i just got a webcam, and later when i got home i found out its formated for windows and i have an iBook G4, i was wondering if there is any way to somehow make it okay for a mac
2006-12-27 13:31:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
i have osx
2006-12-27 14:59:40 · update #1
Yes, there are a number of ways to run Windows programs on a Mac, ranging from emulation (Virtual PC) to full native performance (Apple Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop).
HOWEVER, for you there may be a better way.
Investigate the available OS X USB webcam drivers provided by the open source project macam and the commercial drivers of IOXperts. Links are below. If you find your webcam supported, you'll be able to use it with Mac apps without any need to resort to Windows.
2006-12-27 15:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by Robert, amazingly enough. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can run Windows software on an iBook G4 using Virtual PC. However, that probably won't help you much, since it sounds as though you have a different issue, that being that your webcam may not work with your Mac. If that's the case, I suggest you check the camera manufacturer's website first -- there may be Mac drivers available for download. If not, then search the Web and see if others have managed to get this particular camera working with a Mac; even if the manufacturer doesn't officially support it, it may well be possible. Good luck!
2006-12-27 13:35:25 · answer #2 · answered by MarnenLK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The iBook G4 has window compability so the webcam should work. Check the support section on Apple website to see how to make it work.
2006-12-27 13:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We need more details of your operating system. OS X comes with many, many drivers. There are many free and almost free webcam utilities for OS X. Download a popular one from www.download.com or versiontracker.com and just plug in the webcam and start up the program. It probably will work.
2006-12-27 13:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by RitaRatt 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ya i think if you just download the windows software
2006-12-27 13:33:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋