Bootcamp on MacBook (Alu)

[aznguyen316]

if i say for gaming, 64 bit or 32 bit is better ?

I support 32bit for gaming, runs better for me. I've tried vista 64 and xp32, xp32 wins hands down.

 

[Markov]

BTW: I too am using an Alu Macbook. Are there any issues with trackpad stuff?

There was, but apple has released an update since then. So as long as you update via apple software update (in addition to windows update), you should be okay.

 

[aznguyen316]

There was, but apple has released an update since then. So as long as you update via apple software update (in addition to windows update), you should be okay.

the update specifically is the mttu.exe (multi-touch trackpad update)

I still feel the trackpad is very sensitive in Windows though, doesn't have a nice easy feel like oSX but it's okay since I usually have a mouse hooked up when in windows since I just use it for gaming.

 

[yossim]

does installing windows compromise the stability of an apple computer?

 

[Miharu]

Not really. When you install Windows on a Mac you'll be creating a new partition for it. Windows has no access to the OS X partition (except through certain programs), hence if something would happen to your Windows partition you can always delete it easily via OS X.

 

[yossim]

Not really. When you install Windows on a Mac you'll be creating a new partition for it. Windows has no access to the OS X partition (except through certain programs), hence if something would happen to your Windows partition you can always delete it easily via OS X.

so will the performance of my hard drive be any less?

 

[aznguyen316]

so will the performance of my hard drive be any less?

no it's just a partition with data files on it. Just as if you made a different partition for OSX to store files on it..

 

[yossim]

so what about Parallels? Is this any different?

 

[reeveah]

Great to hear! Apple included horrible graphics drivers, so here is a link to nVidia's drivers which are much better.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_notebook_winxp_179.48_beta.html

Hey thanks a million!

Havent been online to check out this thread lately! Yeah, installed the latest nvidia driver!

 

[Markov]

so what about Parallels? Is this any different?

Parallels virtualizes Windows while running OS X. Meaning, you create a "container" and give it specific properties (such as dual or single core, how much ram, video accelerated, hard drive capacity.. etc) and then you install Windows inside of it while running OS X. It will not be as fast as natively booting via bootcamp and not as cheap. You really can't run any modern video games in it, for it only supports up to shader model 3 (or 2?, can't remember now).

If you are only using Windows for word processing, certain windows apps that will not tax the hell out of your CPU and GPU, then parallels is a good idea. Otherwise, use bootcamp.

 

[yossim]

Parallels virtualizes Windows while running OS X. Meaning, you create a "container" and give it specific properties (such as dual or single core, how much ram, video accelerated, hard drive capacity.. etc) and then you install Windows inside of it while running OS X. It will not be as fast as natively booting via bootcamp and not as cheap. You really can't run any modern video games in it, for it only supports up to shader model 3 (or 2?, can't remember now).

If you are only using Windows for word processing, certain windows apps that will not tax the hell out of your CPU and GPU, then parallels is a good idea. Otherwise, use bootcamp.

ok thanks. that cleared up some confusion.

 

[reeveah]

Boot Camp on XP/Vista 64bit?

Hi,

I'd like to know is it possible to run Windows XP/Vista 64bit on the MacBook (unibody, 13inch)?

Have read some yes/no from the internet, so I'd like to be certain.

Thank you!

 

[gan6660]

I would wait until windows 7

 

[reeveah]

Hi,

I'd like to know is it possible to run Windows XP/Vista 64bit on the MacBook (unibody, 13inch)?

Have read some yes/no from the internet, so I'd like to be certain.

Thank you!

Hi, anyone can assist to my query?

Thanks!

 

[crazyxzer0]

Hi, anyone can assist to my query?

Thanks!

running windows 7 64bit right now.