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  • #1
  • First Post: Apr 19, 2005 5:26pm Apr 19, 2005 5:26pm
I would appreciate any info on trading platforms that work on the Mac Using Oanda now and it is excellent, but it would be good to have a choice
Thanx
  • #2
  • Apr 22, 2005 3:14pm Apr 22, 2005 3:14pm
Quoting trevornd
I would appreciate any info on trading platforms that work on the Mac Using Oanda now and it is excellent, but it would be good to have a choice
Thanx
Most all the brokers are using windows. I beleive you'll just have to contact each broker seperately to find out if there software will run on a Mac.
  • #3
  • Apr 22, 2005 7:37pm Apr 22, 2005 7:37pm
what are you doing with a mac? this aint design class

(btw, im a mac hatter if you didnt notice)
Relax and be happy.
  • #4
  • Jun 5, 2005 1:41pm Jun 5, 2005 1:41pm
MG Financial uses a Java based interface for their trading platform. They also have a Win platform if you have succomb to the dark side!
Capital Preservation is key to long term wealth accumulation
  • #5
  • Jun 7, 2005 1:41pm Jun 7, 2005 1:41pm
I use MG Forex's java platform on the MAC and it works VERY well...I dare say BETTER than excecutable progs on XP. They have a limited number of inidicators, but I only use one, so it works for me. Very reliable.

BTW, I hate MACs AND PCs. They are equally detestable IMHO in this "terrible twos" stage of the computer industry.

Lizard
There's always money in the banana stand.
  • #6
  • Jun 22, 2006 7:30am Jun 22, 2006 7:30am
Hi,

Im using a MAC 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo. It can do both Windows & Tiger. A choice during reboot or parallel platform while on Tiger.

All java platform can run on safari (browser) & Mac's version of Firefox.

I use Mac because its 100% hack, virus & Spybot free. I use PC before because MAC has limited software used by most people. But, with the new intel chip, you get best of both worlds.

So, Merlin its ok to have a paradim shift now, Hehehe..:

Its a fact, not a thought!
Change Your Thinking. Change Your Life - JD
  • #7
  • Jun 22, 2006 3:16pm Jun 22, 2006 3:16pm
Quoting trevornd
I would appreciate any info on trading platforms that work on the Mac Using Oanda now and it is excellent, but it would be good to have a choice
Thanx
Yes, indeed. Oanda isn't bad.

Happy trading!
  • #8
  • Jun 22, 2006 5:01pm Jun 22, 2006 5:01pm
Quoting OrangeRoshan

I use Mac because its 100% hack, virus & Spybot free.
I have to disagree with this comment. I also use a Mac it does on the whole provide better security then XP however you may be deluding yourself by thinking it is "100% hack, virus & Spybot free".
"a fool and their money will easily part"
  • #9
  • Jun 22, 2006 7:22pm Jun 22, 2006 7:22pm
Quoting mackdodger
I have to disagree with this comment. I also use a Mac it does on the whole provide better security then XP however you may be deluding yourself by thinking it is "100% hack, virus & Spybot free".
To be honest, no one attacks macs because no one cares about them because no one uses them. And as we've seen, quite the double edged sword as there is less available to a Mac, until now. But now, Mac is a bastardisation of PC hardware/software anyways...
  • #10
  • Jun 22, 2006 8:48pm Jun 22, 2006 8:48pm
JMHO.......if Mac had'nt been so anal in the early days and remained a closly held design they would have had market share today and the pc would have been used as a doorstop, or paper weight.
Same Whore .... Different Dress
  • #11
  • Jun 22, 2006 9:13pm Jun 22, 2006 9:13pm
Quoting johnedoe
JMHO.......if Mac had'nt been so anal in the early days and remained a closly held design they would have had market share today and the pc would have been used as a doorstop, or paper weight.
Yes.

One could say it was the Attack of the Clones that brought about the PC's success.
Bundy's status today: "Waiting..."
  • #12
  • Jun 22, 2006 10:27pm Jun 22, 2006 10:27pm
You could try Interactive Brokers. Their TWS platform should work on Mac OS.
  • #13
  • Jun 23, 2006 1:59am Jun 23, 2006 1:59am
Guys,

We are FX Traders right? Emotional control is very VERY important. Therefore, Lets test it on this issue: Its not about right or wrong, or whether you prefer MAC or not, but this is a security issue that needs to be taken seriously.

Some months ago, PC magizines posted some very interesting findings from the MI5 (James Bond's office). They hired 7 of the world's best hackers to penetrate computer systems on 3 platforms. The results are these:

LINUX : 95%
WINDOWS : 43%
TIGER (MAC) : 0%

This is a FACT!

Q: How many traders are using their home PC to trades in the 90s?
A: Not many

Q: How many now?
A: You know the answer.

What is the probability of someone hacking your PC and mess up your trades and your investments? VERY HIGH now. Especially now, since FX Trading in S.O.H.O is growing rapidly. Pls dont compare it with banks & financial institution, because they have a hundred million dollar firewall & security system. Think about it.

Im still using my Alienware together with my MAcBook Pro. I will use my AW for charting and MAC as my trading platform. Im still a newbie, but I love trading FX and I will do anything to be successful and Significant. Protecting your business should be of a highest priority and the new MAC is the answer.

Think of it as part of your Financial Intelligence.

This is my Opinion. I hope it helps
Change Your Thinking. Change Your Life - JD
  • #14
  • Jun 23, 2006 2:51am Jun 23, 2006 2:51am
Hi guys,

Im also a Mac freak, converted 3 yrs ago and never looked back

Anybody here run MT4 on Mac?

I plan to do som autotrade/EA in MT4...any input would be appriciated.

Have a nice weekend,

FT
  • #15
  • Jun 23, 2006 3:02am Jun 23, 2006 3:02am
Quoting fingotrader
Hi guys,

Im also a Mac freak, converted 3 yrs ago and never looked back

Anybody here run MT4 on Mac?

I plan to do som autotrade/EA in MT4...any input would be appriciated.

Have a nice weekend,

FT
Try and use this software on your mac. Since your window is running within Tiger OS, security is more assuring.

http://www.apple.com/macosx/applications/virtualpc/

All the best!
Change Your Thinking. Change Your Life - JD
  • #16
  • Jun 23, 2006 8:05pm Jun 23, 2006 8:05pm
Quoting fingotrader
Hi guys,

Im also a Mac freak, converted 3 yrs ago and never looked back

Anybody here run MT4 on Mac?

I plan to do som autotrade/EA in MT4...any input would be appriciated.

Have a nice weekend,

FT
Thats what usually happens people that actually use a Mac never go back to PC. I am using MT4 under Virtual PC 6.1 on a 1.2 Ghz PPC notebook and it is very useable are you using an Intel mac or a Power PC???
"a fool and their money will easily part"
  • #17
  • Jun 23, 2006 9:38pm Jun 23, 2006 9:38pm
Now mac is even better you can run windows programs on a mac....
Same Whore .... Different Dress
  • #18
  • Jun 23, 2006 11:29pm Jun 23, 2006 11:29pm
If you are using a virtual pc on mac you need a large RAM probably more than 512 MB depending on the applications you are running.

Also the new dual-core chips support windows very well. I know because I just got one. so if you have the new macs you should have no problem switching to windows to mac
  • #19
  • Jun 24, 2006 6:41pm Jun 24, 2006 6:41pm
Quoting OrangeRoshan
Guys,

We are FX Traders right? Emotional control is very VERY important. Therefore, Lets test it on this issue: Its not about right or wrong, or whether you prefer MAC or not, but this is a security issue that needs to be taken seriously.

Some months ago, PC magizines posted some very interesting findings from the MI5 (James Bond's office). They hired 7 of the world's best hackers to penetrate computer systems on 3 platforms. The results are these:

LINUX : 95%
WINDOWS : 43%
TIGER (MAC) : 0%
Can you provide a source for this info? Thanks,a
  • #20
  • Jun 25, 2006 3:53am Jun 25, 2006 3:53am
Quoting mackdodger
Thats what usually happens people that actually use a Mac never go back to PC. I am using MT4 under Virtual PC 6.1 on a 1.2 Ghz PPC notebook and it is very useable are you using an Intel mac or a Power PC???
Hi,

I use a powerbook, G4.

But I have tried Virtual PC sometimes before for other programs, but it runs very slow...

I guess I have an excuse now to buy the new Mac with the Intel chip

Thanks for the input...
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