Hello All,
I am purchasing a mac to replace my PC. I have researched the best possible way to replace the StackZ program on my new computer. ...I think I will probably use iFlash. It is the best program that I have seen for the Mac OS.
There are two problems which I have found with iFlash
1.) The stack generation method in iFlash uses text files only. In other words, I cannot use spreadsheets. I have tried to change the spreadsheet data into a text document, but either due to some conversion problem or my inexperience with the Mac OS, I have not been able to overcome the issue. I have many lists I have created for myself in a spreadsheet format, and I will plan to use them on my new computer as I further my study of Japanese and other areas of study and interest. I DO NOT WANT to have to retype all of those files in a text document. Got an immense waste of time and frustration?
2.) I am used to Stackz and would like to continue using what is familiar and, most importantly, working. I don't want to try and fix something that isn't broken.
I realize that I could use parallels and run windows on the mac, but I would have to purchase a copy of windows and partition a section of my HD for it. I am very opposed to the first (on principal and it would be expensive) and really don't want to use up any extra space, so I will not do this unless I need some other programs that I absolutely cannot live without. I do not foresee this happening.
So, here is my question: Is there any plan for releasing a Stackz edition for the Mac OS? Also, one of the features I do very much like about iFlash is that you can use it on the iPod supposedly. (I don't use a PDA, but I always but always have my iPod with me) If a Mac edition is released, I would very much like to see an iPod application option/feature.
There's always anki. It runs on Windows/Linux/Mac and like StackZ! was also designed for learning Japanese.
It also uses a more up-to-date learning system. It is SRS based on SM-2 algorythmn developed in 1985 as opposed to StackZ! Leitiner system which was developed in the 1880's.
Tarix,
Thanks a lot. I will definitely try it out. I'll have my mac in about a week, so I'll post what I think after I run through the program.
If anyone else has a recommendation, it would be very much appreciated.
Michael