10-28-2008, 10:13 AM
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Dances with Wolves
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Section 304
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so crossover lets you use windows?
edit: nm - i found this:
CrossOver Mac:
Our flagship Windows-to-Macintosh compatibility tool. Intended for Intel Mac OS X machines, CrossOver Mac will allow Mac users to run their favorite Windows applications seamlessly on their Mac. Windows files can be opened directly within your file browser, or from email attachments. No rebooting, no switching to a virtual machine, and no Windows Operating System license required; CrossOver is a complete replacement for your Windows OS as far as your Windows software is concerned.
CrossOver Games:
Based on the latest Wine Games development work, CrossOver Games allows Mac and Linux users to run their favorite Windows games in the environment of their choice. No rebooting, no switching to a virtual machine, and no Windows Operating System license required; CrossOver gives you the best performance possible if you're not running on Windows.
CrossOver Linux:
Our flagship Windows-to-Linux desktop productivity tool. Allows you to run many popular office productivity software applications on Linux, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project and Visio, graphics applications like Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, and Adobe Photoshop, and many more. Not only that, but CrossOver Linux also allows you to use many Windows Web browser plugins, such as QuickTime and Shockwave, directly on your Linux browser. Runs on many popular Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, Redhat, Novell, Suse, Xandros, Mandriva and others. No Windows Operating System license required; CrossOver is a complete replacement for your Windows OS as far as your applications are concerned.
Last edited by Russic; 10-28-2008 at 10:18 AM.
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10-28-2008, 10:19 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl
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Originally Posted by Russic
so crossover lets you use windows?
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The CrossOver products make it possible to run Windows programs on Mac OS X and Linux without needing a copy or license for Windows itself.
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So I am guessing you don't even need Windows, as it will run windows programs w/o windows.
I am wondering about the difference between the Games and Pro version.
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10-28-2008, 10:21 AM
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GOAT!
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The Games one is just optimized for running games. It's the same framework, just different configurations/settings.
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10-28-2008, 10:23 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl
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Ahh, is there no way of changing the configurations within crossover itself? Or is it just to simplify for people?
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10-28-2008, 10:30 AM
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GOAT!
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Originally Posted by Rathji
Ahh, is there no way of changing the configurations within crossover itself? Or is it just to simplify for people?
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I'm not sure, really. I have yet to use it... I'll be messing around with it tonight though. Might as well get them both today, since they're both free. 
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10-28-2008, 10:33 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl
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Ya I did. I am not even running a linux machine currently, but have been toying with the idea of putting it on my home desktop. This may cement the decision, now if I can only find the time....
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10-28-2008, 10:35 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Originally Posted by Rathji
Ahh, is there no way of changing the configurations within crossover itself? Or is it just to simplify for people?
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Games and Pro are essentially the same thing, but the "Games" is released more frequently to integrate the changes in WINE (the program that Crossover is built upon) faster.
So if there is a feature that WINE integrates, the "Games" version will probably get that feature first, while the "Pro" version waits a bit longer to ensure stability.
If You want to run World of Warcraft, either will work. If you want to run a bleeding edge game just released, probably the "Games" version will be able to play it sooner.
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10-28-2008, 11:00 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Violating Copyrights
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It's been a long time since I have looked at Wine. Do they still have 'supported applications' that which are the only ones that work or is it all apps will work, your mileage may vary?
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10-28-2008, 11:21 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Originally Posted by Barnes
It's been a long time since I have looked at Wine. Do they still have 'supported applications' that which are the only ones that work or is it all apps will work, your mileage may vary?
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I haven't followed it in a long time, either. I had heard it was doing a lot better, but haven't followed up.
But for the price today, it is worth a look.
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"But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity"
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