Internet Explorer on Mac OSX

CrossOver Mac is an impressive and useful piece of software. It lets you run Windows applications on Mac OSX without the need for virtual machines (e.g. Parallels). The app runs in what looks like a native OSX window and even allows you to access your OSX files from within the Windows app.

I was most impressed with the installation process. CodeWeavers has a repository of applications on their server that you can select to install on your Mac. No need for your own CDs (obviously this doesn’t get around licensing, you still need to own these apps or they have to be free e.g. Internet Explorer.) The installation process is very slick and dead easy, I can see non-technical users using this without much hassle.

In the above image you can see Internet Explorer 6.0 runnin on my Mac OSX desktop. Brilliant for testing websites. I’ll give Visual Studio 2005 a try next, a challenge if there is one.

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Derek Lakin 2 years ago 1 point
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Oh boy! If you can get VS2005 running on a Mac then there really is no obstacle to me making the switch.

I wonder how much money I can save by buying one while I'm here in the States ;)

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Paul Watson 2 years ago 1 point
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I'd say a good deal of money. Though a bit hassly with power cords, warranties and support. But still, much cheaper.

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