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Can ArcGIS run on Apple Mac OS?

April 26, 2017Apple ArcGIS Mac OS run

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Can ArcGIS run on Apple Mac OS?

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ESRI discontinued producing Mac OS ArcGIS software after version 3.0, and currently only ships ArcGIS for Windows operating systems. However, for Intel-based Macintosh computers, there are two options available for installing and running ArcGIS. Each option requires a working copy of Windows XP or Vista. The first option is to install Boot Camp for Mac OS and operate your Macintosh as a dual-boot system. This method requires a restart every time you wish to switch between Mac OS and Windows XP. Additionally, files on the hard drive cannot be shared between the two systems, and some hardware functionality is limited. Boot Camp is a free download, but you must purchase a license for Windows. Another option is to purchase a virtual machine environment such as VM Ware Fusion or Parallels Desktop. These third-party applications enable Windows XP (as well as other operating systems) to run within Mac OS, eliminating the need to restart the computer to use another operating system. Virtual Bo