I need to borrow a not totally obsolete Window Laptop

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I don’t have any friends that own a Windows Laptop.

I mean really, who would? LOL

Unfortunately, my Mac is too advanced for the software I need to run, which leaves me with extremely convoluted workarounds.

Will MakeICT loan me a machine for a couple days or weekend, so I complete my project, and get on with my life.

If so, who, where, and when do I need to contact? Will I be able to install two programs on the machine and not have issues with anyone?

Please, only encouraging remarks, I will allow one Macbash though in all fairness. LOL

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What is the program you need to run? What are the system requirements? Loaning equipment to members isn’t something that MakeICT typically does, but I (or others) may have something laying around that fits the bill.

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I need to run VAT and Bossa. I’m installing updated firmware on my DUET 2 board for a DIY 3D printer. One accesses the com port the other flashes the firmware.

I don’t know what the system requirements are, I would guess minimal. I just need a USB port and WIFI.

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Bill, I’m probably not far from you and have a laptop you can borrow.

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That’s right. When would you and/ or it be available?

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I’ll PM you

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Another solution for this, or for future things like this, is to install virtualbox on your main computer and then install some flavor of Windows as a virtual machine.

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A good Sumaritan helped me out.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Now I have a friend that has a Windows machine.

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Unfortunately, Virtualbox will only run on Intel macs. I’m sure there are other solutions. I hope I don’t have to do this often.

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You might give QEMU a try.

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The cure looks more difficult then the one time problem.

Borrowing a machine was the safest and simplest solution for my skill set.

Thank for the suggestions

I was able to bring the beast to life. Now to tame it.

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If you still need a computer I’ll just give you one to keep and own.

I have a couple intel i5 10th gen lenovo thinkpad L series with 8gb ram and 256gb ssd. They will run windows 7, 8, 10, 11 and I think will run a modified version of Mac OS too. Send me a pm if you still need it.

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