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SALT FAQ for Mac Users

Q.

Is there a Mac version of SALT?

A.

No, SALT is only available as a Windows program. If your Mac is able to run Windows XP or Vista, however, it can run SALT.

Although SALT is a Windows-based program, many Mac users have the option of running SALT on their Macs. If your Mac is able to run Windows, it can run SALT.

Minimum System Requirements

The following are the minimum system requirements recommended to run SALT and Windows on a Mac:

  • Operating Systems: Mac OS 10.5x (Leopard); Mac OS 10.6.x (Snow Leopard)
  • Processor: Intel-based processor (any clock-speed)
  • Memory: 1 GB SDRAM (any frequency)

Does my Mac meet the minimum system requirements recommended to run SALT?

  • On your Mac, click on the Apple icon located on the upper left-hand corner of your screen (i.e., menu bar)
  • Select: About This Mac

What You Will Need

  • New copy of Windows operating system CD
    • XP or Vista
    • It cannot be an Upgrade copy
  • New (or existing) SALT installation CD or Student CD

What Now?

  1. Install new copy of Windows on your Mac
  2. Install SALT in Windows, running on your Mac

Options: To Virtualize or Not?

  • Boot Camp
    • Utility built-into Mac OS 10.5x (Leopard) and Mac OS 10.6.x (Snow Leopard)
    • Windows is installed on your Mac's hard drive
    • Allows you to run Mac OS or Windows, separately
    • Boot Camp
  • Virtualization Software
    • Must be purchased separately
    • Windows is installed as a virtual machine on your Mac's OS
    • Allows you to run Mac OS and Windows, simultaneously
    • Two popular programs:

Documentation provided by Raul Rojas, Temple University