iLife ’06, .Mac Updates
Last, but not least, iLife '06 has been released - with some updates that maybe of interests to some Mac genealogists. Along with it, an update to .Mac to allow for improved integration between the...
View ArticleMacFamilyTree 4.2.6
MacFamilyTree 4.2.6 is now available for download. This update to the Mac OS X genealogy application adds minor fixes and improvements. It is also a full Universal Binary - it will run on both Intel...
View ArticleReport on Intel-Powered Macs, Rosetta
Ars Technica has posted a review of the new 17-inch Intel Core Duo-powered iMac. There has been discussion about older Mac OS X applications that are not Universal Binaries, running on the new...
View ArticleReport of Reunion on new Intel iMacs
Over in the ReunionTalk Forums, a member reported that Reunion 8.0.6 runs just fine on the new Intel-based iMacs. Bob White reported that it was "pretty close to twice as fast as it was on the G4 eMac...
View ArticleClassic Environment on an Intel-Based Mac
HardMac.com has information about software that may possibly run MacOS 7, 8, or 9, under an Intel-based Mac. Originally the software was being developed to run under Linux or PowerPC based Macs,...
View ArticleApple Lists Universal Binaries, MacBook Pro Upgraded
If you are curious about which Mac OS X applications have already made the transition to Universal Binaries, Apple has put together a list of Universal Applications. At this time, MacFamilyTree is the...
View ArticleMacworld looks at MacBook Pro, Migration Strategies
Macworld has a "First Look" at the new MacBook Pros, that some maybe interested in looking, if you are interested in the first of Apple's Intel-based notebook offerings. Continue reading →
View ArticleNew Intel-based Mac mini’s Are Available.
As you have probably heard by now, Apple has released Intel Core Solo and Core Duo-based Mac minis, now making half of their product line Intel-based. Specifications: Continue reading →
View ArticleMellel Word Processor – Universal Binary
The developers at RedleX have sent out word that Mellel word processor will soon be a Universal Binary. As always you can check the list at guide.apple.com/universal for a full listing of Universal...
View ArticleApple Boot Camp – Dual-Boot Windows on Intel Macs
I am still shocked. If I didn't know better, I'd have to check the calendar to make sure it wasn't April 1st. Apple has released a new beta product, "Boot Camp", that will allow you to easily install...
View ArticleVirtualization for Mac OS X
The hits keep coming: Parallels.com It’s here! Parallels is proud to launch the Beta program the first virtualization solution specifically designed to work with Intel-powered Apple computers!...
View ArticleMacPAF Poll – Which Versions of Mac OS X
Logan Allred, the developer of MacPAF, is running a poll about which versions of Mac OS X should be supported under MacPAF Continue reading →
View ArticleApple MacBooks
As you may or may not know, Apple has rolled out their iBook replacement, the MacBook, which is based on an Intel CPU. This replaces the iBook series (both the 12-inch and 14-inch), as well as the...
View ArticleMacs, Virtualization, and Genealogy Software
RandomGenealogy.com has written up a fairly extensive overview of the new Intel-based MacBooks/MacBook Pros, and how they could be of use to those genealogists wanting to switch to Macs, but still hold...
View ArticleNon-Genealogy Software Updates – Feb 23, 2012 Edition
Following in the footsteps of last week non-genealogy software updates (Feb 16, 2012 Edition), the following is a list of recent software updates that may be of interest to Mac-using genealogists....
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