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Update Software for Mac? [message #15242]

Sat, 06 March 2010 16:46

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Hi folks,
Perhaps that question was asked before, but for us Apple/Mac fans is there any hope to eventually run the updates from our Mac laptops?
Greetings,

TomTom

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15248]

Sun, 07 March 2010 20:24

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Yes, it's been answered before: boot camp.

Sorry, it's probably not what you want to hear but I don't think Lumagen will develop a Mac update. Boot camp will also allow you to run the download config utility.

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15249]

Mon, 08 March 2010 09:02

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I use Parallels and it works perfectly

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15250]

Mon, 08 March 2010 09:32

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Gentlemen,
Clear answer, clear way to go. Hopefully my Mac won't turn sour.
Thanks very much.
Cheers,

TomTom

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15252]

Mon, 08 March 2010 19:00

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I also use Parallels with no problems. After a download you sometimes have to refresh the screen to make the icon show up.

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15257]

Wed, 10 March 2010 19:01

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Hello and Hi,
Following your suggestions I installed SUN's 'VirtualBox' running with Windows XP on my Mac. It works marvelously. Thanks for this tip.
Now I am faced with a rather trivial problem, and that is to find a suitable USB-RS232 Nullmodem cable/adapter compatible with USB 2. There are countless types and versions, but all are restricted to USB 1.1. In fact the one that I blindly bought off shelf has this problem and doesn't work with my MacBook.
Would anyone know off-hand what is the right adapter to buy and where? Google gives me many options ranging from 5 to 150 US$, but with little tech info behind them.
Thanks for another good suggestion.
Greetings,

TomTom

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15258]

Wed, 10 March 2010 22:44

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I'm not sure why a 1.1 adapter would be a problem, since 2 is backward compatible with 1.1?

Also, you will probably need to buy the inverter (the 'null' part) separately, I don't think any of the USB to RS232 adapters include the null inversion.

In any case, I highly recommend this model:
http://www.commfront.com/USB-Serial-Adapters-Converters/USB- Serial-Adapter-Converter.htm

Not the cheapest, not the most expensive either. I used to have a cheap one, and updates would fail pretty regularly. Haven't had a single update or config download fail using the new one. Not a single one. Unfortunately, it looks like you're going to pay just as much in shipping fees as for the item itself Sad

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But again, this little gadget is just foolproof.

[Updated on: Wed, 10 March 2010 22:44]

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15259]

Thu, 11 March 2010 09:18

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Good morning, Dave.
Thanks for your prompt answer to my request. In fact, what you describe is exactly what I was afraid of. Furthermore, I also thought (and still believe) that USB 2 is down-compatible with 1.1. But the unit I bought and properly installed is not recognized by the system nor listed under Hardware devices. Hence no more fooling around, I'll get the one you proposed. That puts me on the safe side.
Wish you a nice day and many thanks again.
Cheers,

TomTom

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15260]

Thu, 11 March 2010 09:46

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I don't know why but some USB to serial adaptors just don't work with some devices.

In UK I recommend this

www.easysync.co.uk

part number
US232R-10 : Premium ** GOLD ** USB-RS232 Adapter cable ( 10cm )

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15262]

Thu, 11 March 2010 13:19

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meyertomtom wrote on Thu, 11 March 2010 03:18

Good morning, Dave.
Thanks for your prompt answer to my request. In fact, what you describe is exactly what I was afraid of. Furthermore, I also thought (and still believe) that USB 2 is down-compatible with 1.1. But the unit I bought and properly installed is not recognized by the system nor listed under Hardware devices. Hence no more fooling around, I'll get the one you proposed. That puts me on the safe side.
Wish you a nice day and many thanks again.
Cheers,

Sorry to hear the one you got didn't work - but I'd bet money that it's a driver issue, not a USB 1.1 vs. USB 2 issue. You'll be fine with the CommFront adapter.

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15263]

Thu, 11 March 2010 14:10

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meyertomtom wrote on Thu, 11 March 2010 09:18

Good morning, Dave.

Very Happy

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15264]

Thu, 11 March 2010 14:34

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Hi again everybody,
Thanks for your continued help and support.
The CommFront adapter is now ordered in the US. Meanwhile I can still, should the necessity arise, update the Radiance with the old PC from my neighbor.
Many greetings from Switzerland.

TomTom

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15266]

Thu, 11 March 2010 15:48

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Dave G wrote on Wed, 10 March 2010 23:44

Unfortunately, it looks like you're going to pay just as much in shipping fees as for the item itself Sad

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Dave, they have worldwide free shipping Very Happy

Very Happy

. They are on my 'favorites' list
http://www.commfront.com/Shipping-Options.htm
Thanks again.
Cheers,

TomTom

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15268]

Thu, 11 March 2010 20:41

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meyertomtom wrote on Thu, 11 March 2010 09:48

Dave G wrote on Wed, 10 March 2010 23:44

Unfortunately, it looks like you're going to pay just as much in shipping fees as for the item itself Sad

Sad

Dave, they have worldwide free shipping Very Happy

Very Happy

. They are on my 'favorites' list
http://www.commfront.com/Shipping-Options.htm
Thanks again.
Cheers,

That's AWESOME! How did I miss that? I should really get an affiliate program going, what with the business I send their way Smile

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Re: Update Software for Mac? [message #15269]

Fri, 12 March 2010 09:33

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Good business teaming up with other good business! Surprised?
Have a good day.

TomTom

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