Actually Les, you can run an old version of ETKA on your MacBook. Assuming that is, it's a newer version with a Intel processor. You create a bootable partition on the hard drive/SSD, install Windows XP, over write the appropriate DLL files, and install a unlocked copy of ETKA. I did this on my first Mac Mini, and it worked like a champ.
~Holland On May 6, 2015 9:03 AM, "Les Noriel" <[email protected]> wrote: > I don't think I've referenced the EKTA in several years. I used it > extensively for the Golf and the Corrado in the early days. I used EKTA > primarily for illustrations of parts assembly, part numbers, and alternate > parts compatibility from other vehicles. It wasn't easy but it helped me > converse !ore effectively with my parts counter. The last one I used was > dated year 2000. It was good for my project cars but predates all of my > daily drivers > > None of my newer cars are included in the outdated versions I've used in > the past. And I've not been motivated to find updates considering the > alternatives sources which are now available. > > I've found some of the online user forums more informative with > step-by-step DIY as well as tips and tricks. Oftentimes these DIY includes > very good photographs. In many of the Audi forums I frequent, users have > expressed challenges one would encounter, sources for parts and even the > part numbers. I've been able to estimate the time required to perform the > tasks based on the discussions which is something I never could do with the > Bentley\EKTA. But of course it depends on the maturity, experience and > knowledge of those participating in the forums. The draw backs are the > quality of the forum is dependent on its membership. In many forums, its > the same old what tires\wheels fit on my car and can I install this stereo > and speakers. However I don't see much new information regarding the MKII > 16v > > So I haven't even opened my Bentley in several years. And I switched to > Macbooks at home which wasn't compatible with older versions of the EKTA. > > I'd like to hear if there is an answer to Larry's equation. I'd be curious > to see if the online EKTA is useful anymore. > > Les > On May 6, 2015 6:05 AM, "Larry Velez" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> What’s the deal with ETKA? >> >> >> >> Anyone ever get access to this? >> >> >> >> How does one get their hands on this these days – I would think VW has >> moved on from whatever software this was based on. >> >> >> >> Just wondering where I can learn more about how to run this software >> today and what value it would bring – I would think it has a lot more >> detail than the Bentley. >> >> >> >> >> >> -Larry >> >> 91 GTI 16V >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MK2-16v" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/EDAB904505142E43ACDDF072B66B59660102C137%40MBX028-W1-CA-4.exch028.domain.local >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/EDAB904505142E43ACDDF072B66B59660102C137%40MBX028-W1-CA-4.exch028.domain.local?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MK2-16v" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/CAEpuu2OqT-5-nR4qYhM_Y4LYo1BA46zaqNN%3D38RnoQ4cu0VnHg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/CAEpuu2OqT-5-nR4qYhM_Y4LYo1BA46zaqNN%3D38RnoQ4cu0VnHg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MK2-16v" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/CABrbKBn-CrBb9doSJOgZe_bUZUPAdcRdOK8Axw9-MesQF-gisw%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
