General Discussions

**ltn1dr** · 07-20-2006, 09:26 PM

Thats insane.

I like Windows because I know how to use it, and I like Mac's because they look cool.

I didn't know you could put windows on a mac, but I just saw the commercial on TV (the touche one, lol)

So yeah.

**darrat** · 07-22-2006, 12:48 PM

Parallels on a intel mac runs great.

Its does cost, you need to have a XP licence and it needs memory (I run 1.5gb). Still, I don't really use it that much - I just dip in when I need to run the one app that I just love on XP, no equiv on OSX, and also for Photoshop (that runs faster in a virtual environment than emulated via Rosetta).

I have installed BootCamp but only used it for about 5 mins. Again it runs great but Parallels is so much more convienent. I don't play games.

I know XP and PC's inside out but I love my MacBook Pro. I seem to be so much more productive when I use the Macs over PC's for web stuff.

**squirrelmaster** · 07-23-2006, 06:03 PM

since it's intel, cant you just dual-boot it?
you could even put linux on it, right?

**Lucas3677** · 07-23-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by squirrelmaster

since it's intel, cant you just dual-boot it?
you could even put linux on it, right?

Yes, you can dual boot Windows and Mac on the Intel Core Duo processors now. The reverse is also true. You can install Mac on a Windows-based machine. However, for OS X to function at all, your CPU needs to support at least SS2 and reccomended is SS3.

**beley** · 07-26-2006, 11:51 PM

I wouldn't recommend using a Mac to run full-time Windows. Not yet.

I have a MacBook Pro and have both Parallels and Boot Camp. I have a 30 GB Win XP Pro installation through Boot Camp and a XP Pro image through Parallels.

They each have issues.

Contrary to what everyone says, Parallels is not anywhere close to as fast as they've been reporting. It's okay for checking things with IE or a doc in Word, but its not screamin.

Boot Camp is just awesome - and I mean screaming fast but they dont have drivers for all the hardware yet. There is no right-click on the trackpad yet, so you have to use an external mouse. The sound drivers suck (the sound still comes out of speakers when you have headphones plugged in), etc.

If you really want to run Windows as your main OS, I'd suggest either getting a Windows Dual-Core laptop (check out Sony's - they're almost as cool as Apple) or wait until Boot Camp is out of beta.

**Richwink** · 08-25-2006, 10:40 PM

BootCamp is not completed, still under beta test. It will be full version when Leopard comes out of forest this fall. :s

**Josh P** · 08-26-2006, 10:52 PM

hmm, Windows all the way. There's really nothing that mac is better at... that's the truth. Someone tell me why I should go to mac?

**NavySeals91** · 08-26-2006, 10:54 PM

Macs good for graphics, a lot better in durbility and they have a ton of efficiency!!

**Ivan Brezak Brkan** · 08-27-2006, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh P

hmm, Windows all the way. There's really nothing that mac is better at... that's the truth. Someone tell me why I should go to mac?

Well since Vista is losing features as we speak and has been in development for quite a few years, while the Mac OS has continually grown superior to it... (Obcourse MS had to steal some ideas) The Mac OS X has far more high quality open source applications (signal over noise), you don't need to spend time optimizing them or looking for spyware/viruses (I'm not saying an experienced Win user cant protect himself, Im just saying you dont need to spend your valuable time on that with a Mac). You should also see that at the moment, Macs are the ultimate OS platform because they can run all major OSs, so they are perfect for example for web developers who want to check how their site looks across multiple platforms. Also, you can use applications that are exclusive to each platform. I'm not saying that you should go out and buy a Mac, but I am giving you a reason to try one (again, if you already did).

However, I don't think that buying a Mac just for the aestetics is a smart move. If you just plan to use Windows, I suggest getting an Alienware PC which looks very nice (although pricey). I don't use the Mac because it looks nice, I use it because the OS is far easier on my nerves and far more intuitive.

**Sygon** · 08-27-2006, 10:01 AM

Ive been deciding whether to get a macbook or duo core win laptop, i decided to go with dells one

**Josh P** · 08-27-2006, 04:21 PM

yea, I actaully red the topic Windows or mac, so I sorta posted off topic.
XP Pro is fine for me, for everything I do. I have yet to see something I can do on mac that I can't do on windows. My windows machine has never had a virus, and I have automated spyware sweeps (took maybe 5mins to set up). It's very stable and I leave it up for days on end.. and it's a 3 yr old PC I built myself

I have tried mac's, my best friend has a macbook, but I just can't bring myself to get on, I see no improvement. + mac is way behind in gaming, which is semi important to me. I guess it's back to "to each his own" thing where if it suits your need you'll like them, if not then you won't.

**rjcash** · 08-28-2006, 01:34 AM

Hi Folks

Well this humble newbie (please be gentle) to the world of forums, has been both a Windows and a Mac user for some time; having to deal with Windows in my working environment, and take pleasure in my Mac in my home environment, and if i had to make a choice: Mac all the way!! Sorry Windows folks

Occasionally I fire up Virtual PC on my humble G4 Powerbook, mostly due to the necessity of having work software only designed for the Windows environment; but otherwise, i live a blissfully happy existence on my Mac. Looking forward to the new Leopard next year!!

**Ivan Brezak Brkan** · 08-28-2006, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh P

I guess it's back to "to each his own" thing where if it suits your need you'll like them, if not then you won't.

It's nice to see objective non-fanatical people once in a while...

**imported_Cory** · 11-06-2006, 07:05 PM

I like how macs can support windows because you might need a program that runs only one windows that you cant in macs but most things you need mac will supply that demand.