Windows/Quicken on a Mac?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
Randallcw wrote:
I am looking to purchase a new Imac 27" computer. I am also a quicken user on a PC. How much of a problem would it be to install windows on the mac for the sole purpose of running quicken 2010? Any suggestions as what I could expect for this type of installation?
Dave Dahle wrote:
*If you're just using ONE Windows app, then the best option would be one of the virtualization apps (Parallels / VMWare).*
Keep in mind that for the Boot Camp or virtualization applications, you will need a Windows CD and key. Also, you will need to take the same protection measures on the new installation - Windows will still be Windows even when running on Apple hardware.
hart40 wrote:
*For Quicken? Quicken doesn't seem like it would be using much of the system resources at all.* Rebooting every time you wanted to look at your budget would be a pain in the neck. Using a virtualizer would be much smoother for one low-impact app.
That said, since you have to buy Windows anyway it seems like trying the free version of virtualBox first would be a good idea to start out with just to save money.
And next question would be isn't there a mac-compatible finance application that could import the quicken data you already have? Might be worth looking into.
Windows/Quicken on a Mac?