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superCharles:
I just joined the user group to get more info on the RailPro system with the objective of deciding whether to go with it or a DCC system. After reading through the FAQs and the software manual it seems that there is no path for Mac users at this time to use RailPro so I guess it will not be for me. A pity as it seems to be a superior control system. I wish Ring Engineering success with their endeavor. Our hobby can use some fresh ideas and innovations.

KPack:
True is it not Mac "compatible", however that doesn't mean that it doesn't work on at all on Mac machines.  It won't work with the mac operating system, but most Macs have Parallels which allows Windows programs to run.  It should work fine on that.  I don't have a Mac personally, but I'm pretty sure there are other Railpro users with macs.  Hopefully they can chime in. 

-Kevin

William Brillinger:
Charles, Please do take a moment and contact Ring Engineering and encourage them to provide Mac support. The more requests for it that they get, the sooner it will be developed. And perhaps they will have a suggestion for you.

Kevins suggestion of using Parallels is a good one. You can download and test the software before purchasing, so at least you can confirm the option.

Also, if parallels does not work, older laptops and PC's that do natively support RailPro are a dime a dozen. It might be possible to pick one up for the railroad room without much expense.

Alan:
There are used Windows XP laptops on eBay for less than $25 any day of the week. Use Remote Desktop to port to your Mac.

superCharles:
Thanks for the replies & I see your points. I did some checking & found a couple of PC laptops on eBay with Windows XP at a very reasonable price, considering. I was not aware that they were available so cheaply. So, I guess I'm still "in the hunt". I shy away from emulation software as we had some on Macs at our business & I never found them comfortable to use plus the fact of having to purchase the Windows OS in addition to the cost of the emulation software.

Is there a specified minimum system requirement(processor, hard drive, ports?) for the RailPro software listed anywhere? I may have missed it but did not see anywhere. Maybe when the time comes I can list the particulars of the computer that I'm interested in & ask ya'll to advise if adequate.

Thanks for the help.  Charles   

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