Mac users interested in Playonmac 10.5.8 generally download:
PlayOnMac is a program that allows you to install and run Windows apps on your Mac. This application makes it possible for any Mac user to work with Windows apps and to play games developed for Microsoft Windows with minimum effort. The program comes with a very easy to use interface.
Wine is an operating system enhancing tool. In simple terms Wine will allow you to install Windows application on your MAC. Wine and WineBottler come as a package and they were previously known as "Darwine". Wine is the part of the package that functions somewhat as a launching tool for Windows applications, while WineBottler "masks" the program's files in a structure that MAC can use.
Wine & WineBottler builds for OS X - run windows applications on OS X.
WineBottler is a tool similar to codeweavers Crossover, where separate prefixes are created per app. However, WineBottler 'wraps' or 'bottles' the separate prefixes in an application bundle.
Wine lets you run Windows software on other operating systems. With Wine, you can install and run these applications just like you would in Windows. Wine is still under active development. Not every program works yet, however there are already several million people using Wine to run their software.
CrossOver can get your Windows productivity applications and PC games up and running on your Mac quickly and easily. CrossOver runs the Windows software that you need on Mac at home, in the office, or at school without purchasing a Windows license, without rebooting your computer, and without having to use a virtual machine. And CrossOver can run a wide range of Windows software.
Easy Installs! Many Windows titles can be installed using our CrossTie technology.
