Application support for Macintosh

There is no shortage of software for Macintosh computers. In fact, many of the programs Windows users have come to know and love were first written for the Macintosh and, according to Macintosh users, worked better on Macintosh than they do on Windows. Some areas of particular software strength for Macintosh computers include graphical and desktop publishing applications and educational programs.

In addition, Macintosh systems can use Windows applications by using a process called emulation. This allows Windows-based programs to run on Macintosh, but there are performance losses, and in some cases, the programs won't run at all.

Client connectivity for Macintosh

Macintosh computers make suitable clients for most network operating systems, but in some cases, there is a need for additional software. For example, to connect to a NetWare server, special client software is required. NetWare now includes native file access that can allow Macintosh clients to access a NetWare file system without additional software. For Windows NT/2000 servers, a product called Services for Macintosh can be installed; this product makes selected shares and printers available to Macintosh clients.