Purchasing a new computer?

With the holidays upon us, we traditionally experience an increase in the number of users who purchase new technology. If you are planning to purchase an Apple device (iPad, MacBook, iMac, etc.) with the intent of using it for the GFC CMLS, please keep in mind that, currently, we are only partially Mac-compatible. We will not be fully Mac-compatible until the transition to our new Matrix system is complete (scheduled for the Summer of 2012).

So, if you are in the market for a computer that will give you immediate access to all GFC CMLS programs, you will still need to be running the Windows operating system. If you are intent on getting a Mac, you will still be able to use Paragon and reInsight Mobile right away, but RE/Xplorer will not work on it unless it has Windows installed.

Using a Mac with RE/Xplorer or Paragon

If you'd like to get RE/Xplorer and Paragon to run on an Intel-based Mac, there are a couple of ways you can do that.

You can buy a copy of Parallels or Fusion, and either of those will let you run the Windows operating system. You will also need to buy a copy of Windows to install in one of those 2 programs, such as Windows 7.

Another way to get Windows running on a Mac is to use BootCamp, which is included with newer Macs, but then you have to reboot the computer each time you want to switch between the Mac or PC operating systems.
You would also still need to buy a copy of Windows to install with BootCamp, just like with Parallels or Fusion.

For more info (system requirements, etc.) on Fusion, Parallels and Bootcamp, click the links below:

http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/

http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/

http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/