#Installing parallel on mac

[pupsmailbox]

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[illegalbootjeggingoperation]

them: i got a new computer

me: what gender is it

them: ?

me: what gender is it. you know, windows, mac, linux

them: well it’s a macbook but it has parallels installed so it can run windows for work

me: ooh. femboy stuff

[ponett]

If you ever make a Mac port of SLARPG I will acquire one of those huge mining trucks and fill it with praise then deliver it to your house it doesn’t work on Crossover or the Game Porting Toolkit for some reason

it's currently impossible for me to do a mac port because 1) rpg maker vx ace has never supported mac exports and 2) because it's a 32-bit application, and apple (in their endless wisdom) ended all support for 32-bit apps a few years back, meaning that even if you use the wine conversion options that USED to work your computer will just refuse to launch the game. (unless your mac somehow hasn't been updated in three years, or you have a years-old OS installed via parallels, i guess)

given these roadblocks, please don't wait up for a mac port. you'd be better off just trying to borrow a windows laptop from someone or something like that

[daemonhxckergrrl]

Ahrah: @dragongirlcock encouraged us to tell you that we've recently made the permanent jump from Windows to Linux. Your post on the topic on top of the usual Microsoft bullshit was one of the catalysts to just do it now. We did play around with several different distros in 2013 in a dual boot system, so we already had a feel for a few different ones and what we prefer in a DE and whatnot. They were all Debian based, but then we happened to stumble across Garuda KDE Dr460nized, and aside from that we really like KDE Plasma, couldn't possibly pass up on a distro with that name XD Plus it has been nice having most gaming things working out of the box and generally saved us some floundering in figuring out what all we needed, bc things have come a long way since 2013.

We've been having bit of a time trying to learn the terminal and all, and have been running into miscellaneous issues, but it has been comforting to have more expirienced people we know look at them and go, "that problem is Weird wtf???"

Sometimes we'll go looking for info and the internet is like, "Ubuntu = Linux, especially if you're a newbie, and here's how to do things without having to touch the big scary terminal :) " and anything that might be helpful it feels like there's the expectation that you know everything already if you're on Arch. *angry dragon noises*

We feel like we've somehow happened to slip through the cracks of what people "typically" do or are encouraged to do when it comes to transitioning to Linux, why is this? Bc I feel that us having more of an interest in learning more shouldn't be that odd, it seems stranger to me that there seems to be a Windows vs Mac parallel with Debian vs Arch in terms of the general information available and expectations??? Also any recommentions on ways to just stumble upon things would be helpful. Bc sure we can got to the AUR, but you have to kind of already know what you're looking for.

hell yeah !!! welcome to The Community !! (programmer socks optional d: )

oooooohhh garuda !! recognised the name and is bc it's built atop arch !!

yeag, the ubuntu-as-default assumptions (which, annoyingly, even affects debian users sometimes) are frustrating. also the "commands scawy uwu" attitude (which also seems to include "just paste this magic command in the terminal dw it's totally fine :))))" from time to time) is frustrating as well.

i don't expect every single person to manually install arch, or like gentoo or smth, spend a week configuring it, and fuckign write an emacs port to run it as a full wayland compositor, but treating computers as Magical Boxes and users as Inherently Inept really gets my goat.

idk what good communities look like anymore bc i'm not part of any and solve shit myself or by asking friends/partners, but for arch, the official wiki tends to have most things well-explained. it's not a complete solution but it should help 🩷

in conjunction w/ the arch wiki, we use stackoverflow, man pages (documentation that doesn't require a website 7 months pregnant w/ javascript octuplets ? gooodddsss it feels good), package manager search, chaotic-aur (has most aur packages pre-compiled as an additional repo, so pacman can search and install them), tldr which is simplified man pages (very handy for example commands !!)

linux systems really are a thousand rats in a trench coat, so understanding what rats ya got helps but can take time. the best way round that is have a system you can break.

for like getting from ubuntu-coded to arch-coded, we're planning some GUIDEs that may be handy. wanna cover basic terminal and shell stuff, standard unix commands, what some of the bigger trenchcoat rats are and why.

until then, if there's any specific questions feel free to drop a message here or in DMs or wherever 🩷

[echoweaver]

Hmmm. So the Crossover install of Sims 3 failed again. My first tests were spectacular, but subsequent ones started crashing regularly. I'm not sure what changed or if the first ones were just lucky. Crossover now supports EA App, and Sims 4 is reported to work. I could theoretically attempt to install EA App and see if Sims 3 would work through it.

But, grump, forums indicate that it is still not possible to run games from EA App without an internet connection at startup, even if you switch to offline mode after that. My home internet connection is fine, but I've enjoyed being able to play my games on airplanes and on vacation. The attempt to keep games online that don't need to be online really enrages me. I don't know if the motivation is more data gathering or tracking legally purchased licenses, but they can stick it in their ass.

Do you know if anyone has pirated Sims 4 to function without one of these big brother apps?

OTOH, I'm now comfortable with using Games4TheWorld's pirated download, and it works fine. In fact, just to make myself feel better, I use their installers with my own licenses, since the only reason I'm not installing a legally obtained copy is because I want a standalone offline game. I sat down and spent a couple of days converting my store content to packages as well.

All that means I can probably upgrade my Mac to Apple Silicon and install via Parallels and be fine. It's an expensive proposition if I'm not 100% sure about it. Apple is such a price-gouger. But for all that, they really are great computers. My work computer is a M1 release from the first year of that chip, and I might've installed Crossover and Lord of the Rings Online, and I can testify that those chips are SWEET.

[londonsimblr]

OK I'm getting Parallels installed and hopefully get TS3, EPs, CAW, Blender, S3PE, TSR etc etc working on there, so that I can play on my laptop

64 bit mac version is so unbearable and I can't really ever play for more than a few hours before I start wanting to fire up CAW again

I will report back w results in case anyone else is wanting to play PC version/CAW etc on an M1 macbook...

[rohitpalan]

Virtual Machine Market Soars, Anticipated to Hit US$ 177.3 Billion Valuation by 2033

The worldwide virtual machine industry is expected to reach a valuation of US$177.3 billion by 2033. The demand for virtual machine systems and solutions has surged due to the widespread use of cloud computing technologies and increasingly demanding applications by organisations worldwide. Organisations can also save money and effort by using virtual machines.

Cloud computing enables the rapid deployment of several instances of the same virtual machine to better handle traffic spikes. Cloud computing technology offers virtual machines (VMs) more affordable, highly scalable, and reliable infrastructure. Cloud virtual machines (VMs) may meet the most stringent computing needs of companies. Increasing and decreasing computer capacity in line with company needs is made simple by technology.

Key Takeaways: Virtual Machine Market

Exponential growth is expected as FMI forecasts the market to exhibit 19.7% CAGR between 2021 and 2022

Backed by strong network infrastructure, the U.S. will account for over 80% sales in North America

Rising digitization will enable the U.K. to exhibit a remarkable 27.5% Y-o-Y growth in 2021

FMI forecasts both Germany and France to exhibit double-digit growth in the Europe virtual machine market

China will remain dominant in East Asia, followed by Japan and South Korea

COVID-19 Impact Analysis on virtual machine Market

The widespread impact of novel coronavirus pandemic continues to impact every organization — large or small — their employees, and the customers they serve. The spread of a pandemic has rapidly increased the use of new and existing technologies. As consumers continue to lock down, millions of people are forced to adopt work from home policies, which has resulted in increasing demand for cloud computing technologies.

The closure of physical workspaces and transportation networks has forced many businesses and public bodies to adopt virtual technologies. For some individuals, working from home is as simple as taking their laptops home, but others may have specialized PCs and high configured machines that are not as easy to transport back and forth between a home office and workplace.

As a result, over the past few months VM vendors have witnessed the acceleration of VM and cloud computing technologies sales. The market has shown significant growth during the pandemic, it has grown by nearly 3% — 5% in Q1-Q3 2020. However, the market is expected to become streamline by the end of 2021.

Growing Adoption of Cloud VMs in Organization

The adoption of VMs is increasing in organization as employees can have access to multiple VMs and their data from multiple devices at the same time. This increases productivity by allowing employees to access necessary data from anywhere. The adoption of VMs also reduces the down time that IT departments needs to manually install new software or update software, and helps increase the productivity of IT staff as they can focus on other important task.

Who is Winning?

To meet the unprecedented demand for VMs from consumers, VM vendors are taking huge efforts to build advance computing VMs with high storage capacity and processing powers. Cloud VM offers the ability to use on-demand VM services to achieve cost efficiency and business continuity and enable organizations to rapidly accelerate their digital business transformation plans. The increased use of VM services amid COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth of the VM market.

Some of the leading players operating in the market are Microsoft Corporation, VMware, Inc., Amazon Web Services, Inc., Google, IBM Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Alibaba Group, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Citrix, Huawei Technologies, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH, Parallels Inc.

Key Segments Covered of the Virtual Machine Market

Type

Process/Application Virtual Machines

System Virtual Machines

Platform

Windows

Mac

Linux

Others

Enterprise Size

Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Large Enterprises

Industry

BFSI

IT & Telecom

Retail

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Government

Others

Region

North America

Latin America

Europe

East Asia

South Asia & Pacific

Middle East & Africa (MEA)

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[gfuveelectronics]

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[arthursmith1995]

Legacy Family Tree for Mac

Legacy Family Tree lacks a native Mac version but works via virtualization tools like Parallels or Boot Camp. Alternatives include MacFamilyTree, Gramps, and Family Tree Maker, offering similar genealogy features. System needs: Windows 7+, 2GB RAM, 150MB storage. Consider native options for seamless use. For help, call +1-888-471-8628.

[hitechnectartrends]

Will Power BI Work on a Mac? Exploring Compatibility and Alternatives

If you're a Mac user interested in using Power BI, you might be wondering about its compatibility with macOS. Unfortunately, Microsoft Power BI Desktop is not natively supported on Mac systems. However, there are several workarounds that enable you to access this powerful business intelligence tool on your Mac.

Here’s a quick overview of your options:

Use Power BI Service via Web Browser The simplest way to use Power BI on a Mac is through the Power BI Service, which is accessible via any modern web browser. Just sign up for an account, and you can create reports and dashboards directly online without needing any additional software.

Run Power BI on a Virtual Machine You can install Windows on your Mac using virtualization software like Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion. This allows you to run Windows applications, including Power BI Desktop, seamlessly alongside macOS.

Boot Camp Apple's Boot Camp Assistant lets you install Windows on your Mac, enabling you to switch between macOS and Windows. This method provides better performance since it runs Windows natively on your hardware.

Remote Access to a Windows PC If you have access to a Windows PC, you can install Power BI there and use remote desktop applications like Microsoft Remote Desktop, TeamViewer, or AnyDesk to access it from your Mac.

Consider Alternatives If these options seem cumbersome, you might explore alternative business intelligence tools that are compatible with macOS, such as Holistics or Looker, which offer similar functionalities without the need for Windows.

In conclusion, while Power BI does not directly support macOS, these alternatives allow you to leverage its capabilities effectively. Whether through web access or running Windows on your Mac, you can still harness the power of Power BI for your data analysis needs!

[minindo]

Hi. 1) Are you created MarioGunner ripping channel? What became an idea to put the same NSMBWii Mario Render in every rip? 2) What was your THE first rip, that you have created ever, not only your first contribution to ripping channels, but an unreleased/test/scrapped ones? 3) What kind of rips have you made based on your own observations from childhood. I mean, similar songs from games, movies, commercials, radio, that sounded funny comparing back to back then? (outside of the internet) 4) How long and why have you been using Mac? 5) Do you plan update/rework a "Metasikt" playlist?

Nah, VeemoWithaHat created it. I haven't contributed much to it but I was granted admin access for backup security reasons.

The first rip I ever made with the direct intention of being like a rip was Emote: Dance Moves (Season 3) - Fortnite on Vavr, which I submitted on January 23, 2019. Before that I had been doing other (not very good) mashups in GarageBand that I usually didn't post anywhere other than sending to my friends. Even earlier than that, the first times I "combined" a video game song with something else was with these videos: "Song Mashup: Gaster's Theme + Still Alive" and "Song Mashup: Bonetrousle + Seven Nation Army". They are midis imported into garageband at the same time and nothing else lol.

This is a great question and I think it's easiest to just answer it with a playlist of all the SiIva rips I've made that fit the criteria. Honestly, I should do more of these (rips of/using stuff from my childhood or stuff my family listened to/watched), they're fun. And yes, I did grow up with a Word Whammer, that's one reason why I thought it would be funny to rip it for the leap day.

Honestly, it's mostly just because I've always used it. For all the time I've had a personal computer, it's been a Mac. My family had an old iMac desktop computer that I played with when I was young so I guess I got used to it. Here's the thing - Macs have great design for productivity but they don't support a wide variety of programs used for ripping, because of course those would be exe's or use 32-bit architecture (well, that's a newer problem to Macs but one that's not going away). So historically when I needed something only Windows could do I would have to borrow a family computer. But once I got a Windows virtual machine (using Parallels Desktop) installed on my laptop, it was a gamechanger and I honestly think it's my perfect ripping machine right now. Paralells is some really impressive software, did you know that using it you can just drag files to/from the Mac/Windows sides like they're adjacent desktops?

Probably not, I'm sorry :( feel free to make a better one yourself though. There's definitely so much more stuff that qualifies for the playlist criteria now that I can't be bothered to go back and include.

[presswerk]

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[otiskeene]

Top 5 Application Virtualization Software Of 2024

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After dealing with the initial confusion, you head over to Twitter (or X if you prefer) and—there it is! One of those unexpected moments when a big platform like Meta is experiencing an outage. It’s always interesting to see the creativity that brands and users unleash during these times.

While social media erupts with memes, we can’t help but imagine the frantic atmosphere at Meta’s offices—a coder rushing to get the system back online. And what if the expert needed to fix the issue is relaxing on a Hawaiian beach with no internet connection?

But thanks to Application Virtualization Software, tech companies are often prepared for scenarios like this! Want to know how this software works and which ones are the best? Keep reading for our top 5 Application Virtualization Software picks for 2024!

Application Virtualization Software lets users access and use software on different devices from the one it was originally installed on. IT teams can install the software remotely, making it accessible from anywhere without compromising functionality.

Here’s our updated list for 2024’s top choices. Let’s explore!

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These tools simplify management, improve compatibility, and enhance efficiency. Here are our top 5 picks:

Azure Virtual Desktop Developed by Microsoft, Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based solution that supports app deployment across various platforms. With more than 100 services, it’s a consistent leader in hybrid cloud solutions.

Parallels RAS Parallels RAS enables Windows applications to run on any device, even Macs or Chromebooks. It’s known for its flexibility, delivering apps from cloud environments and winning multiple awards for its virtualization solutions.

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Conclusion:

Application Virtualization Software is increasingly vital for businesses. It helps them efficiently manage resources while enabling remote access to essential tools. As always, the right choice depends on your company’s specific needs and goals!

[echoweaver]

OK, I’m gobsmacked.

After about a year of dithering about this, I reinstalled Sims 3 1.67 from scratch the pirate way, with some tips from @ktarsims.

(I find it darkly amusing that I’m installing an illegally cracked version of software that I own legally but can’t install because EA wiped the pre-Origin digital installers from the Internet. I’m pretty sure that’s not actually piracy. LOL.)

I have a weird setup, though, because I’m a Mac user. I run Windows 10 in a virtual machine using Parallels, and I run Sims 3 from there. I’ve been doing that since about 2011, since the official Mac version of the game never even got a long addresses upgrade. I’m proud of my setup. I use Smooth Patch and frame rate limiting and NRaas -- I have my game running pretty snappy for Sims 3, much faster and more reliably than it did when it was actually in EA’s support window.

The problem is that I’m running a 2019 Macbook Pro, and that’s the absolute last Mac release to have an Intel processor. Parallels now supports a Windows virtual machine for Apple Silicon, but you can’t port over an existing machine built on an Intel device. If I ever want to upgrade my machine, I have to reinstall from scratch, and I *can’t* do that an stay on 1.67. I figured I’d have to just go on to 1.70, which is hardly the end of the world. I just don’t want to do it.

At any rate, as an experiment, I just installed the entire Games4theWorld archive on a “wine bottle” using CodeWeavers Crossover, just to see if it would work.

Hoooooooly crap.

Not only does it work, it runs about 4x faster and completely smoothly!

Even my medieval save with its laundry list of mods and cc!

With the entire store installed!

It doesn’t even have Smooth Patch!

Or the menu sort fix!

(I’m guessing that Crossover might do something with frame rate.)

Moreover, the colors are more vibrant.

I don’t know what to say. OK, maybe I do. I can’t stop talking.

The only stupid downside is that I don’t seem to be able to run windowed mode at 4:3 aspect ratio, which is what I have always done because the size of screenshots everywhere is pretty much determined by their width. The only value I get for screenshotting widescreen is that my pics are smaller. The game is capable of running at that aspect ratio, but Options only offers me the ability to select screen resolutions that match the aspect ratio of my actual monitor, which is 10:6. I wonder if there’s some way to edit options.ini to make it do what I want. Probably. I’ll have to play.

But seriously. I have to PLAY for a while.

Please, Watcher of Watchers, let it be as stable as it looked in my tests. Don’t taunt me and then make everything crash. Pleeeeeease.

ETA: It was NOT stable. SOB.

[londonsimblr]

Milkshape in Parallels/Windows 11

Edit: I fixed this - see this post for instructions

This is such a niche one but maybe a follower can help 🙏

Do any of you have Milkshape running on Parallels or via any other method on an M1 (64 bit ARM) Mac?

Do you remember if you installed any other required bits and pieces to get it to work?

I'm using a Windows 11 VM. Everything else one could possibly need (TS3, S3PE, TSRW, Blender, etc) works fine on the VM except for Milkshape! It just does nothing. Doesn't launch. Tried 1.8.5 betas 1&2 as well as 1.8.4.

The Milkshape 3d and developer's website are both long gone and I can't find a list of requirements to run it anywhere to check against.

So I'm starting up this clunky Windows computer all the time purely to convert an obj to wso and whack the wso on a USB stick to take back to my Mac (the Windows computer doesn't even connect to wifi loool). It feels really silly and so I would love to know if anyone else experienced this or fixed it 🙏

[krjpalmer]

MacAddict July 2006

An assortment of tips promising to "turn Mac OS X up to 11!" provided the cover story for this issue. "Affordable" alternatives to Microsoft Word, from open-source word processors to Apple's old standby AppleWorks to its newer option Pages to Nisus Writer and Mellel, made up another article, although there was still a "how-to" piece about using Word itself and another explanation of how to not just install Windows with Boot Camp but get it running "virtualized" via Parallels.