[Ham-Mac] new iMac: parallels vs. fusion?

[Robert Wyatt]

When running parallels, invoking the "F" keys would cause expose to  
move all the windows out of the way. (to show the desktop). This  
happened inside of HRD, and N1MM. I don't use the function keys to run  
expose, so I can't figure out why it keeps doing it. The biggest  
problem is it is indiscriminate. Sometimes it happens other times it  
does not.

Ultimately, this reason, and the desire to have a clean system (ham  
radio only, no antivirus, spam filters, etc.) is the reason I use  
bootcamp. I keep windows firewall turned on. But that is the only  
outside protection I use. When I am done with a contest. I export my  
logs to my dropbox computer and import it into MLDX.

Robert Wyatt
AE7RW

On Dec 25, 2009, at 9:04 AM, EZ Rhino <EZRhino at fastmovers.biz> wrote:

> Gang:
>
> Looks like I've started a worthwhile thread.  Thanks for all the
> replies; let's keep it going!
>
> Yes, the 24" iMac's are still available as a referb on Apple's
> website or as a discounted model on MacMall.com.  I don't have room
> for that massive 27" display, but the 24" should work which is why I
> wanted to go that direction.
>
> There is some great Mac software for hams, no doubt about it.
> However there will always be stuff that you can't do...programming
> software for my new HT is PC only, for instance.  Also, I have really
> grown fond of N1MM (contest logger) and all it's versatility (it is
> also a huge headache getting all the settings correct :-).  N1MM
> supports about every contest out there, including all the state QSO
> parties.  There isn't anything OSX based that can do that (yet).
>
> So my intention right now is to keep a clean install on the XP side,
> essentially never using the internet over there except to download
> updates, email my logs to contest sponsors, etc.  Unplugging a USB
> port at the start of a session seems like a minor inconvenience for
> having both platforms on one machine. Almost everything I do now is
> already OSX based.  No doubt about it, the iMac platform is superior
> for almost all daily needs.  Ham stuff still lags a bit, but it's
> certainly getting better.
>
> If anyone has had problems with N1MM on a Mac, I'd like to know about
> it.  Also, Robert--what problems did you have with expose?
>
> Thanks guys,
>
> Chris
> KF7P
>
>
>
>
>
> On Dec 25, 2009, at 8:05 , Dan Blasberg wrote:
>
> I have been following this thread quite closely, and would like to
> know if anyone is using winlink, airmail, paclink or any of those
> programs in XP and if so how well do they work?
>
> I have a four year old 15" MacBook Titanium that I am looking to
> upgrade to a MacBook Pro.
>
> Thanks and Merry Christmas,
>
> Dan
> KA8YPY
>
>
> On Dec 25, 2009, at 6:15 AM, Paul Bernhardt wrote:
>
>> Hello Guys,
>>
>> I follow the comments on ham-mac and I want to say merry Christmas
>> to all. I recently purchased the new 21.5" iMac
>> and am very pleased with it. The OS, Snow Leopard, has BootCamp
>> included. I haven't decided whether to use BootCamp
>> or Parallels for Windows. One day I'll have a version of Widows
>> installed and will be able to join the groups on Ham Mac.
>>
>> Everyone have a happy and joyous Holiday season and a very happy and
>> prosperous New Year.
>>
>> 73 CUL Paul WD4EBA
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