Virtual Mac in a Web Browser?

Teletubby · 09-23-2009, 04:29 PM

Is there anything like this? I'm studying for a few certifications, and I need access to a mac OS so that I can get a feel for how they work. Nobody around here has a MAC I can use, and I can't go out and spend $1000+ on a Mac...actually, I can't even spend $300+ right now haha. Or, is there some linux distro that emulates a mac?

sinclair_tm · 09-23-2009, 11:17 PM

Unless you buy a Mac, there isn't much you can do. You can't emulate an OS in a web browser. There are Mac emulators out there, but none will allow you to install the latest OS X, which is what you need to use if you want to be current. As you should know from trying to get certified, nothing beats real hands on time. You can go into an Apple store and they'll let you spend some time on the Macs. BestBuy also has them in store that you could look at.

shuuhen · 09-24-2009, 06:29 PM

Pretty much the only way to tinker with a Mac is to actually sit at a Mac. Linux distributions are very different from Mac OS X, even if you model the GUI to look similar. Like sinclair_tm said, you could try them a little at an Apple Store or Best Buy.

Teletubby · 09-29-2009, 09:51 AM

Ok guys, thanks.

09-23-2009, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Teletubby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 89 OS: Win xp	Virtual Mac in a Web Browser? Is there anything like this? I'm studying for a few certifications, and I need access to a mac OS so that I can get a feel for how they work. Nobody around here has a MAC I can use, and I can't go out and spend $1000+ on a Mac...actually, I can't even spend $300+ right now haha. Or, is there some linux distro that emulates a mac? __________________ Currently working towards A+ and MCSA certification.

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shuuhen Manager Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 981 OS: Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS X 10.5.8, WinXP Pro, FreeBSD 6.0, Gentoo Linux My System	Re: Virtual Mac in a Web Browser? Pretty much the only way to tinker with a Mac is to actually sit at a Mac. Linux distributions are very different from Mac OS X, even if you model the GUI to look similar. Like sinclair_tm said, you could try them a little at an Apple Store or Best Buy. __________________ Has it been a few days since I replied to your thread? Don't panic! I'm a busy college student and may forget a post if I'm extra busy (or it might just take me a while to be able to do a decent reply). If you still need help and are awaiting my reply after a few days, PM me about it. When posting what errors you get, please give the full message. It makes helping you much easier.

09-29-2009, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Teletubby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 89 OS: Win xp	Re: Virtual Mac in a Web Browser? Ok guys, thanks. __________________ Currently working towards A+ and MCSA certification.