I want to switch but...

[fryke]

You might also get an answer if you ask Parallels' people. They surely have some idea on what kind of USB devices work and why. Maybe they can specifically tell you what to ask the device maker about the protocols used etc. - But again, I guess testing it would be easiest. Maybe find a person in your neighbourhood with an intel Mac?

[minipumper]

Yes I had the same problem. I upgraded to the Medtronic 522 CGMS system that has the carelink online system. I was a MAC user in the past and do not have a PC in the house - and was AMAZED at the lack of support for MACs within Minimed!!! They had NO IDEA other then to say "no". They are not sure if development is in progress. How can such a large and such an international company be so ignorant to the world of MACs with their software!? So to say the least, I have made a hefty investement for my new insulin pump, and can not utilise the online software to analyse the data, because I use a MAC. I calles technical support and they said to install Windows XP on my MACbook --> I choose MAC years ago for a reason --> to get away from PC windows!!

Either way, the technical support persons told me to run Windows XP on my Macbook (intel chip) - and I may need a serial adaptor for the USB port, something that MAC/apple sells. It seems they feel by installing Windows XP on the Macintel, the software will work - BUT I am still in the process of trying. I already spent the $$$$ on the pump - to cough up more for the software and cables, is not going to happen yet......but I will keep posted.

[davidtx]

First, let me preface by saying that I'm a Type 1 diabetic myself hooked to a Minimed Paradigm 712. I use the PAL software regularly. Second, I'm a computer engineer by trade and own several PC's and four Intel-based Macs.

You shouldn't have any problems running the Minimed software under Windows XP once it's installed via Boot Camp. I don't have it running as I post this, but I'll install it in the morning just to make sure. Realize that the USB interface for the glucometer is just a simple serial->USB adapter, so there's not much to it. Interfacing a PocketPC to a Mac is *far* more difficult.

There are other options for diabetes management software for MacOS, however: http://www.mendosa.com/software.htm has a very complete list of packages for every platform. Two standouts:

http://thebodyjournal.com/
http://www.healthengage.com/

The sticky widget may be the wonky BD meter that Minimed uses: nobody except them seems to support it. As of two weeks ago, I'm using a Dexcom STS now (www.dexcom.com) so I no longer use the BD meter. I can tinker with it and the PAL software without any undue risks to myself.

With regards to your second point, you won't lose any transactions when you convert to Quicken for Mac. I spent the better part of my afternoon today doing it, as I'm in the process of making my Mac Pro my primary desktop system. The only thing that doesn't convert over is your Memorized Transaction list. I had quite a few of these, so it was something of a pain to re-key them all. The Quicken documents on migrating between versions clearly spells out what does and doesn't transfer.

[davidtx]

I tested it this morning and both PAL 2.0 and Solutions 6.0 work fine under XP on my Macbook Pro.

[minckster]

With regards to your second point, you won't lose any transactions when you convert to Quicken for Mac. I spent the better part of my afternoon today doing it, as I'm in the process of making my Mac Pro my primary desktop system. The only thing that doesn't convert over is your Memorized Transaction list. I had quite a few of these, so it was something of a pain to re-key them all. The Quicken documents on migrating between versions clearly spells out what does and doesn't transfer.

Seeing that your experience was so much better than mine, I thought I'd try again to move to Quicken for Mac. I noticed one thing that really gives me pause: The Quicken documents on migrating between versions clearly say that 401(k)s do not exist in Quicken for Mac. Did you transfer any 401(k) data?

The following components of your Quicken for Windows data file will not convert to Quicken for Mac:

* Scheduled Transactions
* QuickFill Transactions
* Loan Setups
* Online Account Setups
* Online Payee Lists
* Memorized Reports
* Security Price Histories
* Account types that do not exist in Quicken for Mac follow:

o 401(k)
o ESPP
o ESOP
o Accounts Receivable
o Accounts Payable

* Home & Business specific features
* Tax status of Investment accounts

Source: Converting data from Quicken for Windows to Quicken for Mac.

[For general knowledge: The instructions for migrating from Quicken 2005 for Windows to Quicken for Mac appear onscreen for a second before automatically switching to another page. If someone needs those instructions, please let me know. The fact that Quicken hides them may explain my problems in migrating my data from 2005 for Windows to Mac.]

[davidtx]

Actually, I didn't. I probably should be tracking 401K data in Quicken, but I use Fidelity's website instead.

[Counsel]

Are you serious? Your daughter's life depends on a particular configuration of software and hardware and you are trying to figure out a way to workaround these requirements?

A real Mac user would buy a Mac for himself. He would allow the Windows computer to do its job. He would also seriously consider reporting you to social services.

Actually, he didnt' say he wasn't using the PC, he was lamenting the fact that minimed does not support other browsers...

Don't create a flame when there isn't any fire but the spark you are creating...

As a diabetic, I have to agree that limiting use of a service associated with a device that you manufacture and sell (for a tidey sum I might add) should come with support for a wide variety of methods to access a web-based service.

Simple css and html would provide a cross-platform base from which everyone receives a benefit.

And yes, they are providing a service as well as a product. We like the product, just not the service (as much as we could)...

Counsel

[fryke]

You just fell down the reviving-old-threads-trap. Obviously, you try to put out a fire that was long gone, anyway.