Rosetta and Windows PPC programs

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Rosetta and Windows PPC programs

Does anyone know if all the MS Windows programs for the Mac PPC are completely supported by Rosetta?

I am sure the compatability list is very long, so I am just looking for the incompatible or "problematic" list. The only thing I see is the Mac Pro applications. Is that really it? Everything else "just works"?

Posted on Jan 12, 2006 2:09 PM

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Answer 1

iFelix

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Jan 12, 2006 2:44 PM in response to Michael Murray5

MS Office for the Mac will work on an Intel Mac.

Virtual PC for the Mac won't work.

Microsoft are working on Universal binaries.

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Answer 2

Jan 12, 2006 2:59 PM in response to iFelix

Thank you. MS Office is a BIG relief. That was my biggest concern.

How about IE and WMP?

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iFelix

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Jan 12, 2006 3:03 PM in response to Michael Murray5

Those I have not read about. However I suspect they will both work as unlike Virtual PC they are not processor dependent.

You are aware that MS no longer support IE and that they recommend you switch browsers.

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mduser63

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Jan 12, 2006 5:46 PM in response to iFelix

They've also apparently now discontinued WMP for the Mac, and are pushing Flip4Mac for WMV playback for Mac users. I don't know if Flip4Mac will currently work in Rosetta.

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Jan 13, 2006 7:55 AM in response to iFelix

OK. I didn't know that.

I know Firefox is good, and I think it may work for websites that want you to use IE. I also use Outlook through the web for work purposes. Is there a reccomended browser?

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Jan 13, 2006 8:05 AM in response to mduser63

Flip4mac looks like a solution to playback files. I guess I have to pay for that plugin?

What can use to play MP3 and WMA, download music, and load any of these files (including DRM files form an online store) to my MP3 player? I thought I could just use WMP, but maybe there is a replacement. My MP3 player just works like a portable HD, but DRM files have to be transferred differently.

Thanks for your help in advance.

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iFelix

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Jan 13, 2006 11:26 AM in response to Michael Murray5

If the website requires an ActiveX control then no Mac Browser will do.

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