I Know the Mac Situation Has Been Discussed Before but

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around the challenges and solutions for using P3 software on Mac computers, particularly for new consultants preparing for their first shows. Participants share their experiences and technical requirements for running the software effectively on Mac systems.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions that a new consultant with a Mac needs to run Windows software to use P3.
  • Another participant shares their experience using Parallels to run P3 on a Mac.
  • Several users note that Windows must be purchased to use P3 on a Mac, with options like Boot Camp, Parallels, or VMWareFusion mentioned.
  • One participant indicates that they heard from a tech representative that a Mac version of P3 is in development and may be available soon.
  • Another participant expresses excitement about the potential for P3 to work on Macs, sharing their desire to transition to it once available.
  • One participant humorously engages in a side conversation about soft drinks while discussing the main topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the current usability of P3 on Macs, with some participants emphasizing the need for Windows while others express hope for a native Mac version in the near future.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and technical insights based on their own setups and interactions with tech representatives at conferences.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants using or considering using Mac computers for their business may find the shared experiences and technical discussions relevant.

thebowman
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I have a New Consultant and she has a Mac and is having her first show tomorrow, how does she get P3 to work with her Mac?
 
You need to have software on your Mac that can run windows software like Boot Camp or Parallels.
 
Shari - Ann or Colleen would best be able to help you. Ann you can reach on here, Colleen you'll have to e-mail or go to DCS to reach her.
 
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Thanks Janet,
Does she have to get windows too?
 
I am on a MAC also. The only way to run PP on a Mac is with Windows capabilities. (I use Parallels)
 
thebowman said:
Thanks Janet,
Does she have to get windows too?
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She will need to purchase Windows. Then she can use either BootCamp or Parallels, like others have mentioned, or VMWareFusion, which is what I use. It doesn't slow me down like Parallels has.
 
That's correct. Parallels or Boot Camp will work, although in either situation, she'll have to have an installable copy of Windows. HO is working on a Mac version of P3. YAY!
 
Hey- you were typing at the same time as me, Keith! Jinx! You owe me a Coke. :)
 
chefann said:
Hey- you were typing at the same time as me, Keith! Jinx! You owe me a Coke. :)
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Ok! Classic, Diet, Cherry, Diet w/Splenda, Vanilla, Zero, or Cherry Zero? :)
 
Caffeine free diet.Although the Diet apparently isn't doing any good. But that may be the M&M's chaser. :D
 
I took the Make the Move to P3 class at conference and the tech guy I was talking with said they are real close to getting it to work with the Mac.

As long as your Mac is one of the newer ones with the Intel chip in it - you should be good to go.

He couldn't tell me for sure - but he was hoping by the end of the year they'd be ready to let us on.

I can't wait!!
 
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Thank you everyone for the help, I new I could get my questions answered here.
 
pamperedval said:
I took the Make the Move to P3 class at conference and the tech guy I was talking with said they are real close to getting it to work with the Mac.

As long as your Mac is one of the newer ones with the Intel chip in it - you should be good to go.

He couldn't tell me for sure - but he was hoping by the end of the year they'd be ready to let us on.

I can't wait!!
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Yay!!! I am hesitating moving to P3, but if they come out with it for my Mac I will move both computers to it! Plus I really want to bring my laptop to shows, and my toshiba is heavy with a crappy battery life! I had emailed this past week asking as well, but just got told they were working on it. Thanks for a more concrete number - I need something to look forward to.
 
Oh, I can't wait for P3 for the MAC. I had to buy Windows for my MAC so that was an extra $150 to get started. Oh well....
 
:sing: Wow! Thanks for unburying this thread, now I can dance for joy at this new found information. With P3 able to work on my mac side, I can avoid windows on a much more regular basis! :D :sing: :balloon:


hmm... and I think I'll :sing: a little more :D can't wait!!!
 

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