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Software Recommendation? VISIO for Mac type
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Oct 7, 2006, 01:42 PM
 
The only program functionality I have not been able to replace when using a MAC is VISIO. I do all sorts of diagrams but mainly network devices and org charts. Any software suggestions - beside running Parallels Workstation (Smile) are appreciated.
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Oct 7, 2006, 03:21 PM
 
OmniGraffle!

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Oct 7, 2006, 08:48 PM
 
Originally Posted by techtrucker
OmniGraffle!

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+1 Heads and shoulders (knees and tows) above VISIO IMO.
     
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Oct 7, 2006, 08:54 PM
 
[obligatory]how does Visio replace a media access controller?[/obligatory]
     
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Oct 8, 2006, 07:48 AM
 
pcryan5, if you don't get it...

MAC is usually short for Media Access Controller, as in the MAC address of your ethernet card.

Mac is our beloved computing platform.

And yes, Omnigraffle is way better than Visio. In fact, all the Omnigroup applications are awesome, they are reasonably priced and IMO are the best third party Mac applications out there. I use Omnigraffle and Omnioutliner all the time, and use Omniweb as my default web browser. There are free trials for all of their apps.
     
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Oct 8, 2006, 08:01 AM
 
I think techtrucker was referring to besson3c's question about MAC vs. Mac.
Although, I suppose if Visio could make a three dimensional model you could plug an ethernet cable into it...
     
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Oct 8, 2006, 11:06 AM
 
"pcryan5, if you don't get it...

MAC is usually short for Media Access Controller, as in the MAC address of your ethernet card."

OMIGOD I've joined a cult! Mine you - one with much better manners, no onerous handshake requirements and really cool toys.
thanks all for your help - OMNIGraffle indeed seems EXCELLENT.
     
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Oct 8, 2006, 01:40 PM
 
Originally Posted by pcryan5
thanks all for your help - OMNIGraffle indeed seems EXCELLENT.
Please... it's OmniGraffle, not OMNIGraffle.
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Oct 8, 2006, 02:40 PM
 
You didn't know we were a cult?

Now, about that "pc" in pcryan5....
     
   
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