CrossOver For Mac

Those familiar with Wine will enjoy using CrossOver Mac. This application allows you to run programs written for Microsoft Windows without actually installing the operating system.

CrossOver Mac includes a Windows program library of Windows programs it can run. You’ll find very popular applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, Quick Start, and Windows Media Player. Keep in mind that you’ll still need the installer to install any application.

CrossOver Mac will create bottles, which are essentially Windows environments, for the programs you install. These include their own C: drive, subdirectories, and registry.

Because CrossOver Mac isn’t a true virtual environment, it can launch applications much faster. The downside is that you never feel like you’re using Windows. Another problem with CrossOver Mac is that software not supported by Wine will either not run or be unstable.