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 <br> '''Running Certified programs for FamilySearch that were created for Windows on a Mac'''&nbsp;
-#You can partition your hard drive and create a windows section on your computer which will allow you to run any of the certified programs for New Family Search on your computer. &nbsp;You would partition your hard drive using boot camp. Boot Camp comes preinstalled on your computer. &nbsp;The program walks you though step by step how to parition the hard drive although I do recommend that you print out the instructions before you begin.
+#You will need a valid copy of Microsoft Windows.<br>
-#As alternatives to BootCamp there are a few programs that can then help you run seamlessly between your Mac and windows side of the computer.
+#You can partition your hard drive and create a windows section on your computer which will allow you to run any of the certified programs for New Family Search on your computer. &nbsp;You would partition your hard drive using Apple's Boot Camp. Boot Camp comes preinstalled on your computer. &nbsp;The program walks you though step by step how to parition the hard drive although I do recommend that you print out the instructions before you begin. [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468]<br>
+#As alternatives to BootCamp there are a few virtualization programs that allow you to run the Windows OS as you would a native program program.&nbsp;&nbsp;
-*VM Fusion is currently $49.95 and allows you to work in Unity mode between the two sides of the computer.
+*VMware Fusion 7 is currently $69.95. It has a feature called Unity, which allows you run Windows programs like native applications.&nbsp;[http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion www.vmware.com/products/fusion]
-*Parallels is currently $59.95 and works very similar to VM Fusion.
+*Parallels is currently $79.95.&nbsp; Parallels contains a feature similar to VMware Fusion's Unity called Coherence.&nbsp; [https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/ www.parallels.com/products/desktop/]<br>
-*Virtual Box by 'Oracle' is free open-source software that can be downloaded at [http://virtualbox.org virtualbox.org] . Once installed, you can install windows and windows software<br>
+*Oracle VM VirtualBox is free open-source software similar to Vmware Fusion and Parallels. [https://www.virtualbox.org/ www.virtualbox.org/]<br>
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