First and foremost, I am not a numbers guy. Accounting and bookkeeping are among my two least favorite things. That's where Intuit's 'QuickBooks for MAC' makes that part of life tolerable. It is very easy to use, at least at the basic level. Entry of accounting data is simple; once you configure your check format, writing of checks and the seamless entry of the check's information into the Register are a breeze. It is sometimes difficult to figure out how to categorize the information, though that may be more a user problem than a flaw in the program. You can use Bootcamp that comes with your Mac to run PC software including QuickBooks PC versions and the trial version that comes with the text. With QuickBooks Online, you can have it both ways. When you download the Windows Client App or the Mac Client app, you'll get the beauty of online collaboration with the speed of running QuickBooks on your local machine. If your accounting needs are uncomplicated, as mine are, this is a great product for you and one most CPA folks like their clients to use. (Parenthetically, it may very well be an excellent program for the complex accounting - I simply and happily am not in that world any longer.) PS. I note being informed for the first time that what I bought apparently is an 'Old Version', a piece of information not previously disclosed. Not knowing what the new version contains that this one does not, I cannot comment on the benefits of the one over the other. A devout Mac lover, I broke up with the Vista PC years ago. I was tired of competing for CPU time with the nonstop system updates and virus scans. But I have to run my business. You know, estimate jobs. Bill customers. I tried the Mac version of Quick Books with great anticipation. Installed in a flash and was able to convert QB files to and from the PC. But alas, every time I tried to enter credit card charges, it would crash. Every other feature I used seemed OK. But I use my credit card a lot for client expenses. I just can't trust my business to crash-prone software that leaves me suspect as to whether it's capturing all of my critical data. So, for Quick Books, it's back to the trusty PC version. Even if I have to wait for Vista to let me use my CPU. QB for Mac is not completely useless but it has so many lacks, quirks, and errors that I often feel like firebombing intuit. Luckily I reach into my drawer, grab the 'emergency medicinal liquid' and a shot glass and the feeling passes. I am in the process of looking at other software for our medical practice. Honestly QB is not good, and the only thing worse is there 'tech' support, which in my experience ranges from vague referrals for 'operator error' to their favorite advice, 'reinstall and start from scratch.' Frankly if I can't find something I will either buy a windoze computer for accounting only, or I will go back to paper and pen, which could not possibly take less time than QB in it's current form. If someone comes up with a better product, intuit is dead for mac. This is a most frustrating program. For example, when we backup for Windows (our accountant's preferred platform) and then get the data back to enter in our Macintosh, it only works sometimes. Other times, we have to re-enter data to stay current. Most frustrating though is when we try to export data as a PDF for emailing, it says we don't have a compatible email program. ![]() On the Macintosh, Mail is the default email program. So why doesn't QuickBooks for MACINTOSH use the MACINTOSH default email program? After reading the reviews here, I was expecting my Mac to burst into flames after installing QB 2009. I am switching over from PC and have been using QB 2006 with no major issues. Samsung usb drivers for odin mac. I decided to download the trial version before committing to buying. The install went flawlessly.
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