noob Mac question
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Apprentice
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written Thursday, February 23 2006 21:03
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Hey everyone - Just got my first mac - a macbook pro - and I wanted to try Geneforge or Avernum... I downloaded the demos, but they were saved as Excel documents! Um... how do you install things like this on a Mac? Thanks! - Raov Posts: 3 | Registered: Thursday, February 23 2006 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Thursday, February 23 2006 21:09
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I know this sounds obvious, but you downloaded them from the appropriate side of the page, right? Make sure you download the Mac versions. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Thursday, February 23 2006 21:45
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Yep, downloaded them off the Mac side. The Avernum 4 demo downloaded as Avernum4.demo.bin, and it says that it is a Microsoft Excel binary document. 20.1 MB. Should it be an executable file? Posts: 3 | Registered: Thursday, February 23 2006 08:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Thursday, February 23 2006 21:53
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You need to use Stuffit Expander to decompress it, I guess. I'm pretty sure you have a copy of it an /Applications; drag the file to Stuffit and you should be fine. If you don't, just google it, since there's a free expander version available. I hope you enjoy your new MBP! -------------------- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup. Posts: 256 | Registered: Monday, October 8 2001 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Thursday, February 23 2006 22:20
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Awesome! That did the trick. Thanks so much for the quick response, guys. You know, it's tricky switching operating systems. I used to be a power user, and now I feel like I'm crawling along... Luckily, the Mac community seems really nice, and always very helpful. Have a great night! Posts: 3 | Registered: Thursday, February 23 2006 08:00 |
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Master
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written Friday, February 24 2006 02:22
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What, do PC users seem not helpful or something? Anyway, I'm glad you switched to Mac. As far as I can see, every new buyer is good for Apple. They need it. -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, February 24 2006 02:59
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No, what he meant was that since non-mac users didn't help him, as they couldn't, he would thank the ones that did. -------------------- ??? ?????? ???? ????? Posts: 883 | Registered: Wednesday, October 19 2005 07:00 |
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Board Administrator
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written Friday, February 24 2006 13:43
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The problem here is that some newer Mac web browsers are being released that can't properly handle Macbinary, which has been the default Mac file distribution format for a long time. I have no idea why they would do this. How are the games running on the Intel-based Mac? - Jeff Vogel -------------------- Official Board Admin spidweb@spiderwebsoftware.com Posts: 960 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, February 24 2006 16:02
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quote:Eh, Apple can just release another type of iPod. :P -------------------- I'll put a Spring in your step. :ph34r: Posts: 2396 | Registered: Saturday, January 29 2005 08:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, February 25 2006 00:13
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Yes, you're right there. I would think that on intel based Mac it would be the same, only twice faster. What I was wondering, as I heard romours about this, is there still a classic environment with Intel based Macs? -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, February 25 2006 10:30
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No. —Alorael, who still hopes that someone will come up with a decent form of Classic emulation. Maybe Mac-on-Mac will advance the cause. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Saturday, May 27 2006 03:05
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Goddamn, really im sure you know that Mac is really bad one. Why did you got Mac?Why any windows like 2000 or XP? Posts: 18 | Registered: Saturday, May 27 2006 07:00 |
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Councilor
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written Saturday, May 27 2006 04:49
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No mac vs. PC debate here, please. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |