Macintosh is just not a name but it is a legend. The popularity that it has received since its arrival is really very remarkable. It is very tough to be on top. However, this software is even tougher to hold that position. Most of the Macintosh users usually prefer Apple operating system although nowadays modern and new software are generally designed for the windows. However, MAC lovers have a new reason to smile

There is great news for people, who love to play poker on their MAC system. Poker Stars have released the beta version of MAC games. This Macintosh software was unveiled for its users in the previous week. It is supposed to be technically much advanced than its predecessors. It includes some new features that will be enormously loved by the poker lovers.

Poker Stars had been trying to develop different software on play - money version for its Mac client for sometime. Its arrival finally got announced on December 7, 2007. The announcement of the release was a thrilling experience for the Poker - discussion group. Prior to its release, they had to use Windows Emulator as a third party to run Poker stars and different other poker sites.

The recently released beta version is very much similar to the conventional Windows version. However, it lacks some of the features from the conventional one. Layout Manager and Preferred Seat are the only features that are lacking in the recent beta version.

The system requirement for the beta version also suits the need of the user. The software required is Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later. The hardware requirements are also not high demanding. The work will be done if you have Intel Mac processor or PowerPC G4 or G5. However, it works better if the processor speed is 1 GHz.

The recommended RAM capacity is 1024 mega bytes but 512 mega bytes can also be used for the purpose. Screen resolution should be 1024x768 or higher. It requires at least 60 mega bytes of unused disk space but it is recommended to have 100 megabytes for better functioning. For Internet connections, you can use 56 k dial-up connection. Apart from that, you can also use cable connection or faster DSL.

Furthermore, the installation procedure is very simple and is user friendly. Even a computer novice can handle the setup procedures with utmost ease. This software is also very much compatible for different poker games and hence allows its user freedom to participate in them. You will have a newer gaming experience through the beta version of the software