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I am thinking of buying software programme but I am unsure if it is compatible with Sequola could I run this software from a disc drive if it is not compatible
 
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I am thinking of buying software programme but I am unsure if it is compatible with Sequola could I run this software from a disc drive if it is not compatible
Well you need to tell us the app's name (and version) - also check with Roaring Apps to see if the program is listed there along with its Apple/Windows compatibility. Dave
 
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Just as an FYI, depending on the age of the App, it may have more to do with the hardware, and not as much with macOS? Are you still using the Mac listed with your handle?
 
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I running a Mac chip M3 8GB Memory the OS is Sequola and the software I want to use is hallmark card studio new version
 
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Where it runs from makes zero difference to whether it will work. According to the Hallmark website, it is NOT compatible with Sequoia.

 
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Jake is correct. That version of the software will not work with the current OS. What model and year is your M3 Mac? I have a couple of possible solutions but need the additional information.
 
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I did a little poking around the internet this morning to see if I could find an alternative program. While there are some alternatives out there, users in your position seem to agree that the alternatives are missing some features. See this thread, for example. Greeting Card that will work with Sequoia… - Apple Community

A couple of potential solutions occur to me. They may or may not be worth the effort depending upon how much you use the program. I can't test these to make sure they would work because I don't have that program. These are ideas that might work.

1. Create an external drive with macOS Sonoma on it. That version will run the Hallmark software. This would require you to boot the Mac from the external drive any time you want to run the Hallmark software.

2. Install Sonoma, or other OS that can run the Hallmark software in a virtual machine. Then install the Hallmark software in the virtual machine and run it from there. Virtual machines do not require rebooting the Mac but aren't great for some computer-intensive tasks.


EDIT: Minor edit to correct typo and clarify one thing in option 2.
 
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I am thinking of buying software programme but I am unsure if it is compatible with Sequola ...

Check out these programs that have similar capabilities to the Hallmark software:

FotoJet $15
https://www.fotojet.com/mac/designer.html

Swift Publisher $20
http://www.belightsoft.com/products/swiftpublisher/overview.php

These free downloadable greeting card templates for Apple's Pages make creating greeting cards really easy, and free!:
https://iworkcommunity.com/download/greeting-card/

You can download Pages for free (if it didn't come pre-installed on your Mac) from:

Pages (free)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pages/id409201541?mt=12
 

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