In Reply to: Crossover - I use it for PSU Designer posted by bequerel on March 1, 2015 at 02:40:36:
I've run Bootcamp in the past, it's the least expensive option since your only cost is a Windows OS.
I currently run Parallels Desktop, however, for my Windows system(s).
Downside is you need to either stick with a MacOS version and a compatible version of Parallels, or be prepared to update Parallels whenever you upgrade to a newer MacOS. Updates are about $40.
Upside is the flexibility of the Guest OS model.
I have a Base WindowsOS image that is updated but has no aftermarket software. When I have a need for a Windows app, I duplicate this image and then do whatever software installs are required.
Benefit of this approach is you have dedicated WindowsOS's that perform a single task. Generally speaking the more specialized your Windows system is, the better it runs without issues. So you could, for example, have a Test OS that only runs the dedicated electronics test software.
Images are much easier to migrate to other machines as well; buying a new Mac and re-creating your Bootcamp system is not impossible, but it takes a bit of effort.
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