Regarding personal use: I have a desktop running Vista Business, a Mac
G4 tower, and a laptop running XP Pro.
Alice
Dennis Stanley wrote:
I don't know if this has been covered here but if you're
getting a new
Intel-based Mac there are solutions (BootCamp, VMWare, etc.) for running
Windows-based family tree software on your new Mac.
My next PC will be another Apple. I have a PowerPC-based one at the moment
(5+ years old) and it has NEVER given me problems...
Dennis Stanley
Dickenson County Coordinator
On Sun, September 9, 2007 5:13 pm, Christine wrote:
> 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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