Programming software for Mac
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There's nothing natively available for MacOS. You can try virtualizing Windows through various things like Parallels / VMware etc but, your mileage may vary.
The software is not difficult to run on Windows, so you dont need any kind of particularly fast machine to use it. Any computer made in the last decade will do fine. Most people end up getting a Windows machine to do this on.
The software is not difficult to run on Windows, so you dont need any kind of particularly fast machine to use it. Any computer made in the last decade will do fine. Most people end up getting a Windows machine to do this on.
@bfolk, I am running Parallels Desktop for Mac w/Windows 11 Pro and have no issues with it. It's about $99/year - $64.99 currently.
One of the apps I use is Uniden's programming software for the BC125AT Scanner.
I am on a Retina 27" iMac and like working in one view-port rather than having another machine on my desk taking up space. It works seamlessly and I actually have access to my iOS file in the Windows 11 Pro environment (simple setting in the OS). There are about 12-15 amateur radio Windows apps on my machine (I use about 7 frequently) with no problems.
Windows takes frequent snapshots of the environment and I back up the .pvm file* in case of a disk crash.
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* A .pvm file is primarily a Parallels virtual machine file used by Parallels Desktop for Mac, which contains all the components needed to run a virtual machine.
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A Parallels PVM file contains all the necessary components to run a virtual machine, including your applications, settings, and data. Here’s a breakdown of what is typically included:
One of the apps I use is Uniden's programming software for the BC125AT Scanner.
I am on a Retina 27" iMac and like working in one view-port rather than having another machine on my desk taking up space. It works seamlessly and I actually have access to my iOS file in the Windows 11 Pro environment (simple setting in the OS). There are about 12-15 amateur radio Windows apps on my machine (I use about 7 frequently) with no problems.
Windows takes frequent snapshots of the environment and I back up the .pvm file* in case of a disk crash.
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* A .pvm file is primarily a Parallels virtual machine file used by Parallels Desktop for Mac, which contains all the components needed to run a virtual machine.
Understanding .pvm Files
What is a .pvm File?
A .pvm file is primarily associated with Parallels Desktop, a virtualization software for Mac. It contains all the necessary components to run a virtual machine, including the virtual hard drive and configuration settings. Essentially, it acts like a folder that holds everything needed for a virtual environment.A Parallels PVM file contains all the necessary components to run a virtual machine, including your applications, settings, and data. Here’s a breakdown of what is typically included:
Components of a PVM File
- Virtual Hard Disk: This is where your operating system, applications, and files are stored. It functions like a physical hard drive for the virtual machine.
- Configuration Files: These files store the settings and preferences for the virtual machine, such as memory allocation, CPU settings, and network configurations.
- Snapshots: If you have taken snapshots of your virtual machine, these are also stored within the PVM file, allowing you to revert to previous states.
- User Data: Any files or data you have created or modified within the virtual machine environment are included.
Implications
When you back up or move the PVM file, you are essentially backing up or transferring your entire virtual machine environment, including all applications and settings. This makes it easy to restore or migrate your setup to another system running Parallels.
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I use a MacBook Pro, and use CrossOver to run Uniden Sentinel to update my SDS100 - Sentinel works absolutely perfectly under CrossOver. It will run a lot of different Windows programs on macOS. They also make a version of CrossOver for Linux.
