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Sage MAS 90 on a MacBook Pro? Are You Nuts?!

May 16, 2008 by Wayne Schulz

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A few people noticed that while I was at Sage Software’s Insights 2008 conference that the laptop I used was a MacBook Pro. This has brought forth the question of:

“Do you run MAS90 on that thing?“

.The answer is yes. I use VMWARE Fusions which creates a virtual Windows XP box on my desktop. From within VMWARE I can run any Windows XP compatible application. Granted that I don’t run MAS90 in a production environment on my MacBook Pro (my use is limited to support questions and testing). I have a stray client or two that runs older MAS 90 versions on a MacBook with no reported issues.

Of course the Apple Leopard OS includes a free utility called BootCamp which will allow you to dual boot either Apple or Windows OS. The issue with BootCamp is that it’s an either/or boot. In order to swap operating system usage you must reboot your Mac.

The most common way around this is to use virtualization software (such as VMWARE or Parallels) that create a large partition on your Mac and supports running multiple operating systems simultaneously.

Before you jump and buy a Mac, realize that Sage Software does NOT support Sage MAS 90 on any platform other than what is in their official supported platforms matrix.

The two most common programs for running Mac and Windows on the same hardware are Parallels and VMWARE Fusion. See the links below for more information. Both programs are available for under $100. You will need to supply a copy of the OS. For that purpose I strongly recommend obtaining a membership in Microsoft Technet which provides for evaluation licenses for the different Microsoft operating systems (Technet is a $349 initial subscription and $249 renewal).

Tip: Another way to run MAS 90 or MAS 200 on a Mac platform is via Citrix or Terminal Server.

Link: VMWARE – Fusion
Link: Parallels
Link: Microsoft Technet Subscription Information

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Filed Under: Sage 100 ERP Tagged With: "macbook pro", "sage mas90", apple, bootcamp, leopard, mac, mas90 consulting, mas90 support, os x, parallels, sage mas200, vmware, Wayne Schulz

About Wayne Schulz

Wayne Schulz is a Sage 100 Consultant located in Connecticut. He has worked with Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud ( Formerly Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200) since 1986 and provides advanced Sage 100 technical support to companies located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and throughout the United States. If you are experiencing an issue with Sage 100, and would like to schedule a support session - please request assistance here or call 833-724-3100.

Comments

  1. Vicki Mausey says

    August 13, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Is your MACbook a Widescreen? We just got a MAC to try out and it is altering the size of the windows so that information is getting cut off on the sides and the bottom. Any thoughts on how to fix this?

  2. Vicki Mausey says

    August 13, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    Is your MACbook a Widescreen? We just got a MAC to try out and it is altering the size of the windows so that information is getting cut off on the sides and the bottom. Any thoughts on how to fix this?

  3. Steven Rothman says

    May 18, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    I asked Mr. Schulz about running our MAS200 software on a MacBook which I had previously read about in an article he wrote. I took his advise and I am currently running windows very successfully on a MacBook.
    Thanks, Mr. Schulz.

  4. Steven Rothman says

    May 18, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    I asked Mr. Schulz about running our MAS200 software on a MacBook which I had previously read about in an article he wrote. I took his advise and I am currently running windows very successfully on a MacBook.
    Thanks, Mr. Schulz.

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