Daq 6024 + labview 7 + mac os x

hello out there,
is it possible to use ni daq 6024 pcmcia with labview 7 on a powerbook with os 10.3.4 ? is the configuration like the same as on windows.. (eg messurment and automation tool) how can i change the card settings to 16 channels single ended ??
thanks and greetings from germany

hello alecos,
generally, the answer is yes. refer to the following link for further info:
http://digital.ni.com/manuals.nsf/webAdvsearch/906E67190557B92286256E51007F923E?OpenDocument&vid=niwc&node=132100_US
a short troubleshooting list can be found here:
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/59CD25C249D64CFA86256AA3006930F5?OpenDocument
manual for NI-DAQ for Mac OS:
http://digital.ni.com/manuals.nsf/webAdvsearch/6853558BCBAF43AD862568D300645961?OpenDocument&vid=niwc&node=132100_US
-Norbert B.
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