Does anyone have experience of using Web Designer 7 on a Mac? I know I would have to run it through a Virtual Window and it might run slower, but does it actually work?
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Does anyone have experience of using Web Designer 7 on a Mac? I know I would have to run it through a Virtual Window and it might run slower, but does it actually work?
I have heard that is does.
The reason I ask is that a friend ( who doesn't own a Mac) tells me that many of the features such as Flash Video wont work.
I suspect he's confusing an iPad with a Mac.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allan
I have an Imac with Parallels and Windows 7. Xtreme Designer pro 7 works just fine so Web Designer 7 should have no problems either.
Thanks Ted D
I've ordered my iMac!
As I'm a beginner to Mac's, do you have any do's or dont's on installing Parallels, Win7 & Web Designer 7?
If you want to save som money, you could also try VirtualBox for free instead of Parallels.
Not sure why you want a Mac. Is it anything specific?
I have always used Windows machines because you get so much more of everything, except the great Apple design. I am among other things a professional designer and website designer and I have never had a client ask, what platform do you work on. The computer is a tool, and I always opt for the most tool for the money.
Yes, but what value the aesthetic of what you stare at day in day out?
It's just a personal choice, isn't it? How many company cars are function over design and aspiration?
I have used Microsoft products since 1990 and have grown to loathe them over the years. I've found myself replacing their operating systems in just the hope that things might be better. Windows 7 was great for 6 months until the onslaught of updates began messing things up.Quote:
Originally Posted by gwpriester
I must stop ranting!
I have run a Linux system this year without any problems but want more, so a Mac is the next stop.
I don't know, I've been using Win7 since the free beta, and haven't had any problems with it at all.
-- Ben
Ah, another Mac v Win thread.. I'll get the popcorn :D
Anyway Allan, there's a lot of folks using Xara on a Mac via a virtual machine - so good luck and keep this thread updated with your progress and experiences yeh?
and it's in the wrong forum technically - but as the advice applies to xara designer too, I'm inclined to leave it....
Gary, try working on a Mac and you see the difference :-) I also used the argument that the computer is just a tool and you get more bang for the bucks when buying a Win-PC and Macs are just good marketing and design before being a tool. And I still partly agree, but after getting my Macbook Pro I can't see myself switching back to a PC/ for a long time! Simply the multitouch mousepad entertains you for days :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by gwpriester
OK, I don't say it's perfect but neither is the PC - each have theirs strengths and they are both tools. The difference is that my Macbook Pro is more fun to use!
-Paul
bit like raster versus vector - 'c'est la vie'
Paul - Can I borrow yours? I'm too cheap to buy one! :)
I did the website for our local paper for three years. The publisher would send me her files and I would add the content to the site.
The same paper just featured some artist this month who does those 3D stereogram thingies.
My point? Barb had a very sophisticated Mac setup with all the latest Adobe CS software.
Frequently she would complain about her Mac crashing and losing her work. I always responded with an ironic chuckle, "Those things only happen to Windows users!" :rolleyes:
Hi Allan,
Just want to chime in here as I've moved to a macbook pro this year, when they put in the Sandy Bridge processor. I got it because I ride my bike with it either on my back or in panniers, so wanted the robustness of the unibody aluminum (and that delightful glass touchpad).
Anyway, what I really wanted to suggest to you is to maybe go with bootcamp instead of parallels. Most of my work is 3D and my (windows-based) apps are resource-intensive. I wanted to be sure that I did as little as possible to cripple the windows side - which I understand that emulators (like parallels) do. Just something to keep in mind...
Cheers!