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    Any way to make mac compatible?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Richardcvan, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. Richardcvan

    Richardcvan Newbie

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    Hey is there any way to make a zip file that is windows compatible only work on a macbook?
     
    Richardcvan, Jul 18, 2007
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  2. thegsrguy

    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    Just change it to a Mac format like .dmg. PCs can technically still read it, but not natively.

    Macs can read .zip, just so you know.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 18, 2007
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  3. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Why would you want to make it only Mac compatible?
     
    cashmonee, Jul 18, 2007
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  4. jimboutilier

    jimboutilier Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    If you are talking about using a ZIP file that you think is "Windows only" work on a mac - there are free utilities like stuffit expander that will process ZIP files on your Mac.

    If you are talking about making a Zip file ONLY compatible with a Macbook, your best bet is to use a utility like Stuffit Deluxe to create an encrypted, password protected ZIP (or one of the many other compressed file formats it can create) so it's "compatible" only with those that have the password ;-)

    Hope this helps
     
    jimboutilier, Jul 18, 2007
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  5. M@lew

    M@lew Notebook Evangelist

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    Or a .stix file. I think those are Mac only.
     
    M@lew, Jul 19, 2007
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