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There are some significant, yet not impossible hurdles to overcome for either open code or a Mac version of the software. We're listening -
I have owned my Aeris XR2 since 2007, before I had an intel mac. I purchased the computer because of the feature rich unit and value for money. When you compare price point against other units it was a good buy.
Aeris/Oceanic/Hollis has never supported operations on a Mac, PC only. There have been no third party solutions for this brand over the last several years.
When Mac went to Intel chips that solved some of the problem, you can indeed load Bootcamp and install Windows in that partition which runs just fine. Or you can use the VM Fusion/Parallels with Windows and it should work. This whole process is unnecessary, the advantage which you gain by purchasing these units, price point, features; you lose when you have to add additional software. So my next dive computer will be one that is supported natively, like the Suuntos.
After some 8-10 years some companies have found the resources, time and effort to write code for both platforms. Great units if you don't mind supplementing with additional software for Mac..........Dave
Well I tried the Macdive dive log program with my Aeris XR2, it worked very well on my mac running OSX 10.6.8. You can find it online and download a trial. some things don't work until you pay for the full version, $25. You must also go to their website and download the USB driver, install and restart. Follow the directions to first sync your DC. choose prefs>advanced>Serial>Scan it should find a dev file i.e., /dev/tty.usbserial-20030001. Use the drop down menu in the tool bar across the top of the window (*) to insert new everything, divers, gear, certs. Once the icon is visible double click it and fill in the info. When you download your dives, highlight the dive and press the info button in the tool bar across the top. You can add details and photos, locales, buddies, dive masters, operators and also have several log books. they have a list of all the DC that this program works with on a mac.
......Aeris/Oceanic/Hollis has never supported operations on a Mac, PC only. There have been no third party solutions for this brand over the last several years. ......
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Aeris computers incompatible with Macs
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