Hi Jonathan,
I have a Mac 8600 upgraded to a G3. I run Virtual PC to use Deskartes
software to view STL files and also other PC software when I need
compatibility.
-Doug
Douglas A. VanPutte
Consultant & Manufacturers' Agent
Cross-Bow Rapid Tool Associates, Inc.
18 Cross Bow Drive
Rochester, NY 14624-4710
Tel: 716-889-3601
Fax: 716-889-7335
Cell: 716-329-1308
Email: vanputtd@frontiernet.net
Web: http://www.frontiernet.net/~vanputtd
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>From: "Jonathan Chertok" <chertok22@hotmail.com>
>To: rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi
>Subject: G3 and G4
>Date: Wed, Dec 29, 1999, 12:04 PM
>
> An "intro" question for the list.
> Can anyone tell me if it is possible to run rapid prototyping type software
> on the new Macintosh G3 or G4 processors?
> I am looking to pick up a personal computer to begin very modest work on
> rapid prototyping software such as
> Pro-Engineer
> Materialise
> Paraform
> Deskartes
> etc.
> I know I can run FormZ and MINICAD on a Macintosh and am trying to find out
> if I can do tutorials and limited "intro" work on the new MAC's. Also
> wondering whether it may be reasonable to use "Virtual PC" software to make
> these programs compatible with the G3 or G4 chips.
> I'd prefer to stick with my beloved MAC if possible and don't need
> industrial size strength for this initial work.
>
> If this is not possible, any suggestions for minimum requirements, brand of
> computers, configurations should I decide to go non-MAC for this at home
> use?
>
> Thanks list,
>
> Jon Chertok
> Austin, Texas
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