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System Requirements
- Minimum 1024x600 display
- DVD or CD drive
- Minimum of 128 MB RAM
- 700 MB hard drive space free (7 GB for full installation)
- Sound card for some features
- Internet connection for program updates
- Windows® XP/Vista/7 (Mac users require additional virtualization software such as Parallels or Fusion or Boot Camp. Mac and Linux users, please see below)
- Internet Explorer® version 6, SP1
Will BibleWorks run on a Mac?
While BibleWorks does not have a specific Mac version, it runs well for many of our Mac customers. According to Mac users, BibleWorks runs on Parallels or Fusion or Boot Camp.
I have wanted to switch to Mac for a long time. BibleWorks was the only thing that kept me from doing it. Finally I had to switch because I heard good things about Parallels allowing BibleWorks to run. While I don't think Parallels is the answer for everything, it most definitely works for BibleWorks. It takes a moment to load Parallels and then BibleWorks, but once you are in there is no difference in my experience. I looked at Mac based programs and nobody matches the value and functionality of BibleWorks. So until BibleWorks decides to develop a Mac version (hint, hint) I believe I have the best of both worlds.
Dr. Doug H.
August 2010
One of the great things about the new Intel Macs is that I can run Windows programs with ease and actually share data between Mac and Windows programs. I am running BW8 using Parallels 5 and WinXP. Once the Parallels is setup and WinXP installed, BW8 installation is just like you would using a PC. I have zero issues with this set up and BW8.
John F.
August 2010
Try it out
BibleWorks comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you purchase BibleWorks directly from us but cannot get it to work with your virtualization software, you may return BibleWorks for a refund (shipping not included).
Our forums are a good source of information for people who want to hear from others who are running BibleWorks on Macs (read this or this). For more specific information on running BibleWorks on Macs, you can read this and this.
Linux Compatibility
While BibleWorks does not have a specific Linux version, some users have reported that BibleWorks runs successfully under Windows emulators in Linux. Some popular Windows emulators include VMWare (http://www.vmware.com) and WINE (http://www.winehq.com, http://www.codeweavers.com/technology/wine/).