Vision software and Macs

Chris R · 6th July 2008, 17:43

Hi,
Can anyone help me, please?
I am a brand new rebreather diver with a shiny new Evolution+ to play with...however, the software says it is only windows compatible and I have a Macbook so can anyone tell me if it possible to get a software for my mac that will allow me to run the vision software?
Apologies if this is a really dumb question!
Any advice greatfully received!
Cheers
Christine

Little Devil · 6th July 2008, 20:03

Hi,

Get Parallels and you'll be able run windows on your Mac.

cheers

Chris R · 7th July 2008, 19:24

Thank you,
I had been looking at both this and VM Fusion as options, but being quite computer illiterate I wasn't sure if this would do the job!
Thanks again
C

***Beanie*** · 8th July 2008, 08:08

Basically you need windows any of the methods seem to work boot camp, parrells etc..

**NEDIVER** · 9th July 2008, 20:37

parallels works great for me!!!!!!

Patto_chan · 9th July 2008, 20:47

I remember a thread on this from last year: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...usion-mac.html

Chris R · 10th July 2008, 19:21

Thanks guys,
Expect another post when I try to install the programmes!
I will give parallels a go methinks. I knew a rebreather was never going to be cheap......!

Tienuts · 10th July 2008, 20:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris R)

Thanks guys,
Expect another post when I try to install the programmes!
I will give parallels a go methinks. I knew a rebreather was never going to be cheap......!

You might want to give Fusion a try over Parallels. That's what I use, and the folks at the Apple store said they heard it's much more stable, and gives less problems when trying to import export data via a port.

**NEDIVER** · 11th July 2008, 04:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tienuts)

You might want to give Fusion a try over Parallels. That's what I use, and the folks at the Apple store said they heard it's much more stable, and gives less problems when trying to import export data via a port.

Fusion may be more stable, however is limited with the software that can be executed.

I have had no problems with Parallels crashing or performing with the Vision software.

hope that helps.

Tienuts · 11th July 2008, 12:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by NEDIVER)

Fusion may be more stable, however is limited with the software that can be executed.

Neddiver, what do you mean by this? You mean programs that are run in XP via Fusion? I am in laptop transition right now, and haven't been able to play with Fusion too much.

Tony

6th July 2008, 17:43	#1 (permalink)
Chris R New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 3	Vision software and Macs Hi, Can anyone help me, please? I am a brand new rebreather diver with a shiny new Evolution+ to play with...however, the software says it is only windows compatible and I have a Macbook so can anyone tell me if it possible to get a software for my mac that will allow me to run the vision software? Apologies if this is a really dumb question! Any advice greatfully received! Cheers Christine
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Little Devil New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 41	Re: Vision software and Macs Hi, Get Parallels and you'll be able run windows on your Mac. cheers __________________ Vires quod Ignarus www.c-19.net
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7th July 2008, 19:24	#3 (permalink)
Chris R New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 3	Re: Vision software and Macs Thank you, I had been looking at both this and VM Fusion as options, but being quite computer illiterate I wasn't sure if this would do the job! Thanks again C
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8th July 2008, 08:08	#4 (permalink)
*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,177	Re: Vision software and Macs Basically you need windows any of the methods seem to work boot camp, parrells etc.. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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9th July 2008, 20:37	#5 (permalink)
NEDIVER Sic Semper Tyrannis Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 143	Re: Vision software and Macs parallels works great for me!!!!!! __________________ -Tom- "slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" TM "Insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again, expecting different results" Albert Einstein
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9th July 2008, 20:47	#6 (permalink)
Patto_chan Annoying fish since 1992 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 63	Re: Vision software and Macs I remember a thread on this from last year: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...usion-mac.html
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10th July 2008, 19:21	#7 (permalink)
Chris R New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 3	Re: Vision software and Macs Thanks guys, Expect another post when I try to install the programmes! I will give parallels a go methinks. I knew a rebreather was never going to be cheap......!
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10th July 2008, 20:23	#8 (permalink)
Tienuts Chief Prankster Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 225	Re: Vision software and Macs Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris R) Thanks guys, Expect another post when I try to install the programmes! I will give parallels a go methinks. I knew a rebreather was never going to be cheap......! You might want to give Fusion a try over Parallels. That's what I use, and the folks at the Apple store said they heard it's much more stable, and gives less problems when trying to import export data via a port.
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11th July 2008, 04:38	#9 (permalink)
NEDIVER Sic Semper Tyrannis Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 143	Re: Vision software and Macs Quote: (Originally Posted by Tienuts) You might want to give Fusion a try over Parallels. That's what I use, and the folks at the Apple store said they heard it's much more stable, and gives less problems when trying to import export data via a port. Fusion may be more stable, however is limited with the software that can be executed. I have had no problems with Parallels crashing or performing with the Vision software. hope that helps. __________________ -Tom- "slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" TM "Insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again, expecting different results" Albert Einstein
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Tienuts Chief Prankster Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 225	Re: Vision software and Macs Quote: (Originally Posted by NEDIVER) Fusion may be more stable, however is limited with the software that can be executed. Neddiver, what do you mean by this? You mean programs that are run in XP via Fusion? I am in laptop transition right now, and haven't been able to play with Fusion too much. Tony
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