How do I install stuff on my Mac?

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How do I install stuff on my Mac?, I need to dedicate some time to the manual, but not right now.

blues	Sep 18 2006, 05:45 PM Post #1
It could be better Group: Magi Posts: 701 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 17	I just got my internet up and running but now I'm having problems putting applications (they ARE applications, right?) on my mac. The version of AIM I was DL'ing is a binary file and Bitcomit is just in .exe format...what should I use in order to get them operating on my computer? I hope these don't qualify as stupid questions. *Goes to skim manual. ~~~

Dr Strum	Sep 19 2006, 01:20 AM Post #2
Can Lead the Nation with a Microphone Group: Angels Posts: 5427 Joined: 23-December 05 From: Seattle Member No.: 1	First, you need to download the Mac versions of programs. Bitcomet is, if I recall correctly, and your mentioning of it being an .exe makes me a bit more certain, Windows only. When you do happen to get a Mac application, it will either come in some form of zip file, or in a DMG file. For DMGs, just double click, and it will mount. Open the mounted DMG, and drag any necessary files (USUALLY just the DMG) to your applications folder. Usually. Sometimes the application included is an installer. It should say. ~~~ Писатель всегда будет в оппозиции к политике, пока сама политика будет в оппозиции к культуре.

chrishawke	Sep 19 2006, 03:03 AM Post #3
Man with Manly Biceps Group: Knights Posts: 637 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 15	If you want to use programs made specifically for Windows that the Mac OS cannot support, you can use Boot Camp, which allows you to install Windows XP Service Pack 2 into your Mac. HOWEVER, you DO need a copy of the Windows XP SP2 (and only XP SP2, according to Apple anyway) installation if you wish to use Boot Camp. Either the Home Edition or Professional will suffice. More information, including requirements and the Boot Camp installation can be found here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303572 ~~~ LACRIMA PEONZ ARTZ SHOWCASE (Aug. 14, 2010) - Part 1 , Part 2 "LACRIMA PEONS ARTZ" Archive <-- What's this? Dec. 25 2005 to Aug. 13, 2010 - 371 images, 48.6 MB, fixed some filenames and typos

blues	Sep 19 2006, 05:09 AM Post #4
It could be better Group: Magi Posts: 701 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 17	Ok, I'll do that Sturm, thanks. Chris, I got a Mac because I didn't want to have to use Microsoft software as built in default, so I'll pass. ~~~

Dr Strum	Sep 19 2006, 05:16 AM Post #5
Can Lead the Nation with a Microphone Group: Angels Posts: 5427 Joined: 23-December 05 From: Seattle Member No.: 1	You do not have to use Microsoft software. It was simply a suggestion in case, for example, you are too attached to BitComet and don't want to use a new Torrent program. ~~~ Писатель всегда будет в оппозиции к политике, пока сама политика будет в оппозиции к культуре.

blues	Sep 19 2006, 05:44 AM Post #6
It could be better Group: Magi Posts: 701 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 17	Actually, I wasn't aware that Bitcomet was a windows only program (until you said so). Chris just told me about Transmission, so I'm checking that out now. ~~~

chrishawke	Sep 19 2006, 09:44 PM Post #7
Man with Manly Biceps Group: Knights Posts: 637 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 15	Here's a site for almost all of your application/software needs: http://pure-mac.com/ Also pay attention to what you download, because some of the programs aren't supported for Intel-based Macs. ~~~ LACRIMA PEONZ ARTZ SHOWCASE (Aug. 14, 2010) - Part 1 , Part 2 "LACRIMA PEONS ARTZ" Archive <-- What's this? Dec. 25 2005 to Aug. 13, 2010 - 371 images, 48.6 MB, fixed some filenames and typos

blues	Sep 19 2006, 10:44 PM Post #8
It could be better Group: Magi Posts: 701 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 17	Ok, thanks. ~~~

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