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 <c...@it.net.au> 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 > > www.souwest.org > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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