Microsoft Apps for Macs

I've recently purchased my first Mac. I've wanted one for a few years and just decided to make the leap. The cost is a bit more than my budget can handle on a new piece of office equipment but I'm looking foward to using my new Mac.

Question... I've used Microsoft Money Plus for years now. I've done some research on a compariable application only to find few and with many different reviews. Has anyone heard of a great personal finance application similar to MS Money. I don't want to use Quicken, too many bad reviews.

I'm currently using Remote Connection to access my favorite Windows Apps. Including MS Money, Office, Nero, and a Windows version of Adobe CS2. Does anyone know of a better way to connect a Windows machine to a Mac other than using Boot Camp, or Remote Connection? Is there a way to connect using a KVM switch from a iMac to Windows, using the iMac screen?

Just thought I'd throw out my current concerns as a new Mac user.

mjjtech said:

I've recently purchased my first Mac. I've wanted one for a few years and just decided to make the leap. The cost is a bit more than my budget can handle on a new piece of office equipment but I'm looking foward to using my new Mac.

Question... I've used Microsoft Money Plus for years now. I've done some research on a compariable application only to find few and with many different reviews. Has anyone heard of a great personal finance application similar to MS Money. I don't want to use Quicken, too many bad reviews.

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Although I don't use it, I've often heard it said that MS Money is one of those programs for which there isn't a perfect replacement on Mac OS X. The good news is that you can always run it using virtualization software (like Parallels, VMWare, VirtualBox or even CrossOver). If you'd rather have a native OS X application for this purpose, iBank gets pretty decent reviews.

I'm currently using Remote Connection to access my favorite Windows Apps. Including MS Money, Office, Nero, and a Windows version of Adobe CS2. Does anyone know of a better way to connect a Windows machine to a Mac other than using Boot Camp, or Remote Connection? Is there a way to connect using a KVM switch from a iMac to Windows, using the iMac screen?

Just thought I'd throw out my current concerns as a new Mac user.

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I don't believe a KVM is an option, as the iMac doesn't have an SVGA or DVI input to use it as a monitor. But you can certainly continue using Microsoft's Remote Desktop for Mac.

mjjtech said:

Question... I've used Microsoft Money Plus for years now. I've done some research on a compariable application only to find few and with many different reviews. Has anyone heard of a great personal finance application similar to MS Money. I don't want to use Quicken, too many bad reviews.

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I was in the same situation when I switched. Currently I am using "Moneydance", a very basic progam for around $30.00. It may not meet all your needs, but I like it.