Running Windows Programs Or Games On My Mac

GTGeorgz@gmail. · GTGeorgz@gmail. #1 (**permalink**)

10-19-2008, 06:47 AM

hi
i have been searching around for crossover apps on the mac, so i can run some games and apps on my mac. (i really want WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER) i have only been able to find Crossover, which doesn't surport windows live

. is there any other crossover programs around???
plz help

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #2 (**permalink**)

10-19-2008, 10:15 AM

Crossover is the commercial implementation of WINE. You could try WINE for OS X. It's more cutting edge and supposedly runs some apps that Crossover doesn't. But... it's also more prone to apps breaking with subsequent releases. And it's not as polished as Crossover is. See link below for more info.
MacOSX/Installing - The Official Wine Wiki

That aside, there's no other alternative I know of short of using a virtualization app like Parallels or VMWare.

Gotiki · Gotiki #3 (**permalink**)

10-19-2008, 10:25 AM

Actually, there's a Mac version of Windows Live Messenger. I use it.

SnakeD77 · SnakeD77 #4 (**permalink**)

10-19-2008, 10:50 AM

Office 2008 has Microsoft Messenger

cwa107 · cwa107 #5 (**permalink**)

10-19-2008, 11:03 AM

Here's the official Microsoft version of Messenger:

Microsoft Messenger for Mac: Connect Instantly Online| Mactopia

But I highly recommend aMSN, which is an open source variant. The OS X version has more functionality than the Microsoft version:

aMSN - Opening your communication

Additionally, I highly recommend Adium, which is an Instant Messanging client that supports all of the major instant messaging protocols:

Adium - Download

GTGeorgz@gmail. #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 14, 2008 Posts: 23	10-19-2008, 06:47 AM hi i have been searching around for crossover apps on the mac, so i can run some games and apps on my mac. (i really want WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER) i have only been able to find Crossover, which doesn't surport windows live . is there any other crossover programs around??? plz help Georgz
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lifeisabeach #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,801 Mac Specs: iMac i3 (mid-2010) + OS 10.8; TV 2; iPhone 4S; iPad 1	10-19-2008, 10:15 AM Crossover is the commercial implementation of WINE. You could try WINE for OS X. It's more cutting edge and supposedly runs some apps that Crossover doesn't. But... it's also more prone to apps breaking with subsequent releases. And it's not as polished as Crossover is. See link below for more info. MacOSX/Installing - The Official Wine Wiki That aside, there's no other alternative I know of short of using a virtualization app like Parallels or VMWare. Standing request for all troubleshooting: Please provide your Mac model/year and OS version. Also advise us if you have used or installed any antivirus, security, or "cleaning" software on your Mac. If you have installed MacKeeper in particular, you are hereby advised to uninstall it. --------- If all else fails to fix your problem, read this tip.
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cwa107 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,951 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	10-19-2008, 11:03 AM Here's the official Microsoft version of Messenger: Microsoft Messenger for Mac: Connect Instantly Online\| Mactopia But I highly recommend aMSN, which is an open source variant. The OS X version has more functionality than the Microsoft version: aMSN - Opening your communication Additionally, I highly recommend Adium, which is an Instant Messanging client that supports all of the major instant messaging protocols: Adium - Download Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics! Last edited by cwa107; 10-19-2008 at 11:08 AM.
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