Family Historian on Apple Mac

tonydem · Post by **tonydem** » 21 Oct 2006 15:58

I've been playing with FH on an Intel Based Apple Mac. Using codeweavers Crossover Office I can install and run FH 2.3.5 with no problems. It runs very well and very fast. However, when I install the V3 upgrade, the program won't start at all. Mac OS is obviously not a supported platform. has anybody else had any experiences with FH on MacOS or Linux?

Tony

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tonydem · Post by **tonydem** » 28 Oct 2006 11:52

Further to this. FH3 runs a treat using Parallels Desktop with WinXP loaded. This is faster than running FH on my normal XP machine.

pbryan · Post by **pbryan** » 23 Mar 2007 18:53

I wondered if you, or anyone else, have tried 3.1.1 with Crossover Mac?

As I am toying with the idea of buying a MAC.

Paul

ridcully · Post by **ridcully** » 07 Jun 2007 13:09

I have just installed V3.1.2 on my macbook Pro using Crossover. Seems to work well! Only small problem so far is some of the help options crash FH. I used a full install of FH, no upgrades
I'll let you know in a week or so if its stable and is worthwhile.

Ian
[grin]Very happy so far.

hammerton · Post by **hammerton** » 30 Jun 2007 14:35

I'm also toying with the idea of buying a Mac.
Is this a good idea for FH?
I assume that Crossover is a program that has to be bought.
Can anyone enlighten me further?
Michael

pamlong · Post by **pamlong** » 11 Aug 2007 14:19

Hi,
By the way, I'm Darren, not Pam. I'm trying to install FH3 on my mum's Intel Mac Mini, using Crossover.

We've had FH2 working without problems, but installing FH3 fails when entering the CD key. I'm pretty sure the key is correctly entered and that I've distinguished the characters correctly.

I'd really like to get FH3 working this weekend, as I've travelled up especially to do this. I'm pretty keen to avoid having to use a Windows VM, as that would mean having to buy a copy of Windows and live with all the nausea running Windows would entail.

I'm encouraged by the fact that others have this working, so it seems that it's not an iimpossible task.

I wonder if other's have had issues getting the CD key accepted. It's not being rejected, it's just that nothing happens after entering the key and hitting .

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Darren

YouTube · Post by **Jane** » 11 Aug 2007 21:37

V3 uses a security routine, which might be the problem. I have seen a note that suggests on Virtual PC at least there may be a compatibilty switch which might help. I have never used a Mac so can't help more than that.

mchance · Post by **mchance** » 14 Feb 2008 17:21

Hi
I'm seriously thinking of getting one of the new Macbook Airs. As this thread hasn't been active since last year, can anyone tell me the pros & cons of running FH on the new Leopard OX either using a Windows emulator or BootCamp?
Many thanks
Michael

rclrocco · Post by **rclrocco** » 14 Feb 2008 19:22

Michael,
Pros: all the benefits of FH3 plus the mac environment and all its benefits such as better image handling, freedom for Spyware and viruses, touch wood, and escape from Outlook and the Microsoft world.. Oh and you also have to have a proper copy of Windows with a valid product key etc. So that's more cost unless you have your original Windows disc.

Cons: the small print bits they don't tell you: you need to install Anti virus and spyware software on the Windows installation even though its running on the mac; and you need to have some decent memory.

I'm a long time PC user but have had a new iMac for about three weeks and really like it. trouble is I also discovered FH3 last year and really like it. Like you, I want the best of both worlds, using Parallels.

One other option is to use FH3 on a laptop, and something like Reunion on the Mac. But I would rather use FH3

first post so just getting used to things. Is there some part of this Forum where I should send an intro or first post?

mchance · Post by **mchance** » 14 Feb 2008 20:25

Many thanks for that. It's a great help.Can you tell me a bit more about Parallels please?
As far as I know there isn't anywhere to send a first post. I don't think you need to. Welcome aboard!
Michael

RSellens · Post by **RSellens** » 16 Feb 2008 10:10

Hi Michael,
I have been using parallels on my Mac Pro (upgraded to Leopard about a month ago) now for about 6 months, running Windows Vista and FH3. Parallels is a virtual machine system, which you launch from the MAC OS, you can run almmost any operating system you want under parallels as a seperate virtual machine and have the freedom to switch between the various virtual machines and the MAC OS via just simple key strokes. The best place to find more info is the parallels web site (http://www.parallels.com).
The only issue that i have found is that certain parts of Vista do not work with parallels properly (things like Video and a lot of the new graphics features of the operating system), but all the basics work well. Also sometimes after an update to the parallels product, windows needs to be activated again as it sees that the 'BIOS' has changed and assumes its a new PC.

Richard

mchance · Post by **mchance** » 16 Feb 2008 10:54

Richard
Many thanks for your reply. I'll have a look at the Parallels site.
Michael

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