Using Notebook as a Lighting Console...

The first thing would be to install Nomad. :Þ

Next, you'd need the USB key to make your output data usable for control.
Now you're all set. . . . Depending upon the data you need to output.
sACN & Art-Net outputs via ethernet, so they need no additional support.
DMX requires DMX ports which you can get via the Gadget.

There are also other devices out there that can convert sACN/Art-Net to DMX depending on your need.

I have Cobalt Family Software v8.0.0 with Library 14.0.1 for PC, and EOS Fmaily Console Software v2.60.4 which has ETCnomad Puck, is that what you meant.... and would this this software run better on a Mac Operating System? I can install Mac OS 10.6

In your first post you asked: "What do I need to use my notebook as a Lighting Console? "

To use your notebook as a Lighting Console, if you actually want to control lights, you need to purchase a licence from ETC. The licence comes in the form of a USB key called ETCnomad, referred to in the above posts as an USB key or licence dongle. This "key" is small enough to fit on your keychain and has to be present in a USB port in your Notebook whenever using the software to control lighting equipment (i.e. dimmers, moving lights, etc.).

Which family of ETC Console Software do you want to run?

You have two choices:
EOS or Cobalt.

You need to pick one of those and install it on your Notebook.

The software comes in a version for PC's (i.e. MS Windows), which is the exact same software used on ETC Lighting Consoles as well. The software also comes in a version for iOS (Apple) devices. The version you listed in your first post, ETC EOS Family v. 2.6.4.9.0.3 is what you want to use to install the EOS Family lighting console software on your Windows 10 notebook.

www.etcconnect.com/.../DownloadAsset.aspx

You don't need any of the other software you've listed to make this work (but you still need to purchase the ETCnomad key mentioned above).

You also asked: "Do I need a "Gateway"

The answer is Yes, or something similar to a Gateway to do the same job, such as an ETC Gadget II. You will need a way to convert the output of your Notebook into something your lighting equipment will understand. For more information on what you need to do that, see Wuz314159 and Mike A's posts above, where they explain your options for that.

Thats great, Thanks for the information. Exactly what I was looking for.

Thats great, Thanks for the information. Exactly what I was looking for.