Apple Unveils Software to Run Windows XP
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Raptor_Pilot
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Delance said:
You said it...
Just doing it to boost stock prices...
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The thing is, You wouldn't be buying it *just* to run XP
This is designed specificaly for someone who wants a Mac and Mac OS but also is interested in running windows programs natively in XP. 100 - 200 dollars for XP is cheaper that buying two computers. So The ideal candidate for this is someone in the market to buy a mac who doesn't already own a new XP machine. Maybe you are some kind of multimedia enthusiast who has avoided macs because 95 percent of the time you need to run software for XP and not the kind of stuff that Macs excell in. If that describes you and you are looking for a new Computer then this would be a mighty tempting route to take. Theoretically you can now have the best of both worlds.
For everyone else, yes it makes no sense to bother putting XP on a mac.
This is designed specificaly for someone who wants a Mac and Mac OS but also is interested in running windows programs natively in XP. 100 - 200 dollars for XP is cheaper that buying two computers. So The ideal candidate for this is someone in the market to buy a mac who doesn't already own a new XP machine. Maybe you are some kind of multimedia enthusiast who has avoided macs because 95 percent of the time you need to run software for XP and not the kind of stuff that Macs excell in. If that describes you and you are looking for a new Computer then this would be a mighty tempting route to take. Theoretically you can now have the best of both worlds.
For everyone else, yes it makes no sense to bother putting XP on a mac.
Two other good reasons to run XP on a Mac:
1) You want to switch to MacOS X, but really don't want to leave behind Windows. You can try MacOS X, rebooting into XP as necessary, and still have a useful computer whichever way you want to go. (Which can also be fairly nice looking).
2) You're a family, and you want to use MacOS X for everything, but there's the occaisional bit of work you have to do on XP. No reason to have both computers around.
Other reasons that may work:
1) Macbook Pros look nicer than the laptops that the office buys (too big/too heavy/too bulky/whatever)
2) Office has people that really work better with OS X (each has its strength), but the ability to run XP on them is handy in case a Mac has to be quickly repurposed. Or to run that one vital program that just doesn't run on MacOS X.
3) Run a computer lab, and instead of having 3 of them (for Mac, XP and Linux/Unix), equip one lab with all Macs, and boot between them all. One set of equipment (same model/build/configuration), one master system image, and everyone can do their work. (Rather than two distinct configurations, excess equipment outlay, etc).
And of course, the obvious reason...
GAMES!
Face it, Windows has a lot of games (a large amount of crap, but that's to be expected). If you have a nice Mac to do your real work, you can then kick back at the end of the day and game on the same machine. Because as much as Mac users hate to admit it, sometimes it's fun to play the same games rather than wait for a port. Sure they aren't killer gaming machines, but if you play console games mostly, the occaisonal PC game isn't going to hurt.
Edit: Forgot the most obvious.
1) You want to switch to MacOS X, but really don't want to leave behind Windows. You can try MacOS X, rebooting into XP as necessary, and still have a useful computer whichever way you want to go. (Which can also be fairly nice looking).
2) You're a family, and you want to use MacOS X for everything, but there's the occaisional bit of work you have to do on XP. No reason to have both computers around.
Other reasons that may work:
1) Macbook Pros look nicer than the laptops that the office buys (too big/too heavy/too bulky/whatever)
2) Office has people that really work better with OS X (each has its strength), but the ability to run XP on them is handy in case a Mac has to be quickly repurposed. Or to run that one vital program that just doesn't run on MacOS X.
3) Run a computer lab, and instead of having 3 of them (for Mac, XP and Linux/Unix), equip one lab with all Macs, and boot between them all. One set of equipment (same model/build/configuration), one master system image, and everyone can do their work. (Rather than two distinct configurations, excess equipment outlay, etc).
And of course, the obvious reason...
GAMES!
Face it, Windows has a lot of games (a large amount of crap, but that's to be expected). If you have a nice Mac to do your real work, you can then kick back at the end of the day and game on the same machine. Because as much as Mac users hate to admit it, sometimes it's fun to play the same games rather than wait for a port. Sure they aren't killer gaming machines, but if you play console games mostly, the occaisonal PC game isn't going to hurt.
Edit: Forgot the most obvious.
Edfilho
Cry some more!
Don't be silly, there is plenty of reasons to dualboot a mac.
The hardware is pretty good, and OSX is excellent for day-to-day stuff like browsing, watching stuff etc.
I'd get a new Macbook (really sweet machine) and boot XP on it to play games.
Macs aren't as perfect as the addicts preach, but once you ditch the gospel and use the damn thing, it is pretty nice.
The hardware is pretty good, and OSX is excellent for day-to-day stuff like browsing, watching stuff etc.
I'd get a new Macbook (really sweet machine) and boot XP on it to play games.
Macs aren't as perfect as the addicts preach, but once you ditch the gospel and use the damn thing, it is pretty nice.
