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Agree with George. If you are running windows to run one or two software programs then go with XP. Parallels just updated to 4.0 and its very good. I hear VM Ware Fusion is also very good.
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Jerry
Main System: 861v6, DSP8000s in corners, DSP7000s Center and Sides, 1-9 humans.
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Avoid Windows altogether - and run M.Config as though it were a Mac application - by downloading your free trial of CrossOverMac Pro... http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/Check out their promotional videos... http://www.codeweavers.com/products/videos/Alternatively, Sun have a free OpenSource solution - called VirtualBox... http://www.virtualbox.org/
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#1: DSP5200SE|DSW.2|218|210|506.2|504
#2: Prime/PSU|SOtM sMS-200 Mini NEO SE|Focal Stellia
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I'm no expert on Mac but Parallels can set up windows apps to look like "Mac" apps as well. It can sit on the Mac desk top and you never see "Windows". Switch between apps like it was native etc.
- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
HT: G61RSL, 4x5K, 5.5KHC, 2xSC6000, Transporter, HD621, Philips BDP7501 4K, Tivo, 65" LG OLED 4K C6
Computer: Foobar2000, 5K, Mojo, HiFiMan HE1000 V2
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ive downloaded a free trail of the codeweavers , which windows apps do i need to install to do the Meridian stuff cheers neil
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I run Vista on an intel mac using bootcamp and it works seamlessly apart from a few keyboard odditys. If you're starting from scratch and plan to use bootcamp I can't see any reason to run XP, Vista is a significant advance IMO, despite media commentary to the contrary, particularly in terms of the security model. Is there any advantage running Bootcamp instead of Parallels/Fusion? Sorry, I've never used Parallels/Fusion. My Macs run on a windows domain and we very seldom boot mac os.
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Enough said. By using CrossOverMac Pro, instead of Parallels or Fusion, you do not have to install a copy of Windows. That means: No partitioning your hard drive, Save money by not purchasing a legal copy of Windows OS, No memory sharing between Windows and Mac OS, Less disk space taken by installing Windows, No need to install separate anti-virus software for Windows, No constant Windows updates required, Runs Windows applications at native speed. Therefore, a Windows application will act and behave as though it were a native Mac application - even M.Config. http://www.Meridian-audio.com/support/download-installer.aspx
Not an Actor, nor married to Jamie-Lee Curtis.
#1: DSP5200SE|DSW.2|218|210|506.2|504
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maybe im doing something totally stupid , but crossovermac asks for a programm to " open " the Meridian common installer . too which windows programme i havent a clue
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I just downloaded the Crossover trial also and was able to load the Meridian Common Installer and legacy mconfig, but it won't run. It opens in the dock, and then closes. I was able to load and run Internet Explorer and it seems to work, and coincidentally the only site (so far) that doesn't work is Meridian.
Last edited by whumpf; 2008-12-18 18:27. Reason: Added info
Main system (when room is done): 861v4, 7 x DSP33, SW1600, Oppo, Sonos
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As far as I know CrossOver can not access USB or other devices directly. So I am afraid the Meridian Config program is not going to work (at least not for communicating with M boxes).
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I just downloaded the Crossover trial also and was able to load the Meridian Common Installer and legacy mconfig, but it won't run. It opens in the dock, and then closes. I was able to load and run Internet Explorer and it seems to work, and coincidentally the only site (so far) that doesn't work is Meridian. which windows software did you install
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As far as I know CrossOver can not access USB or other devices directly. So I am afraid the Meridian Config program is not going to work (at least not for communicating with M boxes). I was wondering about that. Oh well...
Main system (when room is done): 861v4, 7 x DSP33, SW1600, Oppo, Sonos
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I just downloaded the Crossover trial also and was able to load the Meridian Common Installer and legacy mconfig, but it won't run. It opens in the dock, and then closes. I was able to load and run Internet Explorer and it seems to work, and coincidentally the only site (so far) that doesn't work is Meridian. which windows software did you install Crossover originally installed win98, but when I the Meridian setup.exe it created another bottle with xp.
Main system (when room is done): 861v4, 7 x DSP33, SW1600, Oppo, Sonos
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