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Sage 100 ERP Software - Tips for Running on Apple Mac

Written by Mike Renner | Wed, Feb 13, 2013

Question:  Mike, we own Sage 100 ERP (formerly Sage MAS90) and we also own an Apple Mac.  We would like to be able to connect the MAC to the Sage 100 ERP program on the Server.  How do we do this?

Answer:  Apple Mac is not supported by Sage, however, it is possible.  As ERP Consultants we have come across a way you can run Windows-based programs like Sage 100 ERP on an Apple Mac. 

Here's a way you can run windows on a Mac.  You can check out a virtual machine software application such as Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac or VMware Fusion 5 which will allow you to install Windows on the Mac.  Now you can have the best of both worlds on one machine. You would have to purchase for the virtual machine software which is around $80 and also purchase an additional full version of Windows operating system. Each Mac computer  would need its own copy of both.

Written by Mike Renner, Partner WAC Consulting, Owner at Computer Accounting Services Mike is an expert on Sage 100 ERP with over 25 years in the accounting software industry. Mike is also a Sage Certified Trainer and a recognized leader in the design, implementation and support of ERP systems, including Sage.

Specialties

Sage 100 ERP (formally Sage MAS90/200), Sage 100 Fund Accounting (formally MIP Non Profit Software), Sage Grant ManagementSage Online Fundraising, QuickBooks Enterprise and Point of Sale VAR.