running Flex-3000 with Macbook possible?

Thoma

I own a Flex-3000. Currently I am using a Dell computer with firewire smartcard and I am using the PowerSDR KE9NS v2.8 software.

Due to the age of the laptop I am thinking in if I shall buy now a macbook computer.
Getting a new computer with smart card slot is not that easy.
As far as I understand, the Flex-3000 can be used on a macbook computer with a firewire - thunderbold adapter.

Now I am struggeling with the software running on the macbook.
1. Can I use the SmartSDR software?

2. Do I need to install windows on the macbook to run the latest PowerSDR KE9NS software?

What does your experience says?