Microsoft operating systems and applications are available through Microsoft Dev Tools for Teaching. Running Windows apps directly in Mac OS X - without Windows. SILS students may also use Windows machines in the SILS Lab when necessary. OS X and run Windows in a virtualization application. Boot-Camp is available for free by visiting the ITS Service Desk.Īlternatively, the ITS Virtual Lab offers many Windows application to Mac users through a simple browser interface. Please note that the process of installing virtualization software and applications can take several hours. It is expected that students will have virtualization software installed BEFORE it is needed in classes. Using virtualization software, students can install a Windows operating system on their Mac and then install the necessary Windows applications. Some SILS classes use software that only runs on a PC. MacOS users should run Windows virtualization software (such as Virtual Box, Bootcamp, Parallels or VMWare) in order to run Windows-only programs on their computers. The SILS Help Desk staff are well-versed in different operating systems, including Macs, and though we can't solve all problems, we are glad to do our best to help you. There is more campus support for Microsoft Windows, however, CCI laptops now include Macs. Run Windows smoothly on your Mac using CrossOver. Not only is CrossOver compatible with thousands of Windows applications, but you can also try installing unknown and untested Windows application. After you’ve completed the installation, you can boot up your Mac using either macOS or. Setup is simple and safe for your Mac files. Thankfully, theres more than one way to run Windows apps on your Mac. Every new Mac lets you install and run Windows at native speeds, using a built-in utility called Boot Camp. We encourage you to choose the operating system with which you are most comfortable. Have a Windows application you need to use once in a while No problem. Windows is the current standard as a platform, but alternatives, such as Macs, are widely used and accepted on campus and in Manning Hall.

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