Logos Finally Goes Mac - Seminary Students Rejoice
Written by W. Ryan Burns · March 19, 2008 · Print This Article
I’m a mac geek and it makes me mildly ill to have to launch windows on my mac in order to run my bible software, Logos. However, I am happy to announce that Logos has opened their Alpha release of Logos for Mac to the public. Now, the catch is that you already have to have a version of Logos in order to get the free download, so everyone who doesn’t already have it, I’m sorry.
For the rest of us, you simply need to go to www.macbiblesoftware.com and download the file. Once you download and install libronix you need to install your version of Logos (instructions are on the site). Once you have it installed, simply insert your original Logos disk and copy all your unlocked resources into the resource file… then you are rolling Logos in true Mac style!
Oh happy day! Any other Mac and Logos users out there?
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I’m seriously toying with the idea of moving to a mac. Since I’ve worked in IT for so many years I’ve been a windows guy, but my best friend has been slowly trying to persuade me to move over to the other side. I’m getting close….. : )
ST
I just started using Logos about a month ago. I want to convert over to a Mac, but the big $$$ pricetag is a hindrance right now.
As a fellow Mac geek, I too would cringe if I had to see anything Windows related on my Mac. The good thing is that Mac users have options when it comes to Bible Software.
While I appreciate the effort involved in producing a Mac version, please recognize that this is an ‘Alpha.’ It has taken 3 years to produce it, and will not likely be released in a final version for some time. So, make sure and read the fine print - especially before you make any purchases (tlange).
Just one question: Why would anyone want to run Logos’ bloated, overpriced software when you can run Accordance? It runs better, is cheaper and they don’t advertise vaporware like Logos does.
You can get it directly from Accordance:
http://www.accordancebible.com/
Or from Eisenbrauns (at a discount):
http://www.eisenbrauns.com/wconnect/wc.dll?ebGate~EIS~~I~CDACCSCH
James
When I started seminary a few years back, I was hoping to grab Logos. But it took so long for them to put anything out, I finally went with Accordance. They’ve been producing a Mac counterpart for much longer, so I figured it was a safe bet. So far, I’m incredibly pleased…
At my seminary they use Logos as the program for the language classes assignments and instructions are based on the Logos program. So, for that reason I have to use it as opposed to Accordance, which I would gravitate toward in other situations. Also, I have been pleased with Logos and would love to see the Mac version really get rolling (though I know it will be a while before the final version is released).
Asbury mainly deals with BibleWorks. But we have a few prof’s who are Mac guys and swear by Accordance. I have used it for 2 years and have never had a problem. Plus, it is developed exclusivey for Mac, so it seems to run alot (and look alot) better than the programs that are dual platform.