Best way to test a webdesign for IE on a Mac? [closed]

Answer 1

The best way to run ie7 - ie10 on a mac that I found is to run oracle virtual machine and install all versions of the browswer. This route is completely free and runs outside the browser like some of these other options.

The only downside to this method is it takes up a lot of space.

Here is the easy to follow tutorial:

http://osxdaily.com/2011/09/04/internet-explorer-for-mac-ie7-ie8-ie-9-free/

Answer 2

You can use a virtual machine, such as VMWare (http://www.vmware.com/). Or you can use Wine (http://www.winehq.org/).

Both systems also allow you to then test IE7 and lower, possibly using IETester. I find IETester to be excellent.

I've used them both and they worked for my needs.

Crossover sounds interesting.

To get completely deluxe, you can download Firebug Lite (http://getfirebug.com/firebuglite), which lets you inspect the DOM kind of like Firebug. It's not quite as nice, but a good augmenter for Developer Tools in IE.

Answer 3

If running under Wine, you will want to install each version of IE into its own prefix without other programs, and insure that various pre-requisites are available. Google for details.

It works reasonably well then, though new wine updates often can cause it to crash-- alas.

Answer 4

I know this is old but for anyone who does this regularly enough a service like litmus.com is also an option. Of course having an actual install in some sort of virtual machine is the way to go if you're needing it a lot.