Advice on how to install stuff on a Mac computer?

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My mom's boyfriend has a Mac computer, but i have no clue how to work it. My boyfriend and I like to webcam, since he's in Iraq, currently. 

I had a laptop, but it stopped working and needs to be repaired. 

My question is...How do I install a Philips webcam cd onto a Mac computer? I have put the cd in, but it doesn't automatically install like it did on my laptop. When I click on it, (Since it appears on the desktop) it won't allow me to install it.

Is there a special way to install stuff on Macs or something? It doesn't seem to do it normal, like other computers. 

I really appreciate any pointers or advice.

Don Adriano · Accepted Answer

No, the CD won't autorun like it would on a Windows computer. Double-click the icon on the desktop and look at the icons in the window that appears. If there is a software installer for Mac, it would probably be called something like "Install Mac Driver" or it would be in another sub-folder called something like "Mac".

If you can't find a Mac driver on the CD, you'll have to go to the support section of Philips website and see if you can download a driver for Mac. Once you've downloaded it, just double-click to start the installer and follow directions like you would on Windows.

Good luck.

Anonymous · Answer

Some programs like that are only for Windows, you often need to buy a whole different program especially for Mac's, they're usually not the same. If the CD-Rom doesn't say anything abou Mac's on it, it won't work. You'll have to buy a Mac webcam program.

girlofgumbo · Answer

is that software for the cam mac compatible? it won't do anything but show up on the desktop if its not mac compatible. check the cd and box if it specifically says mac compatible. 

macs are great if you get the appropriate software

Venom · Answer

Wow you can actually install stuff on a MAc , I thought they were just big ugly doorstops!

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