Is it possible to read the RAVE pdf's on an iMac?

[dmdigital]

Very early next week I'm going to be the proud owner of a nice new 24" iMac. Decided to move to the Mac as I've finally got the *&^%'s with Windows and I only need a PC for Internet, Photography and a bit of word processing and publishing. Don't worry I don't believe the iMac will resolve all my issues, it is still underneath it all, just a computer.

I'll still have a Windows notebook for RovaCom and RAVE etc when traveling Would still like it on my desktop though and I was wondering, can I read the RAVE pdf's under the Mac OS. Obviously I can't run RAVE.exe without an interpretor shell. What do others do? Has someone built a Mac version?

[incisor]

you can boot into your bootcamp partition or use parallels to run your boot camp partition in a window on your osx desktop.

[Bushwanderer]

Jees Incisor,
I'm glad that you said that.:o

Best Wishes,

[dmdigital]

Thanks Inc, but I was kind of nievely hoping bootcamp might not be necessary. Wish there was a decrypted version of RAVE pdf's out there:(

[incisor]

acrobat 4 is your friend.... let me know if you find a copy of either:P

i do have some, pm with what you are chasing and i will see if i have something laying around...

[reeksyofoz]

Did this get sorted out in the end? I'm trying to read Rave on my Mac, too :(

[Ricey]

It is available to run on a Mac, I have version 20 which states on the opening screen that it is the last RAVE update. I had the disk mailed to me from god knows where.

[Tombie]

It is available to run on a Mac, I have version 20 which states on the opening screen that it is the last RAVE update. I had the disk mailed to me from god knows where.

And a copy of said disk will find its way to me... For HOW much? :cool:

[Ricey]

I'll have a look for it Tombie & see what I can do.

BTW is this any use? I haven't been through the site, it requires registering which I've done & can be found here http://www.landrovertechinfo.com

RAVE HELP - Technical Service Information

RAVE
RAVE has been the primary vehicle for the distribution of Land Rover Technical
Information to the franchise dealership network. Since the introduction of the CD
based solution, technology and legislation have moved on. RAVE no longer meets
the demanding requirements of the automotive service industry and so it is being
replaced by an online technical information system known as the Global Technical
Reference (GTR).
Global Technical Reference (GTR)
Overview
GTR provides access to Land Rover technical information using Internet technology.
It provides a number of advantages over RAVE, including;-
• Improve availability – 'round the clock' access, using any standard Internet
technology.
• Reduce 'time to market' for important information; such as product fix details –
hence improving Land Rover repairers ability to 'Fix-it-right-first-time'.
• Reduce the cost and complexity of distribution – CD distribution will be phased
out in most markets during 2004.
• Adhere to new European and North American legislation requiring Technical
Information to be made public.
Content
GTR includes the following information for Land Rover models dating back to 1995;
• Workshop Manuals
• Electrical Reference Library
• Circuit Diagrams
• Technical Bulletins
• Service Actions
• Recall Actions
• Body and Paint Repair Manuals
As GTR is developed over the coming months, additional material will be added.

[vnx205]

Very early next week I'm going to be the proud owner of a nice new 24" iMac. Decided to move to the Mac as I've finally got the *&^%'s with Windows and I only need a PC for Internet, Photography and a bit of word processing and publishing.
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Just curious and not wishing to start a lengthy discussion about different OSs, but did you consider Linux as a much cheaper way of avoiding Windows?

[Ricey]

No luck on the rave cd Tombie - I believe I sent it to my brother in Vic when he bought his D2.

[reeksyofoz]

This 'might' be the answer ... (English at the bottom of the page). Only problem is that you have to join up to the forum to download and my email address isn't accepted currently :(

[richard4u2]

i'm stuffed if i can get this rave cd to run , i have vista h/b

[Gullible]

Go to work early and print the RAVE CD there, you'll get some brownie points from the boss at the same time:D

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

Mac users, I hope this helps.
Here are Mac versions;)
Defender
Land Rover Defender, Full Pro workshop/electrical Cd - eBay, Other Car Parts, Accessories, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 03-Aug-09 10:20:47 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170363179863&ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT)

P38
Range Rover P38-FULL Wkshp/Elect Man CD - WIN/MAC/LINUX - eBay, Other Car Parts, Accessories, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 23-Aug-09 10:40:52 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250482279761&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT)

Disco1
Land Rover Discovery 95-98 workshop/full electrical CD - eBay Media, Cars, Trucks, Clothing, Merchandise, Media, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 26-Aug-09 00:15:35 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250483410456&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT)

Disco2
Discovery 2 FULL wkshop/Elect man CD for Win, MAC,Linux - eBay Media, Cars, Trucks, Clothing, Merchandise, Media, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 27-Aug-09 18:28:49 AEST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250484160776&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT)

[cartm58]

No iMac Rave cd for the Range Rover Classic then l see in your listing

[It'sNotWorthComplaining!]

No iMac Rave cd for the Range Rover Classic then l see in your listing
I think he does, check his items

[richard4u2]

i have the rave cd 1970-1985 and i cant get to run, have e-mailed dave but no answer

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I keep a virtual machine running XP here for the very odd thing that I have to have running XP. Pretty much the only thing is the Nanocom software. Because of that I run RAVE in there. The added benefit to this is when windows dies I can just delete the emulation and create a new one with very little heart ache. :)