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1. Re: Installing Freehand 11 on mac os 10.8.2
maeric Mar 28, 2014 11:40 AM (in response to Indradjy)Yes, you can still use FreeHand 11 in OSX 10.8.2 but you have to add a few things first. Mavericks doesn't include Rosetta so you will need two software programs; Parallels and Snow Leopard Server: 1-800-MYAPPLE.
Below, is this post from the FreeHandForums site on how to set up FreeHand with 10.8.2 Mavericks:
Like all Free FreeHand member, I love FH. I can make it do things that seem impossible for any other design application. I have tried all the workarounds to keep using FH (upgrading my 2000 Ethernet G4 to setting up a partition on my MBP to keep Snow Leopard and FH). Rebooting my Mac is really a pain; going back and forth between two computers is better, but still not like the "Good Old (Snow Leopard) Days" and can't be done when I am out of the office with my MBP.
Thanks to my son, I learned that Newegg.com had a special where Parallels 8 was basically free ($19.99 with a $20 rebate). Upon installing Parallels, I learned-to my dismay-that Snow Leopard could not be used in a virtual machine due to licensing issues. Parallels does allow Leopard Server and Snow Leopard Server. But who has that old software which cost between $300 and $500 in it Day?
After my initial excitement, I was really bummed out. All reading this understand.
Then, thanks to macintouch.com, I learned that Apple was selling Snow Leopard Server for $19.99, plus shipping. This unadvertised special is only available by phone, (800) MYAPPLE. Apple will ask if you plan to use the application for business, personal or education. The deliver date was 3-5 weeks out, but it arrived in two weeks. This server package comes with unlimited license.
I installed FH and then create a Macromedia folder inside the Application Support Folder, which is in the Library folder, and place my FreeHand MXa Registration file from my G4 in it.
Bingo, I am back in business with FH. I suggest having 8 mgs of RAM or more. I set up the virtual machine's dock on the left side of the screen and turned off hiding as my MBP dock is at the bottom of the screen. Can't have both at the bottom.
Also, I added all my fonts to the Snow Leopard virtual machine's font folder. It does not recognize the fonts on the Mac.
If you have not installed a Mac server, do not worry. It installs a lot of stuff you will never use on a virtual machine. Really who cares as long as FH runs seemlessly?
The only challenge I have encountered so far, is that on one Mac Mini, I can run in what Parallels calls "Full Coherence" but on my MBP, I can't. This means the virtual machine works as just another app and FH act as though it is running on Maverick, including cut and paste. I am sure I made a mistake in setting the MacBookPro Leopard virtual machine. I will figure it out.
This is a long-winded explanation of how I am now running FH on my MBP with Maverick operating system, but I wanted to be thorough. Plus, I can now run a number of useful legacy applications Apple had abandoned with the demise of Rosetta. And it only cost me $20.50. I hope this help some forum members.
By sebright » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:51 am
Be sure to see the link above for the full discussion as there is more.
Besides Parallels, you can use VMWare Fusion and the free VirtualBox. Also don't forget that the registration process was changed by Adobe and a Universal Serial # was issued: FHD110-58402-67227-68568 > Error: Unable to Activate | Macromedia products
Hope this helps and let us all know how it works for you!
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2. Re: Installing Freehand 11 on mac os 10.8.2
Indradjy Mar 31, 2014 6:31 PM (in response to maeric)Dear Maeric,
Thanks for your info,
I already installed virtual box on the imac, found the macbook pro dvd installation (mac os 10.6.3).
I had several macbook on the office.
Everytime I tried to install it always failed.
Where should I download the snow leopard that will worked on the imac?
Thanks
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3. Re: Installing Freehand 11 on mac os 10.8.2
maeric Apr 1, 2014 8:30 AM (in response to Indradjy)Indra, I don't think you can use the Macbook installation DVDs in VirtualBox because those will only install on the computer's drive, not a virtual drive.
Call 1-800-MYAPPLE and ask them for Snow Leopard Server for $19.99, plus shipping. If you do not live in the USA, there might be a different phone number for them in your country. This will give you a "universal" DVD that installs on any Mac and this will also work for VirtualBox.
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4. Re: Installing Freehand 11 on mac os 10.8.2
Indradjy Apr 1, 2014 6:40 PM (in response to maeric)Dear Maeric,
You are right...
Thanks for your info.
I gave up installing freehand on mac, perhaps I will install on windows.
I hope there will be no problem as on mac ....
Indra
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5. Re: Installing Freehand 11 on mac os 10.8.2
Herbert2001 Apr 1, 2014 11:08 PM (in response to Indradjy)No, works like a charm on Windows 7. I hear it works just as well on Win8.
Indradjy wrote:
I gave up installing freehand on mac, perhaps I will install on windows.
I hope there will be no problem as on mac ....
Indra


