WordPerfect on a Mac
Sep 18, 2013 06:51:27 #
I've been using WordPerfect almost since it started, and I'll continue to use it on my Windows machine. What I would like to do is be able to use it on my Mac. I know there are ways to run Windows programs on a Mac, but from what I've heard, there are lots of drawbacks.
I recently learned that Corel has made WP 3.5 for the Mac available as a free download. I haven't tried it yet, but I hope to get it later today.
http://main.system7today.com/software/wordperfect/wordperfect.html
Any comments on WP 3.5?
I recently learned that Corel has made WP 3.5 for the Mac available as a free download. I haven't tried it yet, but I hope to get it later today.
http://main.system7today.com/software/wordperfect/wordperfect.html
Any comments on WP 3.5?
Sep 19, 2013 02:54:38 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been using WordPerfect almost since it starte... (show quote)
I understand the free download was for a 68000 or PowerMac at IOS 7.5. I would call Corel and ask them generally if the program will run on an Intel Mac and specifically if it will run on your machine with your specific IOS. I believe you will need at least Version 3.51 to run on an an Intel Mac.
You can run just about any Windows program on a Mac IF you partition your drive and dedicate part of the drive to a Windows emulator such as Parallels:
http://windows-emulator-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
Sep 19, 2013 06:46:06 #
Mogul wrote:
I understand the free download was for a 68000 or ... (show quote)
Since it's a free download, I'll give it a try and see what happens. I don't want to mix Mac and PC.
Sep 19, 2013 08:19:24 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Since it's a free download, I'll give it a try and see what happens. I don't want to mix Mac and PC.
I, too, am a WordPerfect fan. It is so much better than Word. I have been using it with Parallels since i switched to Mac about 7 or 8 years ago without a problem.
Sep 19, 2013 09:47:12 #
Dr Grump wrote:
I, too, am a WordPerfect fan. It is so much better than Word. I have been using it with Parallels since i switched to Mac about 7 or 8 years ago without a problem.
Parallels? I think I heard of that. I'll take a look. I see they also make Quicken for the Mac, and the files are compatible with WP files.
Can you give me a brief rundown on how that works?
Sep 19, 2013 10:29:00 #
Parallels creates a partition onto which you can install a virtual Windows program. There you can add WordPerfect or any other microsoft applications. It works very slickly with Mac. You can got from one O S to the other without a problem. Actually you can have both a Mac and a Windows program running at the same time, switching back and forth as you wish. Text copied from the Mac program can be pasted into your MS program without a hitch. Very helpful if you have programs like WP or Photoshop for Windows but like Mac for general purposes.
Sep 19, 2013 10:36:53 #
Dr Grump wrote:
Parallels creates a partition onto which you can i... (show quote)
And this will work with a disc that already had programs and data? How do you decide how large to make the partition, and can it be adjusted later?
Sep 19, 2013 10:45:32 #
#1: Yes
#2: Installation is pretty automatic and you can adjust later.
#2: Installation is pretty automatic and you can adjust later.
Sep 19, 2013 10:47:57 #
Dr Grump wrote:
#1: Yes
#2: Installation is pretty automatic and you can adjust later.
#2: Installation is pretty automatic and you can adjust later.
Sounds perfect.
EDIT: Will I have to buy a copy of Windows to install on the Mac?
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Sep 19, 2013 15:22:19 #
Rbode wrote:
http://www.parallels.com/
I can't download it on my Mac (pop-up blocker turned off), so I'm downloading onto my PC, and I'll use a flash drive to move it.
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