Thinking of switching but a ?

[cbiker]

I have been thinking of switching and getting a Power Mac duo or quad but I still need to work on MS Access data bases that I have built is it possable with virtual pc or does it slow down to much ? Will probably get 2 gig of ram. Thanks for any help in advance.

[symphonix]

It should be possible with Virtual PC, and not too slow.

I should point out, if you're interested, that there is a version of MS Office for Mac that includes Virtual PC with Windows XP and Office for Windows all bundled as a complete set, so this might make things easier for you.

[texanpenguin]

It will work; but be aware that it's not going to be a painless process. If you think you'll spend more time in Access than out of it, buy a $300 PC and save yourself unnecessary effort.

Virtual PC is best at simply being a way to run the occasional important program.


Just to be perfectly clear, Access isn't all that fantastic. In some cases (depending on the complexity and the front-end stuff), you can convert your Access databases to FileMaker Pro (via SQL I suppose), and then you'll be cross-platform forever after.

[MisterMe]

Originally Posted by symphonix

... MS Office for Mac that includes Virtual PC with Windows XP and Office for Windows all bundled as a complete set, so this might make things easier for you.

MS Office 2004 Professional is a bundle of Office:mac 2004 and VPC 7 with Windows XP SP2. This bundle does not include Office:win.

[Shookster]

And also note that Office for the Mac doesn't come with Access or Frontpage.

[ra3ndy]

I'd recommend hanging on to your PC and controlling it remotely via Windows Remote Desktop Client. It's simple to set up, and lets you enjoy your Mac without slowdown on either system.

[cbiker]

I have several copys of Access so that is not a problem. I do like the idea of windows remote desktop client will look in to it.

[cbiker]

Originally Posted by texanpenguin

It will work; but be aware that it's not going to be a painless process. If you think you'll spend more time in Access than out of it, buy a $300 PC and save yourself unnecessary effort.

Virtual PC is best at simply being a way to run the occasional important program.


Just to be perfectly clear, Access isn't all that fantastic. In some cases (depending on the complexity and the front-end stuff), you can convert your Access databases to FileMaker Pro (via SQL I suppose), and then you'll be cross-platform forever after.

Is FileMaker as powerful as Access havent seen it my present access databases use quite abit of code does it convert the code? Does cross-platform mean one database design will work on Apple and MS? Thanks for the help.