Douglas,
Thank you very much for the information. I'll take this time before I buy the iMac to
do a lot of research. I want to be more prepared.
I have FTM version 2005 but will search for the old FTM for Mac and other genealogy
programs for Mac. I called FTM last month and they told me that they don't make a Mac
version. I didn't realize that they had in the past. Wonder why they stopped making
it for the Mac.
Christine
coordination for New Kent Co.
Douglas Anderson <DougWater(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: >>Gosh, am I going to have
problems? I am planning on buy an iMac as soon
as Apple releases its new OS, Leopard. I haven't had an Apple since the
"Apple e". <<
There is considerable difference and change from an Apple IIe or IIGS
running ProDOS and/or Applesoft DOS, Apple Pascal or OS 6, respectively,
than the newer Apple Operating System OS 9.x or the OS X. The newer Apple
computers, those designated with the G4 and G5 primarily utilize the Apple
OS 9.0 / 9.1 / 9.2 in conjunction with OS X 10.x. Some of the newer Apple
computers now can use a Pentium Processor allowing them to be configured for
Windows XP. I developed this topic and information because you first should
attempt to determine the Apple Macintosh Model you are going to purchase.
Furthermore, the Apple Macintosh, because of their hardware and software
capabilities, have extensive cross-platform compatibility with most software
applications and operating systems. The Apple Macintosh is a very capable
and powerful computer.
<
I have no idea how it is done with an Apple computer.<<
Word Pad can write and save to many formats (.doc, .txt, etc.) and the Apple
Macintosh from OS 7.x to OS X, can exchange them, open them, save them in
all the same formats as Word Pad. However, you may require a similar Word
Pad application installed on the Apple Macintosh to perform some of the
more complex formats and conversions. However, there are multitudes of Free
conversion products on the web. In my opinion, the upload and networking on
the Apple Macintosh are much easier, I believe you will also find them to be
easier. Also, many of the earlier html editors, online services (AOL,
eWorld, BBS, etc.) were developed primarily with the Apple Macintosh in
mind. So, there is much information and help (MUG's-Macintosh User Groups)
on the web pertaining to the Apple.
> Since Family Tree Maker (the genealogy program I use) doesn't
make a Mac
version, one of my computer programmer sons said he would make the iMac
double bootable. Meaning I can boot into Apple's Leopard OS or either XP or
Vista to use my PC programs. <<
The GEDCOM file Family TreeMaker can produce is fairly universal across all
OS and platforms. All it requires is a Genealogy Program to import it, and
thee are numerous Genealogical Programs available for the Apple Macintosh,
many are free. Also, Family Tree Maker was made for the Macintosh as well
(I do not recollect what the last version was) and I still use it on my
Macintosh. It is still useful for opening, importing, exporting, and saving
GEDCOMS and FTM files. It is also compatible with FTM files created on a
WinTel system, but it depends on the FTM version that created them. As far
as dual OS, Apple Macintosh allow a dual boot system. The older Apples
requires a multiple partitioning of the Hard Drive(s) with different
formats. The newer have the multiple OS boot capability built into the OS
and is performed by selection. And, there are software programs that have
emulation capabilities of various OS, allowing one to install just about any
OS(s), and being able to switch from the Apple OS to the other OS without
rebooting. The software emulation programs have all of the features enabled
just as if you are on a computer with that OS. For example, if you
installed Windows NT 4.0 Server on your Apple Macintosh G5 running OS X
10.3, the G5 would perform and have the same Windows NT user interface just
as if it were on a WinTel Computer. There are many, many ways on the Apple
Macintosh to rune Multiple OS's, file conversions, and cross platform
compatibility. I have not looked recently to determine if Windows Vista was
available yet for the Apple Macintosh, but I would guess it would be.
> I'm also considering trying to convert my files over to Apple
program
files. Any one tried to convert FTM files to an Apple based genealogy
program?<<
I would suspect there would be real issues attempting to convert Windows
system files or OS Specific file to Apple Program files. It would be
difficult to near impassible to say the least. However, most standard file
formats are just that, standardized across both platforms. And there are
many tools, converters, and the such available to make them compatible. As
I had mentioned previously, FTM files can be converted to GEDCOMS. Or,
depending on the FTM version that created them, could be opened with the
Apple Mac FTM final release. There may be a program available to perform
this conversion as well, but I have not looked for it.
The biggest challenge I see is for you to gain more knowledge of the Apple
OS and how to perform general operations (upload, FTP, browser, etc.) and
maintenance. Once you have a fair knowledge of this, then I suggest you
work on simple file conversions. If you transfer your files via a CD from
the WinTel to the Apple Mac, the Mac should read the CD's. However, this
will usually not work the other way around. Incidentally, Apple actually
invented Windows on the personal computer, so features of Windows are
similar as on an Apple Mac.
Anyway, it appears as if you have much to learn. It will be a challenge at
first, but once you have gain some knowledge, I am sure you will find the
ease and the benefits the Apple Macintosh platform affords the user.
Sincerely,
Douglas Anderson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christine"
To:
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [VAGEN] Apple user?
Gosh, am I going to have problems? I am planning on buy an iMac as
soon
as Apple releases its new OS, Leopard. I haven't had an Apple since the
"Apple e".
On my PC, I use WordPad to write html code and upload (FTP) to the site.
I have no
idea how it is done with an Apple computer.
Since Family Tree Maker (the genealogy program I use) doesn't make a Mac
version, one of my computer programmer sons said he would make the iMac
double bootable. Meaning I can boot into Apple's Leopard OS or either XP or
Vista to use my PC programs.
I'm also considering trying to convert my files over to Apple program
files.
Any one tried to convert FTM files to an Apple based genealogy
program?
Christine
Douglas Anderson wrote:
----- Original Message -----
From: "Freddie Spradlin"
To:
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:27 AM
Subject: [VAGEN] Apple user?
> Is there an Apple user, who can help me with browser/WP options
> for text files?
>
> This is not related to genealogy
> Freddie S.
>
>
>
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