I need to run a Mojave accounting software on my M2 Max MacBook Pro for my business.
I tried the free trial version of Parallel, but it's not accepting Intel base OS.
I also try the beta version of Virtual Box, but it's bug, I cannot even run Windows 10 or 11.
Is there any solution out there ?
Thanks
MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 2023)
An M2 box cannot run an operating system earlier than shipped on it (Ventura) and Mojave has no Apple Silicon code in it so that, much like an Intel version of Windows, cannot run as a Virtual Machine guest on Ventura.
You options are to still have a Mac capable of running Mojave so you can continue to use that Mojave-dependent accounting software, or see if the software developer offers a newer version compatible with Ventura.
An M2 box cannot run an operating system earlier than shipped on it (Ventura) and Mojave has no Apple Silicon code in it so that, much like an Intel version of Windows, cannot run as a Virtual Machine guest on Ventura.
You options are to still have a Mac capable of running Mojave so you can continue to use that Mojave-dependent accounting software, or see if the software developer offers a newer version compatible with Ventura.
FWIW, you might want to look at UTM. It seems they use QEMU for x86/x64 emulation on Apple Silicon Macs. I imagine assuming it works, it would be slow. Guess it can't hurt to try or inquire.
Well, have you considered that you could install and run LInux OS not sure what accounting software your running that only supports a single version of Mac OS that only been around for say 2 years.
From sources across the web here is a bunch of accounting software that Linux supports check with your software developer bet he has supported other OS.
GnuCash
Grisbi
KMyMoney
HomeBank
RCA open-source application
Odoo
You definitely need to look for another app to replace this app then because sooner or later that old Intel Mac of yours will end up failing. You don't want to be in the position of having no viable accounting software to manage your business. That is the wrong time to look for and vet other software. Bite the bullet and find another accounting software package which you feel is best for your business.
As for @dialabrain's suggestion for UTM, that will not be easy to get macOS to work since the macOS installer checks for certain things to verify a Mac...usually most instructions for similar situations involves using customized macOS installers/images which have things pre-configured for such a VM solution. I would never trust my business to running an OS which has unknown modifications made to it.
As for a CrossOver solution, I would be hesitant even if it would work. Any change to the accounting app or any change to CrossOver could break your ability to use the accounting app. I would not want to trust my business critical software with this option....maybe if CrossOver guaranteed full support for that very specific app, but that is unlikely.
Yeah, that's what I read.
The accounting software company is offering a solution, but it's they Windows version in a Microsoft container, so it comes with all of Windows stuff that we don't like. Like the bad eyes distorting fonts and graphics. The non resizable windows to see more datas. I tried it and it is horrible.
Plus, they went like many others, on a monthly basis subscriptions that will cost way more.
When you stop paying, everything is lock on read only.
I still have an old Mac that can run Mojave, but hopefully, someone like Crossover will come with a solution.
Well, I'm afraid that's what is going to happen. I have 12 years of datas in that ****** software. Accountedge Pro.
But I'm going to be a bit patient before switching. Virtual Box have a developer version out for Apple Silicon Macs, so maybe....
Thanks for the link, I didn't know about UTM, but unfortunately, Mojave emulation does not work Apple Silicon Macs.
Mojave emulation on M2
