paint shop pro (switched from pc)

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paint shop pro (switched from pc)

hi there, i really need to use paint shop pro. i know it isn't available for macs, but because i have an intel dual core macbook is it possible to run windows apps like psp?

please help.
i am an expert pc user and a novice mac user. fill me in on what i need to know.
thank you 🙂

macbook, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on May 20, 2006 1:39 AM

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Answer 1

Imola

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May 20, 2006 1:46 AM in response to sqiud4

No you cannot run PSP in OS X, but what you can do is load Bootcamp which will let you run Windows XP with service pack 2 on a seperate partition. I just finished installing it on my MacBook and boy, I'm very impressed on how speedy Windows performs.

Buying a MacBook is like buying 2 laptops in one nice package!

-Imola

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Answer 2

May 20, 2006 1:52 AM in response to sqiud4

I would try getting WINE or DarWINE. It works with that emulation layer(well not an emulation layer as much as a Windows API) but it has worked in that. Check out these sites:

http://www.winehq.com/
http://darwine.opendarwin.org/

Good Luck and YES most windows programs work!

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Answer 3

iFrodo

Level 1

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May 20, 2006 2:41 AM in response to sqiud4

To be able to use Paint Shop Pro (or any other Windows app), and stay on MacOS X so that you don't have to reboot each time you need it, I recommend that you install Parallels Workstations: http://www.parallels.com/en/products/workstation/mac/

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