PBP with iMac

[mackrackit]

I am sure you have heard of
http://www.openoffice.org/

I do not like MS Office even on windows machines. OO seems to have more math functions and of course the files are cross platform. OO can either open or save to the MS format if you have to share files with unenlightened folks still using MS

[b1arrk5]

I've been using a MacBook Pro for the last year for everything, except for Pic projects. I use a program called VMWare Fusion to run WindowsXP, and it works great. A Mac can boot into Windows using Apple's Bootcamp, but you have to reboot the machine to change operating systems. With Fusion, you just start it like any other program, and move the mouse into or out of the program. Fusion also will run Linux on an Apple.

Jerry

[Ioannis]

Hmm, why don't you use it for PIC projects too? Does it have to do with a programmer not compatible?

Ioannis

[b1arrk5]

Hi Ioannis,
You are correct sir! The only reason I run Windows now is so that I can use PicBasic Pro and my programmers. I've had PC's since DOS 3.1, before that I had CPM and a few machines that used interpreted Basic, but I really love my Mac, and if MeLabs comes out with a Mac version then I'll delete XP. I plan on never buying Vista.
Have a great New Year!
Jerry.

[mackrackit]

Do you remember 'B' batteries?

YEP, and 32 volt Delco Light plants

[b1arrk5]

Dave,
You got me, I had to go search for Delco Light. My buddy's dad told me about using a hit and miss engine to run the washing machine, and we've used PTO generators different times, but I've never come across a 32 volt system before. Neat stuff!

Happy New Year to all,

Jerry