<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Macbook Army Builder?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/7.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Macbook Army Builder? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974335.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974335.page GMT Macbook Army Builder? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974381.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974381.page GMT Macbook Army Builder? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974494.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974494.page GMT Macbook Army Builder? AB, I just hold the option key down and the computer boots in windows. Additionally, you can take it a step further and buy a software called parallels that allows you to run both at the same time so there is no need to reboot. Commercials don't have to advertise something that someone can learn when they are shopping for a computer...specifically a Mac.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974584.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974584.page GMT Macbook Army Builder? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974610.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/974610.page GMT Macbook Army Builder?
CaptKaruthors wrote:That's why Macs have a thing called bootcamp on their OS. You can install windows and run both OS. I have XP on my mac so when I need to use AB, I just hold the option key down and the computer boots in windows. Additionally, you can take it a step further and buy a software called parallels that allows you to run both at the same time so there is no need to reboot. Commercials don't have to advertise something that someone can learn when they are shopping for a computer...specifically a Mac.



Bingo.

Let's not turn this into a needless mac vs. PC debate, and just focus on the solution:


Yes, unfortunately army builder does not support macs, but if you have an intel-based mac you can indeed boot your computer up as a PC to run 'PC only' software. And as CaptK mentioned Boot Camp is one (of several) programs that will allow you do this.


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Timmah wrote:macs are better than PCs because their security is far superior which keeps them from getting viruses.

I've had this (PC) computer for 3 years and the total number of viruses that I have ever got is zero
Also in terms of actual security linux is by far the most secure, followed by windows, and lastly mac.

If you have a mac you can buy windows and run mac/windows side by side. Or, you could just buy a PC, but you would miss out on the dozen of useful mac-only programs ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975103.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975103.page GMT Macbook Army Builder?
G]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975173.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975173.page GMT Macbook Army Builder? If I remember correctly windows 7 is in beta so it is free to download.
If you are an average computer user and don't want to have to use a web browser plug-in you would probably be safer with a mac.

There used to be a website (army roster?) that did army builder stuff online but it was shut down.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975194.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975194.page GMT Re:Macbook Army Builder? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975214.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975214.page GMT Macbook Army Builder?
Timmah wrote:macs are better than PCs because their security is far superior which keeps them from getting viruses.


That is hilarious. Macs don't have better security. They simply have a very small market share and as such, it isn't in the interest of hackers to make viruses to attack Macs.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975244.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975244.page GMT Macbook Army Builder? WINE if you're willing to take a few moments and aren't afraid of the possibility of using a command line. There is a WINE wiki that can help most any issue you have. Bootcamp is *not* necessary, and certainly not a requirement.



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augustus5 wrote:They simply have a very small market share and as such, it isn't in the interest of hackers to make viruses to attack Macs.

Initially there also was the inconvenience of writing virii for a RISC processor. The memory calls are a pain making the effort to reward the determining factor. There are many other contributing factors to your oversimplification, that are best discussed elsewhere.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975294.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/975294.page GMT Macbook Army Builder?
Xp disk for install

Parallels is also good too.. swap from Windows to OS X with a couple keystrokes.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/976468.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/976468.page GMT Macbook Army Builder?
ph34r wrote:
Timmah wrote:macs are better than PCs because their security is far superior which keeps them from getting viruses.

I've had this (PC) computer for 3 years and the total number of viruses that I have ever got is zero
Also in terms of actual security linux is by far the most secure, followed by windows, and lastly mac.

If you have a mac you can buy windows and run mac/windows side by side. Or, you could just buy a PC, but you would miss out on the dozen of useful mac-only programs


Actually Linux turns out to have a serious kernel level security issue.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/08/14/critical_linux_bug/

Linux servers are being used as a botnet.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/12/linux_zombies_push_malware/

No computer or OS is completely secure unless you physically isolate the machine from other users and the network.
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Security through obscurity is a myth. Use what you want. Why should I care?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/976866.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/976866.page GMT Re:Macbook Army Builder?
pjmcgrath07 wrote:ok guys this is not a debate rather a question of how i could get an army builder program.


WINE, as mentioned, is an option. There's what is essentially a 'spiffed up' commercial version of WINE available from Codeweavers called Crossover that might work as well.

I have Parallels on my Mac, and it can be a bit sluggish. If I needed something like Army Builder I might try Crossover or WINE as I believe it's lighter. WINE/Crossover essentially replicate the Windows APIs (I.E. programmers have access to special 'commands' for functions like drawing windows, accessing devices, etc.) while Parallels and VMWare essentially create a virtual machine that runs a separate windows install.

Macs are certainly not completely free from security issues, but a lot of the hacks essentially require downloading and executing an application, which is ultimately the equivalent of being 'intimate' with someone... Don't do it unless you're serious and aware of the consequences, and use protection!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/977590.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/256664/977590.page GMT Macbook Army Builder? SIGH. . .way to ignore my request to stay on-topic.


Anyway, I think the original question has been answered and I'm going to lock this thread because people just can't seem to resist going down the road to a Mac vs. PC debate.


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