CrossOver from Macworld

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CrossOver from Macworld

Has anyone tried this software? Following is the claim from the Macworld website, as well as the URL for this product. I realize Parallels is a well known and trusted, but this one seems to be easier to use in some respects. Any replies would be much appreciated.

"With CrossOver, you can quickly and easily launch Windows apps right from your Mac dock without buying a Windows license, rebooting, or using a virtual machine. Whether you're looking to use Windows games, productivity software or utility programs, CrossOver allows you to run them natively on your Mac like normal. There's no simpler way to bring your operating systems together to work in harmony!"

https://shop.macworld.com/sales/crossover-15-for-mac-free-phone-support

Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), 3-1TB HDs, 2-2TB HDs, NEC PA271W

Posted on Aug 24, 2016 11:13 AM

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Answer 1

JimmyCMPIT

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Aug 24, 2016 11:36 AM in response to Garnick

sounds like it's built off Wine for mac, but Wine is free if it works out or not. Crossover has an easier interface but both these programs have been around for a long time.

https://www.davidbaumgold.com/tutorials/wine-mac/

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Answer 2

Aug 24, 2016 8:27 PM in response to Garnick

In has been my experience that where CrossOver works it is good but there so much it does not work on that you really must test it for all of the programs you wish to use it with before committing to it.

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