Random questions to which you seek an answer

[emceeQ]

one last solution, in case none of the above work would be to dual boot one of your macs.  I know it's not ideal as you probably got the HP for this purpose but it would work.  The bootcamp utility is super easy to use…

http://lifehacker.com/5887081/how-to-run-windows-and-all-your-favorite-windows-programs-on-killer-mac-hardware

and I'm done

If you need anything else or any help just shoot me a pm G…

[Giles]

I will look tomorrow.  Thanks Mike

[scroogen]

Dual boot is easy enough to do, but why not just download IE9 from the microshaft website?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/downloads/ie-9/worldwide-languages

• guess it doesn't work so easily… annoying

http://www.howtogeek.com/128738/how-can-i-run-legacy-versions-of-internet-explorer-on-windows-8/
this link will show you how to do it though…. but maybe dual boot is the best option for you

[Chris]

Windows 8 only runs IE10?

@scroogen:

• guess it doesn't work so easily… annoying

You didn't really think Microsoft would let Giles out with something that simple, did you?:)

[Giles]

So I am told

[emceeQ]

Yep, there is something that prevents older versions of explorer from being installed

[Giles]

@scroogen:

Dual boot is easy enough to do, but why not just download IE9 from the microshaft website?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/downloads/ie-9/worldwide-languages

Because when I try, it fails because it see's another instance of IE

[scroogen]

looks like I'll be avoiding windows 8

[hectic]

Giles, have you tried Opera with the shipping application?

Or you could consider dual boot with something like Linux Mint,

[Giles]

I will try opera - thx

[Snowy]

Without asking for a hit, you can run Windows 8 on your Mac. I've been doing it @ Work/Home for years.

http://www.vmware.com/support/fusion5/doc/fusion-50-release-notes.html#8Opt

1)Install VMware Fusion
2)File>New (in VMware Fusion)
3)Insert Windows 8 CD
4)click through windows installer

5. You've now got Win8 running inside of OSX.

Like emceeQ I'm currently running 5 VM's inside of OSX, and 2 of those OS's contain 2-5 VM's inside each of those (ESXi and SmartOS). All on my little MacBook Pro, which I posted a photo on yesterday.

If you're able to, take back the PC

[Captain]

Somebody in the US can proxy me a sweater? Reward given

[Giles]

@Snowy:

Without asking for a hit, you can run Windows 8 on your Mac. I've been doing it @ Work/Home for years.

I dont want to run Windows 8, I need to run windows 7 or earlier.  Which I do on my mac, but the shipping companies will not load their software onto my mac period…

[Snowy]

@Giles:

@Snowy:

Without asking for a hit, you can run Windows 8 on your Mac. I've been doing it @ Work/Home for years.

I dont want to run Windows 8, I need to run windows 7 or earlier.  Which I do on my mac, but the shipping companies will not load their software onto my mac period…

Win7, XP, 2K, any OS can be installed as a VM….It's almost impossible for the companies to determine it's running on a mac if they only have access from inside the VM. *I've worked with many vendors that won't/don't support virtualization, certain aspects of Oracle software fit in that boat.... Fair point if they're that pushy and won't support even when it makes nil(ish) difference.

Dual boot sounds like the least complicated option. *I'd still run as a Windows7 VM inside OSX, but then again I push for virtualization for a living :).

In Summary; Yuck!

[Giles]

Thanks.  G

[tigerpac]

Buy Windows 7, format the new computer and just run 7?

What you do - Let us know how it turns out!

[Giles]

I think that is what I have to do…

[Mild7]

I don't get the problem..  I have a MacBook, running Win7 with bootcamp, with TNT, FedEx and some other local freight company software all running fine.  No one gave a rats ass what brand was on the lid..

[Finn666]

anybody (from the EU!) ordered something from NZ before?…how long does it usually take?
is there something i need to watch out for?...

[Snowy]

It's been a few years since I've traded between AU<>NZ, but never had an issue. Without trying to complicate things, I'm happy to proxy to you via Australia if it's of help?