (Don’t forget to check third-party 
> System Preferences panes and Mail add-ons.) If it turns out that a particular 
> bit of software is incompatible with Mountain Lion and doesn’t have an update 
> available, uninstall or disable it until a compatible version is released.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Ronni
> 
> On 31/07/2013, at 10:30 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Chris,
>> 
>> I'm pleased to hear the GIS workshop was very good and Parallels with XP SP3 
>> worked perfectly.
>> 
>> Re: Upgrading to Lion or Mountain Lion from OS X 10.6.8.
>> 
>> Your MacBook Pro is capable of running the latest OS X 10.7 Lion and 
>> Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.
>> Unfortunately Lion (OS X 10.7) is no longer available for sale on the Mac 
>> App Store only Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.  
>> Lion is also not available on Apple's website, or Amazon.com, or anywhere 
>> else.
>> Lion is still available from Apple... But you have to call Apple to get it. 
>> It will cost you US$20 & will come to you as a redeemable code that you will 
>> use in the Mac App Store.
>> 
>> As your MBP is capable of running the latest version of OS X 10.8 Mountain 
>> Lion, if all your applications, printer etc are compatible, your best option 
>> would be to purchase Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store and upgrade to it.
>>  
>> You would need to check that the applications you use, and printer are 
>> compatible with Lion & Mountain Lion.
>> Go to my website and download my Tutorials "Prepare for Lion" and "Prepare 
>> For Mountain Lion". 
>> Have a good read of the tutorials and check your applications as it shows 
>> you how.
>> 
>> The PDF explains what you need to do to get your Mac ready for Lion. How to 
>> check your Mac can run Lion, the amount of RAM & free Hard Drive space 
>> required, and Application 'kind' that will work in Lion. How to 'clean up 
>> your computer' and the correct way to install Lion.
>> 
>> The PDF explains how to check your Mac can run Mountain Lion, the amount of 
>> RAM & free Hard Drive space required and the correct way to install Mountain 
>> Lion. 
>> 
>> If you do download any of my documents from my we

Re: Parallels and XP & upgrade OX

[Ronni Brown]

Hi again Chris,

I forgot to send you the link for RoaringApps page:

Check for Mountain Lion-compatible updates to third-party software: As with any 
major upgrade to Mac OS X, you’ll likely find that some of your third-party 
software needs to be updated to work with Mountain Lion. If you take some time 
to check compatibility before installing OS X 10.8, you’ll be in a position to 
get up and running immediately, rather than being frustrated by your favourite 
apps and add-ons not working.

To check app compatibility, you can visit each developer’s website, but I 
recommend first checking RoaringApps’ growing list of Mac software and Mountain 
Lion compatibility. 

 (The list shows both Lion and Mountain Lion compatibility—be sure to look at 
the Mountain Lion column.)

If an app has an update available, you’ll want to download and install that 
update. For apps you’ve obtained via the Mac App Store, this is as simple as 
launching the App Store app, clicking the Updates button in the toolbar, 
clicking Update All, and providing your Apple ID and password when 
prompted—this will download and install all available updates at once. For 
non-Mac App Store apps, you’ll need to manually install updates. Some apps 
provide a built-in update feature (often accessed by choosing Check For Updates 
from the application’s Application Name menu or its Help menu); for those that 
don’t, you’ll need to visit the developer’s website.

The biggest offenders here—in terms of being incompatible with Mountain 
Lion—will be programs and system add-ons that integrate with (or hack) OS X at 
a low level. Kernel extensions, for example, are notorious for being 
incompatible with major new versions of OS X, but you may also find that 
utilities that tweak the Finder, add-ons that enhance Mail, and other plug-ins 
and “enhancers” won’t work under Mountain Lion, even if they worked fine under 
Lion.

So be sure to check vendor websites for OS X 10.8-compatible updates for your 
favourite software before upgrading. (Don’t forget to check third-party System 
Preferences panes and Mail add-ons.) If it turns out that a particular bit of 
software is incompatible with Mountain Lion and doesn’t have an update 
available, uninstall or disable it until a compatible version is released.

Cheers,

Ronni

On 31/07/2013, at 10:30 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:

> Hi Chris,
> 
> I'm pleased to hear the GIS workshop was very good and Parallels with XP SP3 
> worked perfectly.
> 
> Re: Upgrading to Lion or Mountain Lion from OS X 10.6.8.
> 
> Your MacBook Pro is capable of running the latest OS X 10.7 Lion and Mountain 
> Lion OS X 10.8.
> Unfortunately Lion (OS X 10.7) is no longer available for sale on the Mac App 
> Store only Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.  
> Lion is also not available on Apple's website, or Amazon.com, or anywhere 
> else.
> Lion is still available from Apple... But you have to call Apple to get it. 
> It will cost you US$20 & will come to you as a redeemable code that you will 
> use in the Mac App Store.
> 
> As your MBP is capable of running the latest version of OS X 10.8 Mountain 
> Lion, if all your applications, printer etc are compatible, your best option 
> would be to purchase Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store and upgrade to it.
>  
> You would need to check that the applications you use, and printer are 
> compatible with Lion & Mountain Lion.
> Go to my website and download my Tutorials "Prepare for Lion" and "Prepare 
> For Mountain Lion". 
> Have a good read of the tutorials and check your applications as it shows you 
> how.
> 
> The PDF explains what you need to do to get your Mac ready for Lion. How to 
> check your Mac can run Lion, the amount of RAM & free Hard Drive space 
> required, and Application 'kind' that will work in Lion. How to 'clean up 
> your computer' and the correct way to install Lion.
> 
> The PDF explains how to check your Mac can run Mountain Lion, the amount of 
> RAM & free Hard Drive space required and the correct way to install Mountain 
> Lion. 
> 
> If you do download any of my documents from my website I would appreciate a 
> donation.  These documents take time to 
> complete and I also have to pay my HostingServices fees.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
> On 31/07/2013, at 9:25 AM, Chris Burton  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ronni
>> 
>> Well the GIS workshop was very good, very intensive and enjoyable. And, 
>> Parallels with XP and SP3 on the mac worked perfectly!!
>>  
>> In fact of the 20 participants, 5 were using macs, and it seemed while some 
>> of the PC's in the room had troubles the macs just kept working!
>> 
>> Thanks very much for all your help on this. 
>> 
>> I do have another slight dilemma as I may need to upgrade my MBPro from 
>> 10.6.8 to 10.7 (or 

Re: Parallels and XP & upgrade OX

[Ronda Brown]

Hi Chris,

I'm pleased to hear the GIS workshop was very good and Parallels with XP SP3 
worked perfectly.

Re: Upgrading to Lion or Mountain Lion from OS X 10.6.8.

Your MacBook Pro is capable of running the latest OS X 10.7 Lion and Mountain 
Lion OS X 10.8.
Unfortunately Lion (OS X 10.7) is no longer available for sale on the Mac App 
Store only Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.  
Lion is also not available on Apple's website, or Amazon.com, or anywhere else.
Lion is still available from Apple... But you have to call Apple to get it. It 
will cost you US$20 & will come to you as a redeemable code that you will use 
in the Mac App Store.

As your MBP is capable of running the latest version of OS X 10.8 Mountain 
Lion, if all your applications, printer etc are compatible, your best option 
would be to purchase Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store and upgrade to it.
 
You would need to check that the applications you use, and printer are 
compatible with Lion & Mountain Lion.
Go to my website and download my Tutorials "Prepare for Lion" and "Prepare For 
Mountain Lion". 
Have a good read of the tutorials and check your applications as it shows you 
how.

The PDF explains what you need to do to get your Mac ready for Lion. How to 
check your Mac can run Lion, the amount of RAM & free Hard Drive space 
required, and Application 'kind' that will work in Lion. How to 'clean up your 
computer' and the correct way to install Lion.

The PDF explains how to check your Mac can run Mountain Lion, the amount of RAM 
& free Hard Drive space required and the correct way to install Mountain Lion. 

If you do download any of my documents from my website I would appreciate a 
donation.  These documents take time to 
complete and I also have to pay my HostingServices fees.

Cheers,
Ronni

Sent from Ronni's iPad4

On 31/07/2013, at 9:25 AM, Chris Burton  wrote:

> Hi Ronni
> 
> Well the GIS workshop was very good, very intensive and enjoyable. And, 
> Parallels with XP and SP3 on the mac worked perfectly!!
>  
> In fact of the 20 participants, 5 were using macs, and it seemed while some 
> of the PC's in the room had troubles the macs just kept working!
> 
> Thanks very much for all your help on this. 
> 
> I do have another slight dilemma as I may need to upgrade my MBPro from 
> 10.6.8 to 10.7 (or 10.8) to run some new software I purchased, and that I had 
> assumed would run on my present system: Lr 5 only runs on 10.7 and 10.8!!
> 
> Would you please advise on what I need to do to successfully upgrade my 
> MBPro8,2 (OX 10.6.8, 2.2 ghz, 8gb RAM, i7 quad)? 
> I had thought of purchasing a new one but things are a bit tight as I am sure 
> tempted after seeing the new 15" models with SSD's now and 500gb at that!! 
> They must really fly along?
> 
> Many thanks for your advice
> 
> Kindest regards
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> Christopher L.K. Burton
> Director
> Western Whale Research
> PO Box 1076
> Dunsborough WA 6281
> Mobile: 0419 199 120
> Email: c...@it.net.au 
> 
> www.souwest.org
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 6:13 PM, Chris Burton wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ronni
>> 
>> Thanks very much for the info on parallels, I will take time to do the 
>> update: about 350mb. Also will then look at expanding my virtual disk which 
>> I think is only 25gb when I set it up?
>> 
>> Hopefully this week-long workshop on GIS in marine ecology will improve my 
>> understanding of using ArcGIS!? It seems like a huge program with a steep 
>> learning curve. So much to cram into the brain these days!!
>> 
>> I only have about 75gb on my MBPro and are looking to increase that to 100gb 
>> by deleting some of my photographs after I do another backup!
>> 
>> Best regards
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> 
>> Christopher L.K. Burton
>> Director
>> Western Whale Research
>> PO Box 1076
>> Dunsborough WA 6281
>> Mobile: 0419 199 120
>> Email: c...@it.net.au 
>> 
>> www.souwest.org
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 4:39 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Chris,
>>>  
>>> If Parallels is saying "Update Now"... Yes it is imperative the update is 
>>> done now.
>>> In Parallels Desktop if you use an expanding virtual hard disk in your 
>>> virtual machine, its image file size on the physical hard disk increases as 
>>> you add new data to the virtual hard disk.
>>> 
>>> If you find that the capacity of your virtual machine hard disk does not 
>>> fit your needs anymore, you can change its size. Click the Edit button and 
>>> the dialog for changing the disk size will appear.
>>> Note: if your virtual machine is running, its virtual hard disks cannot be 
>>> resized
>>> 
>>> In Parallels Desktop if Windows is running Go to Virtual Machine > Shutdown
>>> Then Virtual Machine > configure - Hard Disk 1 (in left column)
>>> You will see If you are using Expanding disk, 64.0 GB 
>>> Click Edit, then drag the slider or type the new size in

Re: Parallels and XP & upgrade OX

[Tim Law]

Hi Chris,

At http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/ I found the following:

> Make sure your Mac can run Mountain Lion.
> Your Mac must be one of the following models:
> 
>   • iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
>   • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
>   • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
>   • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
>   • Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
>   • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)


I imagine your MBPro8,2 is more recent that 2007, so it's probably just a 
normal upgrade. Purchase via the Mac App Store and download it. 

Tim




On 31/07/2013, at 9:25 AM, Chris Burton  wrote:

> Hi Ronni
> 
> Well the GIS workshop was very good, very intensive and enjoyable. And, 
> Parallels with XP and SP3 on the mac worked perfectly!!
>  
> In fact of the 20 participants, 5 were using macs, and it seemed while some 
> of the PC's in the room had troubles the macs just kept working!
> 
> Thanks very much for all your help on this. 
> 
> I do have another slight dilemma as I may need to upgrade my MBPro from 
> 10.6.8 to 10.7 (or 10.8) to run some new software I purchased, and that I had 
> assumed would run on my present system: Lr 5 only runs on 10.7 and 10.8!!
> 
> Would you please advise on what I need to do to successfully upgrade my 
> MBPro8,2 (OX 10.6.8, 2.2 ghz, 8gb RAM, i7 quad)? 
> I had thought of purchasing a new one but things are a bit tight as I am sure 
> tempted after seeing the new 15" models with SSD's now and 500gb at that!! 
> They must really fly along?
> 
> Many thanks for your advice
> 
> Kindest regards
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> Christopher L.K. Burton
> Director
> Western Whale Research
> PO Box 1076
> Dunsborough WA 6281
> Mobile: 0419 199 120
> Email: c...@it.net.au 
> 
> www.souwest.org
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 6:13 PM, Chris Burton wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ronni
>> 
>> Thanks very much for the info on parallels, I will take time to do the 
>> update: about 350mb. Also will then look at expanding my virtual disk which 
>> I think is only 25gb when I set it up?
>> 
>> Hopefully this week-long workshop on GIS in marine ecology will improve my 
>> understanding of using ArcGIS!? It seems like a huge program with a steep 
>> learning curve. So much to cram into the brain these days!!
>> 
>> I only have about 75gb on my MBPro and are looking to increase that to 100gb 
>> by deleting some of my photographs after I do another backup!
>> 
>> Best regards
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> 
>> Christopher L.K. Burton
>> Director
>> Western Whale Research
>> PO Box 1076
>> Dunsborough WA 6281
>> Mobile: 0419 199 120
>> Email: c...@it.net.au 
>> 
>> www.souwest.org
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 4:39 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Chris,
>>>  
>>> If Parallels is saying "Update Now"... Yes it is imperative the update is 
>>> done now.
>>> In Parallels Desktop if you use an expanding virtual hard disk in your 
>>> virtual machine, its image file size on the physical hard disk increases as 
>>> you add new data to the virtual hard disk.
>>> 
>>> If you find that the capacity of your virtual machine hard disk does not 
>>> fit your needs anymore, you can change its size. Click the Edit button and 
>>> the dialog for changing the disk size will appear.
>>> Note: if your virtual machine is running, its virtual hard disks cannot be 
>>> resized
>>> 
>>> In Parallels Desktop if Windows is running Go to Virtual Machine > Shutdown
>>> Then Virtual Machine > configure - Hard Disk 1 (in left column)
>>> You will see If you are using Expanding disk, 64.0 GB 
>>> Click Edit, then drag the slider or type the new size in the size field. 
>>> Select the 'Resize file system' option if you want to change the file 
>>> system size:
>>> Note: if you select 'Resize file system' option when increasing the disk 
>>> size, the additional disk space will be added to the last volume. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> No, I have never used ArcGIS or similar software.
>>> I would imagine it would be installed in All Programs.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> How much free space do you have on your MacBook Pro?
>>> 
>>> cheers,
>>> Ronni
>>> 
>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>>> 
>>> On 21/07/2013, at 3:13 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Ronni
 
 Thanks very much Ronni. I now have ArcGIS 10.1 installed after about 2 
 hours of pain!
 
 Have you used this software before Ronni? I havnt, so am not even sure how 
 to start it as there were no icons installed in the start menu or on the 
 desktop. I will have a look online and at the Esri website.
 
 My available HD space is limited now in XP and Im not too sure how to 
 increase it in Parallels; do you know how I go about this Ronni?
 
 Also, while doing this ArcGIS install, I had an update message from 
 Parallels saying I need to update version 8, NOW!! 
 Is it imperative this is done?
 
 Many thanks for your great h

Re: Parallels and XP & upgrade OX

[Chris Burton]

Hi Ronni

Well the GIS workshop was very good, very intensive and enjoyable. And, 
Parallels with XP and SP3 on the mac worked perfectly!!
 
In fact of the 20 participants, 5 were using macs, and it seemed while some of 
the PC's in the room had troubles the macs just kept working!

Thanks very much for all your help on this. 

I do have another slight dilemma as I may need to upgrade my MBPro from 10.6.8 
to 10.7 (or 10.8) to run some new software I purchased, and that I had assumed 
would run on my present system: Lr 5 only runs on 10.7 and 10.8!!

Would you please advise on what I need to do to successfully upgrade my 
MBPro8,2 (OX 10.6.8, 2.2 ghz, 8gb RAM, i7 quad)? 
I had thought of purchasing a new one but things are a bit tight as I am sure 
tempted after seeing the new 15" models with SSD's now and 500gb at that!! They 
must really fly along?

Many thanks for your advice

Kindest regards

Chris


Christopher L.K. Burton
Director
Western Whale Research
PO Box 1076
Dunsborough WA 6281
Mobile: 0419 199 120
Email: c...@it.net.au 

www.souwest.org

On 21/07/2013, at 6:13 PM, Chris Burton wrote:

> Hi Ronni
> 
> Thanks very much for the info on parallels, I will take time to do the 
> update: about 350mb. Also will then look at expanding my virtual disk which I 
> think is only 25gb when I set it up?
> 
> Hopefully this week-long workshop on GIS in marine ecology will improve my 
> understanding of using ArcGIS!? It seems like a huge program with a steep 
> learning curve. So much to cram into the brain these days!!
> 
> I only have about 75gb on my MBPro and are looking to increase that to 100gb 
> by deleting some of my photographs after I do another backup!
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> Christopher L.K. Burton
> Director
> Western Whale Research
> PO Box 1076
> Dunsborough WA 6281
> Mobile: 0419 199 120
> Email: c...@it.net.au 
> 
> www.souwest.org
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 4:39 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
> 
>> Hi Chris,
>>  
>> If Parallels is saying "Update Now"... Yes it is imperative the update is 
>> done now.
>> In Parallels Desktop if you use an expanding virtual hard disk in your 
>> virtual machine, its image file size on the physical hard disk increases as 
>> you add new data to the virtual hard disk.
>> 
>> If you find that the capacity of your virtual machine hard disk does not fit 
>> your needs anymore, you can change its size. Click the Edit button and the 
>> dialog for changing the disk size will appear.
>> Note: if your virtual machine is running, its virtual hard disks cannot be 
>> resized
>> 
>> In Parallels Desktop if Windows is running Go to Virtual Machine > Shutdown
>> Then Virtual Machine > configure - Hard Disk 1 (in left column)
>> You will see If you are using Expanding disk, 64.0 GB 
>> Click Edit, then drag the slider or type the new size in the size field. 
>> Select the 'Resize file system' option if you want to change the file system 
>> size:
>> Note: if you select 'Resize file system' option when increasing the disk 
>> size, the additional disk space will be added to the last volume. 
>> 
>> 
>> No, I have never used ArcGIS or similar software.
>> I would imagine it would be installed in All Programs.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> How much free space do you have on your MacBook Pro?
>> 
>> cheers,
>> Ronni
>> 
>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 3:13 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Ronni
>>> 
>>> Thanks very much Ronni. I now have ArcGIS 10.1 installed after about 2 
>>> hours of pain!
>>> 
>>> Have you used this software before Ronni? I havnt, so am not even sure how 
>>> to start it as there were no icons installed in the start menu or on the 
>>> desktop. I will have a look online and at the Esri website.
>>> 
>>> My available HD space is limited now in XP and Im not too sure how to 
>>> increase it in Parallels; do you know how I go about this Ronni?
>>> 
>>> Also, while doing this ArcGIS install, I had an update message from 
>>> Parallels saying I need to update version 8, NOW!! 
>>> Is it imperative this is done?
>>> 
>>> Many thanks for your great help on this
>>> 
>>> Chris
>>> 
>>> Christopher L.K. Burton
>>> Director
>>> Western Whale Research
>>> PO Box 1076
>>> Dunsborough WA 6281
>>> Mobile: 0419 199 120
>>> Email: c...@it.net.au 
>>> 
>>> www.souwest.org
>>> 
>>> On 21/07/2013, at 12:54 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>>> 
 Did you check it was WindowsXP Professional you already had installed?
 And you now have WindowsXP Professional SP3?
 
 Also Run Windows Update and install all updates... Security updates etc.
 
 Sent from Ronni's iPad4
 
 On 21/07/2013, at 12:49 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:
 
> Hi Ronni
> 
> I now have SP3 installed on Windows XP: Thanks heaps Ronni and Tim
> 
> I will now try to install ArcGIS 10.1 and see what happens...
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Chris
>>

Re: Parallels and XP

[Chris Burton]

Hi Ronni

Thanks very much for the info on parallels, I will take time to do the update: 
about 350mb. Also will then look at expanding my virtual disk which I think is 
only 25gb when I set it up?

Hopefully this week-long workshop on GIS in marine ecology will improve my 
understanding of using ArcGIS!? It seems like a huge program with a steep 
learning curve. So much to cram into the brain these days!!

I only have about 75gb on my MBPro and are looking to increase that to 100gb by 
deleting some of my photographs after I do another backup!

Best regards

Chris


Christopher L.K. Burton
Director
Western Whale Research
PO Box 1076
Dunsborough WA 6281
Mobile: 0419 199 120
Email: c...@it.net.au 

www.souwest.org

On 21/07/2013, at 4:39 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:

> Hi Chris,
>  
> If Parallels is saying "Update Now"... Yes it is imperative the update is 
> done now.
> In Parallels Desktop if you use an expanding virtual hard disk in your 
> virtual machine, its image file size on the physical hard disk increases as 
> you add new data to the virtual hard disk.
> 
> If you find that the capacity of your virtual machine hard disk does not fit 
> your needs anymore, you can change its size. Click the Edit button and the 
> dialog for changing the disk size will appear.
> Note: if your virtual machine is running, its virtual hard disks cannot be 
> resized
> 
> In Parallels Desktop if Windows is running Go to Virtual Machine > Shutdown
> Then Virtual Machine > configure - Hard Disk 1 (in left column)
> You will see If you are using Expanding disk, 64.0 GB 
> Click Edit, then drag the slider or type the new size in the size field. 
> Select the 'Resize file system' option if you want to change the file system 
> size:
> Note: if you select 'Resize file system' option when increasing the disk 
> size, the additional disk space will be added to the last volume. 
> 
> 
> No, I have never used ArcGIS or similar software.
> I would imagine it would be installed in All Programs.
> 
> 
> 
> How much free space do you have on your MacBook Pro?
> 
> cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 3:13 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ronni
>> 
>> Thanks very much Ronni. I now have ArcGIS 10.1 installed after about 2 hours 
>> of pain!
>> 
>> Have you used this software before Ronni? I havnt, so am not even sure how 
>> to start it as there were no icons installed in the start menu or on the 
>> desktop. I will have a look online and at the Esri website.
>> 
>> My available HD space is limited now in XP and Im not too sure how to 
>> increase it in Parallels; do you know how I go about this Ronni?
>> 
>> Also, while doing this ArcGIS install, I had an update message from 
>> Parallels saying I need to update version 8, NOW!! 
>> Is it imperative this is done?
>> 
>> Many thanks for your great help on this
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> Christopher L.K. Burton
>> Director
>> Western Whale Research
>> PO Box 1076
>> Dunsborough WA 6281
>> Mobile: 0419 199 120
>> Email: c...@it.net.au 
>> 
>> www.souwest.org
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 12:54 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>> 
>>> Did you check it was WindowsXP Professional you already had installed?
>>> And you now have WindowsXP Professional SP3?
>>> 
>>> Also Run Windows Update and install all updates... Security updates etc.
>>> 
>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>>> 
>>> On 21/07/2013, at 12:49 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Ronni
 
 I now have SP3 installed on Windows XP: Thanks heaps Ronni and Tim
 
 I will now try to install ArcGIS 10.1 and see what happens...
 
 Best regards
 
 Chris
 
 On 21/07/2013, at 11:35 AM, Chris Burton wrote:
 
> Hi Ronni
> 
> You read my mind as I was literally typing my reply!!
> 
> I just checked and I have XP but with only SP2!
> 
> I will follow your advice and download and install the SP3 and let you 
> know how it goes
> 
> Thanks heaps for your advice on this Ronni
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> Christopher L.K. Burton
> Director
> Western Whale Research
> PO Box 1076
> Dunsborough WA 6281
> Mobile: 0419 199 120
> Email: c...@it.net.au 
> 
> www.souwest.org
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 11:04 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
> 
>> Hi again Chris,
>> 
>> Sorry, as I presumed you were in a rush to get a reply, I had not read 
>> all your email thoroughly.
>> My Reply in Situ below
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 10:04 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
>> 
>>> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything 
>>> from XP professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is 
>>> required for it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears 
>>> saying a service pack is required?
>> 
>> Ok, still check what ver

Re: Parallels and XP

[Curtis Peter]

Hi Tim

Have been out all day so have only just read your email!
I am the same, using OziExplorer with the Hema Navigator and Parallels! It's a 
pain in the (whatever) I am going to give Crossover a try after your comments 
and was wondering if you could remember the help site you spoke of? Also any 
other assistance you may be able to provide would be fantastic

Kind regards

Peter

On 21/07/2013, at 8:57 AM, Tim Law  wrote:

> Chris,
> 
> I have only one PC programme that I ever want to use on my Mac, and that is 
> the mapping programme OziExplorer. It works okay on Parallels and Windows 
> various versions, but it is such a pain having to start up Windows, get all 
> the updates in order and 'cope' with a whole new layer of operating system, 
> pay for new versions etc etc etc. 
> 
> I found an OSX app called Crossover and found it works just fine for the 
> purpose of running OziExplorer. There is no need to run, or own, any Windows  
> software.  It doesn't work for everything. You can check to see if the 
> application you require works in Crossover at 
> http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/
> 
> I think OziExplorer was not listed but I still got it working by following 
> some tips I found on a help site. The same might be the case for you. 
> 
> Might be worth having a look. I've not found any downside of using Crossover 
> for this purpose. 
> 
> Tim
> 
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 7:36 AM, Chris Burton  wrote:
> 
>> Morning muggers
>> 
>> Its been awhile and I hope everyone are well
>> 
>> I have a dilemma that is now quite urgent regarding running new GIS software 
>> on parallels (updated to version 8) which has XP.
>> 
>> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from XP 
>> professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is required for 
>> it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears saying a service 
>> pack is required?
>> 
>> I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
>> I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for 
>> network and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?
>> 
>> My only other avenue it seems is to obtain a new version of windows, 
>> probably Windows 7, or buy a PC laptop, as I will need everything up and 
>> running by tomorrow!!
>> 
>> I would appreciate any advice from someone who may be familiar with this 
>> situation?
>> 
>> Many thanks and best regards
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> PS Im using a macbook with OS 10 6.8 at 2.2ghz and 8gb of ram. These specs 
>> are within the limits required for the GIS.
>>  
>> Christopher L.K. Burton
>> Director
>> Western Whale Research
>> PO Box 1076
>> Dunsborough WA 6281
>> Mobile: 0419 199 120
>> Email: c...@it.net.au 
>> 
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[Ronda Brown]

Hi Chris,
 
If Parallels is saying "Update Now"... Yes it is imperative the update is done 
now.
In Parallels Desktop if you use an expanding virtual hard disk in your virtual 
machine, its image file size on the physical hard disk increases as you add new 
data to the virtual hard disk.

If you find that the capacity of your virtual machine hard disk does not fit 
your needs anymore, you can change its size. Click the Edit button and the 
dialog for changing the disk size will appear.
Note: if your virtual machine is running, its virtual hard disks cannot be 
resized

In Parallels Desktop if Windows is running Go to Virtual Machine > Shutdown
Then Virtual Machine > configure - Hard Disk 1 (in left column)
You will see If you are using Expanding disk, 64.0 GB 
Click Edit, then drag the slider or type the new size in the size field. 
Select the 'Resize file system' option if you want to change the file system 
size:
Note: if you select 'Resize file system' option when increasing the disk size, 
the additional disk space will be added to the last volume. 


No, I have never used ArcGIS or similar software.
I would imagine it would be installed in All Programs.



How much free space do you have on your MacBook Pro?

cheers,
Ronni

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On 21/07/2013, at 3:13 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:

> Hi Ronni
> 
> Thanks very much Ronni. I now have ArcGIS 10.1 installed after about 2 hours 
> of pain!
> 
> Have you used this software before Ronni? I havnt, so am not even sure how to 
> start it as there were no icons installed in the start menu or on the 
> desktop. I will have a look online and at the Esri website.
> 
> My available HD space is limited now in XP and Im not too sure how to 
> increase it in Parallels; do you know how I go about this Ronni?
> 
> Also, while doing this ArcGIS install, I had an update message from Parallels 
> saying I need to update version 8, NOW!! 
> Is it imperative this is done?
> 
> Many thanks for your great help on this
> 
> Chris
> 
> Christopher L.K. Burton
> Director
> Western Whale Research
> PO Box 1076
> Dunsborough WA 6281
> Mobile: 0419 199 120
> Email: c...@it.net.au 
> 
> www.souwest.org
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 12:54 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
> 
>> Did you check it was WindowsXP Professional you already had installed?
>> And you now have WindowsXP Professional SP3?
>> 
>> Also Run Windows Update and install all updates... Security updates etc.
>> 
>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 12:49 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Ronni
>>> 
>>> I now have SP3 installed on Windows XP: Thanks heaps Ronni and Tim
>>> 
>>> I will now try to install ArcGIS 10.1 and see what happens...
>>> 
>>> Best regards
>>> 
>>> Chris
>>> 
>>> On 21/07/2013, at 11:35 AM, Chris Burton wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Ronni
 
 You read my mind as I was literally typing my reply!!
 
 I just checked and I have XP but with only SP2!
 
 I will follow your advice and download and install the SP3 and let you 
 know how it goes
 
 Thanks heaps for your advice on this Ronni
 
 Best regards
 
 Chris
 
 
 Christopher L.K. Burton
 Director
 Western Whale Research
 PO Box 1076
 Dunsborough WA 6281
 Mobile: 0419 199 120
 Email: c...@it.net.au 
 
 www.souwest.org
 
 On 21/07/2013, at 11:04 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
 
> Hi again Chris,
> 
> Sorry, as I presumed you were in a rush to get a reply, I had not read 
> all your email thoroughly.
> My Reply in Situ below
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 10:04 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
> 
>> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from 
>> XP professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is 
>> required for it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears 
>> saying a service pack is required?
> 
> Ok, still check what version of WindowsXP you do have installed by 
> following instructions in my previous reply. But if you are receiving 
> that message I would think you don't have SP3 installed and also don't 
> have Automatic Updates turned on.
>> 
>> I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
>> I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for 
>> network and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?
> 
> Yes. Go here and download the stand-alone Windows XP SP3 package from the 
> following Microsoft Download Center page.
> Although this page says that the installation package is intended for IT 
> professionals and developers, you can safely download and install this 
> file.
> 
> 
> More info here: 
> 
> Cheers,
>>>

Re: Parallels and XP

[Chris Burton]

Hi Ronni

Thanks very much Ronni. I now have ArcGIS 10.1 installed after about 2 hours of 
pain!

Have you used this software before Ronni? I havnt, so am not even sure how to 
start it as there were no icons installed in the start menu or on the desktop. 
I will have a look online and at the Esri website.

My available HD space is limited now in XP and Im not too sure how to increase 
it in Parallels; do you know how I go about this Ronni?

Also, while doing this ArcGIS install, I had an update message from Parallels 
saying I need to update version 8, NOW!! 
Is it imperative this is done?

Many thanks for your great help on this

Chris

Christopher L.K. Burton
Director
Western Whale Research
PO Box 1076
Dunsborough WA 6281
Mobile: 0419 199 120
Email: c...@it.net.au 

www.souwest.org

On 21/07/2013, at 12:54 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:

> Did you check it was WindowsXP Professional you already had installed?
> And you now have WindowsXP Professional SP3?
> 
> Also Run Windows Update and install all updates... Security updates etc.
> 
> Sent from Ronni's iPad4
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 12:49 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ronni
>> 
>> I now have SP3 installed on Windows XP: Thanks heaps Ronni and Tim
>> 
>> I will now try to install ArcGIS 10.1 and see what happens...
>> 
>> Best regards
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 11:35 AM, Chris Burton wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Ronni
>>> 
>>> You read my mind as I was literally typing my reply!!
>>> 
>>> I just checked and I have XP but with only SP2!
>>> 
>>> I will follow your advice and download and install the SP3 and let you know 
>>> how it goes
>>> 
>>> Thanks heaps for your advice on this Ronni
>>> 
>>> Best regards
>>> 
>>> Chris
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Christopher L.K. Burton
>>> Director
>>> Western Whale Research
>>> PO Box 1076
>>> Dunsborough WA 6281
>>> Mobile: 0419 199 120
>>> Email: c...@it.net.au 
>>> 
>>> www.souwest.org
>>> 
>>> On 21/07/2013, at 11:04 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>>> 
 Hi again Chris,
 
 Sorry, as I presumed you were in a rush to get a reply, I had not read all 
 your email thoroughly.
 My Reply in Situ below
 
 On 21/07/2013, at 10:04 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
 
> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from 
> XP professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is 
> required for it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears 
> saying a service pack is required?
 
 Ok, still check what version of WindowsXP you do have installed by 
 following instructions in my previous reply. But if you are receiving that 
 message I would think you don't have SP3 installed and also don't have 
 Automatic Updates turned on.
> 
> I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
> I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for 
> network and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?
 
 Yes. Go here and download the stand-alone Windows XP SP3 package from the 
 following Microsoft Download Center page.
 Although this page says that the installation package is intended for IT 
 professionals and developers, you can safely download and install this 
 file.
 
 
 More info here: 
 
 Cheers,
 Ronni
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[Ronda Brown]

Did you check it was WindowsXP Professional you already had installed?
And you now have WindowsXP Professional SP3?

Also Run Windows Update and install all updates... Security updates etc.

Sent from Ronni's iPad4

On 21/07/2013, at 12:49 PM, Chris Burton  wrote:

> Hi Ronni
> 
> I now have SP3 installed on Windows XP: Thanks heaps Ronni and Tim
> 
> I will now try to install ArcGIS 10.1 and see what happens...
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Chris
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 11:35 AM, Chris Burton wrote:
> 
>> Hi Ronni
>> 
>> You read my mind as I was literally typing my reply!!
>> 
>> I just checked and I have XP but with only SP2!
>> 
>> I will follow your advice and download and install the SP3 and let you know 
>> how it goes
>> 
>> Thanks heaps for your advice on this Ronni
>> 
>> Best regards
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> 
>> Christopher L.K. Burton
>> Director
>> Western Whale Research
>> PO Box 1076
>> Dunsborough WA 6281
>> Mobile: 0419 199 120
>> Email: c...@it.net.au 
>> 
>> www.souwest.org
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 11:04 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi again Chris,
>>> 
>>> Sorry, as I presumed you were in a rush to get a reply, I had not read all 
>>> your email thoroughly.
>>> My Reply in Situ below
>>> 
>>> On 21/07/2013, at 10:04 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
>>> 
 The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from 
 XP professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is required 
 for it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears saying a 
 service pack is required?
>>> 
>>> Ok, still check what version of WindowsXP you do have installed by 
>>> following instructions in my previous reply. But if you are receiving that 
>>> message I would think you don't have SP3 installed and also don't have 
>>> Automatic Updates turned on.
 
 I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
 I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for 
 network and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?
>>> 
>>> Yes. Go here and download the stand-alone Windows XP SP3 package from the 
>>> following Microsoft Download Center page.
>>> Although this page says that the installation package is intended for IT 
>>> professionals and developers, you can safely download and install this file.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> More info here: 
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ronni
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[Chris Burton]

Hi Ronni

I now have SP3 installed on Windows XP: Thanks heaps Ronni and Tim

I will now try to install ArcGIS 10.1 and see what happens...

Best regards

Chris

On 21/07/2013, at 11:35 AM, Chris Burton wrote:

> Hi Ronni
> 
> You read my mind as I was literally typing my reply!!
> 
> I just checked and I have XP but with only SP2!
> 
> I will follow your advice and download and install the SP3 and let you know 
> how it goes
> 
> Thanks heaps for your advice on this Ronni
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> Christopher L.K. Burton
> Director
> Western Whale Research
> PO Box 1076
> Dunsborough WA 6281
> Mobile: 0419 199 120
> Email: c...@it.net.au 
> 
> www.souwest.org
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 11:04 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
> 
>> Hi again Chris,
>> 
>> Sorry, as I presumed you were in a rush to get a reply, I had not read all 
>> your email thoroughly.
>> My Reply in Situ below
>> 
>> On 21/07/2013, at 10:04 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
>> 
>>> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from XP 
>>> professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is required for 
>>> it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears saying a service 
>>> pack is required?
>> 
>> Ok, still check what version of WindowsXP you do have installed by following 
>> instructions in my previous reply. But if you are receiving that message I 
>> would think you don't have SP3 installed and also don't have Automatic 
>> Updates turned on.
>>> 
>>> I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
>>> I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for 
>>> network and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?
>> 
>> Yes. Go here and download the stand-alone Windows XP SP3 package from the 
>> following Microsoft Download Center page.
>> Although this page says that the installation package is intended for IT 
>> professionals and developers, you can safely download and install this file.
>> 
>> 
>> More info here: 
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ronni
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[Chris Burton]

Hi Ronni

You read my mind as I was literally typing my reply!!

I just checked and I have XP but with only SP2!

I will follow your advice and download and install the SP3 and let you know how 
it goes

Thanks heaps for your advice on this Ronni

Best regards

Chris


Christopher L.K. Burton
Director
Western Whale Research
PO Box 1076
Dunsborough WA 6281
Mobile: 0419 199 120
Email: c...@it.net.au 

www.souwest.org

On 21/07/2013, at 11:04 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:

> Hi again Chris,
> 
> Sorry, as I presumed you were in a rush to get a reply, I had not read all 
> your email thoroughly.
> My Reply in Situ below
> 
> On 21/07/2013, at 10:04 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:
> 
>> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from XP 
>> professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is required for 
>> it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears saying a service 
>> pack is required?
> 
> Ok, still check what version of WindowsXP you do have installed by following 
> instructions in my previous reply. But if you are receiving that message I 
> would think you don't have SP3 installed and also don't have Automatic 
> Updates turned on.
>> 
>> I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
>> I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for 
>> network and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?
> 
> Yes. Go here and download the stand-alone Windows XP SP3 package from the 
> following Microsoft Download Center page.
> Although this page says that the installation package is intended for IT 
> professionals and developers, you can safely download and install this file.
> 
> 
> More info here: 
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
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[Ronda Brown]

Hi again Chris,

Sorry, as I presumed you were in a rush to get a reply, I had not read all your 
email thoroughly.
My Reply in Situ below

On 21/07/2013, at 10:04 AM, Ronda Brown  wrote:

> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from XP 
> professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is required for 
> it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears saying a service 
> pack is required?

Ok, still check what version of WindowsXP you do have installed by following 
instructions in my previous reply. But if you are receiving that message I 
would think you don't have SP3 installed and also don't have Automatic Updates 
turned on.
> 
> I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
> I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for network 
> and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?

Yes. Go here and download the stand-alone Windows XP SP3 package from the 
following Microsoft Download Center page.
Although this page says that the installation package is intended for IT 
professionals and developers, you can safely download and install this file.


More info here: 

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[Ronda Brown]

Hi Chris,

Good suggestion by Tim, might be worth a try depending on which version of 
ArcGIS you have. 
You can get a trial version of Crossover (I think) to try. 
It doesn't look very promising though with this search below. "Known NOT to 
work in ArcGIS 10, & 9.2 and untested in version 8.3"

: 

You don't have a lot of time to obtain a copy of Windows 7 and get installed & 
setup to perhaps then find it doesn't work as well as you require.

Is your installation of WindowsXP in Parallels Desktop 8 completely uptodate 
have you run Windows Update and downloaded and installed everything it shows?

To check what version of Windows you are running in Parallels.
Start Parallels - Start WindowsXP
Then Go to - Control Panel  > System & Security > System 
You will then see under Windows edition - what version of WindowsXP you are 
running.
WindowsXP  Professional
Service Pack 3

I have Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 running in Parallels Desktop 8.

Cheers,
Ronni
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On 21/07/2013, at 7:36 AM, Chris Burton  wrote:

> Morning muggers
> 
> Its been awhile and I hope everyone are well
> 
> I have a dilemma that is now quite urgent regarding running new GIS software 
> on parallels (updated to version 8) which has XP.
> 
> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from XP 
> professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is required for 
> it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears saying a service 
> pack is required?
> 
> I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
> I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for network 
> and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?
> 
> My only other avenue it seems is to obtain a new version of windows, probably 
> Windows 7, or buy a PC laptop, as I will need everything up and running by 
> tomorrow!!
> 
> I would appreciate any advice from someone who may be familiar with this 
> situation?
> 
> Many thanks and best regards
> 
> Chris
> 
> PS Im using a macbook with OS 10 6.8 at 2.2ghz and 8gb of ram. These specs 
> are within the limits required for the GIS.
>  
> Christopher L.K. Burton
> Director
> Western Whale Research
> PO Box 1076
> Dunsborough WA 6281
> Mobile: 0419 199 120
> Email: c...@it.net.au 
> 
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[Tim Law]

Chris,

I have only one PC programme that I ever want to use on my Mac, and that is the 
mapping programme OziExplorer. It works okay on Parallels and Windows various 
versions, but it is such a pain having to start up Windows, get all the updates 
in order and 'cope' with a whole new layer of operating system, pay for new 
versions etc etc etc. 

I found an OSX app called Crossover and found it works just fine for the 
purpose of running OziExplorer. There is no need to run, or own, any Windows  
software.  It doesn't work for everything. You can check to see if the 
application you require works in Crossover at 
http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/

I think OziExplorer was not listed but I still got it working by following some 
tips I found on a help site. The same might be the case for you. 

Might be worth having a look. I've not found any downside of using Crossover 
for this purpose. 

Tim


On 21/07/2013, at 7:36 AM, Chris Burton  wrote:

> Morning muggers
> 
> Its been awhile and I hope everyone are well
> 
> I have a dilemma that is now quite urgent regarding running new GIS software 
> on parallels (updated to version 8) which has XP.
> 
> The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from XP 
> professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is required for 
> it to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears saying a service 
> pack is required?
> 
> I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
> I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for network 
> and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?
> 
> My only other avenue it seems is to obtain a new version of windows, probably 
> Windows 7, or buy a PC laptop, as I will need everything up and running by 
> tomorrow!!
> 
> I would appreciate any advice from someone who may be familiar with this 
> situation?
> 
> Many thanks and best regards
> 
> Chris
> 
> PS Im using a macbook with OS 10 6.8 at 2.2ghz and 8gb of ram. These specs 
> are within the limits required for the GIS.
>  
> Christopher L.K. Burton
> Director
> Western Whale Research
> PO Box 1076
> Dunsborough WA 6281
> Mobile: 0419 199 120
> Email: c...@it.net.au 
> 
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[Chris Burton]

Morning muggers

Its been awhile and I hope everyone are well

I have a dilemma that is now quite urgent regarding running new GIS software on 
parallels (updated to version 8) which has XP.

The software is large (ArcGIS) and system requirements say anything from XP 
professional home edition with service pack 3, and up wards is required for it 
to run. I have tried installing it but an error appears saying a service pack 
is required?

I have XP, but Im not sure if it is Professional and if it has the SP3? 
I have tried looking online and with Microsoft and only found SP3 for network 
and developers, so am not sure if this is what I need?

My only other avenue it seems is to obtain a new version of windows, probably 
Windows 7, or buy a PC laptop, as I will need everything up and running by 
tomorrow!!

I would appreciate any advice from someone who may be familiar with this 
situation?

Many thanks and best regards

Chris

PS Im using a macbook with OS 10 6.8 at 2.2ghz and 8gb of ram. These specs are 
within the limits required for the GIS.
 
Christopher L.K. Burton
Director
Western Whale Research
PO Box 1076
Dunsborough WA 6281
Mobile: 0419 199 120
Email: c...@it.net.au 

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parallels and XP

[Kevin Lock]

My wife uses XP to run a sewing machine program along with a WACOM  
tablet.


We have loaded XP onto a MacBook and it looks OK, but when we loaded  
the latest driver for the tablet the pen does not respond.


The Tablet Model is: CTF-420 and the program is 4D Sketch.


Any ides for me on this one?

Thanks

Kev

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