Running WINKS on an Apple Mac
For a Windows program to run on the Mac, it usually requires that the Windows Operating System be running on the Mac.
Since there are so many Windows programs, Apple has provided a way to load and run Windows on the Mac. Installing Windows on your Mac is the easiest solution to run WINKS on a Mac computer, and it also gives you the ability to run many, many other Windows software programs.
If you are at a university, your university may provide Windows free or your campus bookstore may have an inexpensive copy of Windows that you can purchase to place on your Mac. Any version of Windows from Windows 98 forward will do. (also, see the CrossOver program below.)
Here is a list of sseveral ways to put Windows on a Mac. This description outlines your choices. Once you have Windows running on your Mac, you can install WINKS (and any number of other Windows software programs.)
Dual boot – Download Boot Camp from the Apple website. (http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/) . Boot Camp is software included with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard that lets you run compatible versions of Microsoft Windows on an Intel-based Mac. Follow the instructions on the Apple website to install it on your Mac. This is the preferred way to run Windows on your Mac
Virtual Computing – Virtual computing is running a OS (Operating System) within an OS. This requires that you load a program on your Mac. Two popular options are Fusion and Parallels Desktop.
Running Windows apps without Windows – The CrossOver program allows you to install many Windows applications on your Mac without installing Windows. (http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/). This is a fairly cheap solution at about $39.
If you are unable to get WINKS to work on your Mac, you may request a refund. Click here and request a refund through the support form.