7096 version for Mac?

Roger: I got rid of my windows laptop and the only computer I have is an Imac.

What alternative do I have for a controller for 2 6105's I'm about to pull the plug on?

I would hate to get a 7095 since the 7096 is a more robust controller.

Any further updates on mac development?
 
I have been really pushing to have it ready for MACNA. Right now if you have an Intel based Mac, I can recommend VMWare running Windows. My personal opinion- avoid Parallels like the plague, slow, crappy, software with awful support, we used to use it and I changed to VMWare and it is a night and day difference, Parallels would crash with every OSX update and there own updates had trouble installing and they charge for every call. We use only macs at Tunze USA and this is the solution I am using now and it is honestly more stable and easier than a regular PC, I don't really understand why, but I have very few problems with the 7096 in this set up. The mac version is very close though, the basic program works and the USB connection works on certain macs but not others and is being debugged right now. Really the only hold up is reliable recognition and connectivity by USB with all versions of OS 10.5 and later, right now it only works with older Intel macs running 10.5. It will not work on Power PC macs however and support for these older macs is not planned.
 
Roger

thanks for your reply

I guess I will need to wait until after MACNA

I have a newer Mac (purchased January 2010)

can I send you the 7096 to program for me in the interim?

My work computer(windows based) won't allow me to install any third party software
 
It is probably not very practical as usually a program needs a few adjustments, you don't have a friend or relative with a PC or an old copy of windows? Even without VMWare if you have an old copy of Windows you could set it up with Bootcamp which comes with the Mac. VMWare is about $79 if I recall.
 
I have windows xp home edition that I will need to dig out

I didn't know about the bootcamp option

I am going to see if I can install windows xp home edition on my mac

Unfortunately mostly everyone I know has a mac. I'm sure I could find someone but figured I'd send it to you as a last resort

hopefully it's ready soon after MACNA
 
A new Intel mac can run Windows as a standard feature, the only reason to use Parallels or VMWare is that without it, you have to shut down and reboot into Windows, with Parallels or VMware you can flip between OSX and Windows and even cut and paste from one to the other so you can work in both at the same time. If you use Bootamp, when you turn on your iMac it will ask you to select whether you want to use OSX or Windows when you turn it on.
 
HI, any updates on the 7096 mac software? having no luck getting a connection via PC.
(All failed so far... xp, win7, vmware-xp, bootcamp-win7)
 
The MAC version was completed last week and it works, it will be available for download on Tunze.com very soon.
 
I'm glad to hear that this is going to be available. I won't change from my MacBook, and running Windows on it is like buying a Blue Ray player just to watch DVD's. :p
 
Roger:

Just a sugggestion, but maybe the programmer who works on the software add the software revision number somewhere on the screen.
 
I see that the Mac version of the 7096 is up on the Tunze site. Has the PC version been updated? If not do you know when?
 
Both will be updated, I am not sure why it hasn't been done yet. Mr. Tunze will be here later this week and I will try to get an update on the status.
 
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