XP Running on a mac....... shame on you

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BTW- Its Mac, not MAC. It drives me insane when I see MAC.

Aw come on, it only makes sense....

MAC: Majorly Awe-inspiring Computing, Massively Awsome Computer, take your pick

 

[paul84043]

XP on a MAC

MAC, MAC, MAC.



Lots of things drive me crazy and nobody seems to give a crap about those.

I tried and failed miserably to install Virtual Machine on he MBP, and I dont know if it's an Intel issue, or Operator error.
I don't know enough about Macs to be able to troubleshoot the installation and I don't know a single other person that owns a Mac.
I know pretty much everything there is to know about Windows based machines, I have dozens of programs that I run that will not function on a Mac.
I build automated test equipment for a living and I have only seen one pre packaged system that runs on a Mac, and it was a piece of crap.
I like Mac's level of fit and finish, and I like to learn new things, so the Mac is a source of interest, but not much more than that at this point.
If I could do my "other' stuff in my native environment, and still be able to play with the Mac OS when I felt like it, this machine would be the only one I used. Unfortunately, It can't. So it remains a very pretty, very expensive toy that never gets used anywhere near it's potential.
Interestingly enough, even if it was offered, I would never try to install a Mac OS on a Windows machine. I would call that a complement to the Mac.

Paul

 

[iBunny]

Instead of buying 2 computers, I now can just buy one... a mac... and have OSX and Windows in 1...

I see this as nothing but an advantage for apple, since now I will never buy a PC again, and just buy Macs. Who cares If I run windows on it, you know... everyone has their needs

 

[PlaceofDis]

its a good thing. but its not awesome. i mean yeah, its useful. its not something that i would do myself though. but i can see the need and usefulness of being able to do it. but it can cause more problems in the long run too.

 

[someguy]

I guess I just don't understand the need for Windows whatsoever. I mean, yeah I have a PC that I built a few years ago which I use quite often, but I never find myself doing anything on it that I could do on my Mac.

 

[PlaceofDis]

I guess I just don't understand the need for Windows whatsoever. I mean, yeah I have a PC that I built a few years ago which I use quite often, but I never find myself doing anything on it that I could do on my Mac.

well for some there are work or school specific programs that just won't run on OS X. AutoCad and Acess spring to mind. if you need these then you are SOL on OS X basically.

 

[Gurutech]

Like it or not, I need PC. Windows to be more specific.

And why I like this news?

Cuz I like one Macbook Pro better than iBook+PC desktop combo.

is that enough? and don't tell me anything about emulator.. whether we use intel chip or not, it's running in Mac OS which means the Windows doesn't run at it's full speed. And Yes. I want every bit of process power out of my computer!

ignorant apple fanboys..

 

[emaja]

I think this point it mute.

Or even a moot point (sorry, had to do it - LOL!)

If it was only a mute point, we wouldn't have to hear whining about how it is a sign of the apocolypse that Windows can run on a Mac. From the very beginning, even before the announcement of the Intel switch, this was one of the top reasons that a lot of people wanted a switch in the first place.

Who cares if you want to run Windows, or Linux, or some other OS in addition to OS X? What does it really matter? If you choose not to put Windows on your Mac - great. If you want to - do it, it's your Mac.

Windows and OS X both have their strengths and weaknesses. I think it is a huge advantage to have at least the possibility of a choice to run Windows natively and not through VPC.

 

[solvs]

I think this point it mute.

It's moot.

And who cares. Some people need Windows for some programs. I doubt Macs are going to become PCs any time soon, as they'll still come with OS X. You'd just use XP to run the programs you need. Preferably in a separate window like VPC or even X11 instead of having to dual boot. They did it to see if it could be done, it can be, though it's a lot harder than people thought so most people won't bother.

I don't see what the problem is here.

 

[timswim78]

It's cool that someone did it, but it doesn't seem to be very useful, to me.

After having tried various Linux/Mac and Linux/Windows dual booting scenarios, I have concluded that dual booting is a complete waste of time.

If you need two OS's, run two computers.

 

[dornoforpyros]

I don't actually care that people are running XP on their macs, and I completely understand the variety of reason to do it.

What I do have a problem with is that these are the same people with anti-windows/windows users statements in their sigs. Hey guess what guys, you ARE windows users now. Just because it's on your pretty MBP doesn't change that fact, so please, let's drop the anti-windows stuff because it's apparent you don't hate windows as much as you claim.

 

[Cartman]

I'm in the "Awesome!" group. When all the kinks are worked out, a MBP would be a great compy to bring to a lan party.

 

[bloodycape]

I choose awesome becaause as a college student who plans to move away from home, I rather not take my Shittle PC, even thougth it is compact, with all the equipment I need like the monitor and keyboard and such, and then my ibook.in. I have enough to take and worry about don't want to worry about two comps. Besides we are still using an Apple.

 

[asencif]

I wonder how many people here are excited about this just for gaming? It seems a lot of Mac users are gamers as they killed Apple when they included Integrated Graphics on the Mac mini. Anyway, I just think is ok, for me there's nothing awesome about using Windows XP and dual-booting. For the occasionaly need for WinXp then it helps, but I rather have it run in OS X.

I have configured dual booting PC's for years now with different versions of Windows and also Linux. Never liked the fact that I have to shut one down to use the other. Like to use both my systems at once, but that's just me. I'm a tech consultant and I'm used to immediate access on all multiple systems.

I still would love to have Mac OS X get to the point where it is supported by many developers, so the need to still run Win could diminsh. For the gamers it would be great if these companies now supported Mac OS X for games since Intel is the architecture.

 

[DaveP]

I can respect that a lot of people have no need for using Windows programs and as such have no need for Windows on a Mac. However, I cannot begin to understand why some of these people do not see how it is usefull. Simply put there are sometimes progams for Windows for which there are no reasonable Mac alternatives. How many threads have we seen for someone looking for a CAD program for Mac? Yes, I realize there are some Mac CAD programs, but they are not reasonable alternatives... Or for example, I do some Windows development. Definitely can't be done with native Mac apps.

I guess it comes down to the fact that a computer is a tool. And honestly there are a number of things that can be done better on Windows. And I think it would be foolish to cripple yourself.

 

[MacTruck]

Or even a moot point (sorry, had to do it - LOL!)
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Yeah you all got me. Typo. Lots of english teachers in hear.




Now go ahead and correct "hear". LOL!

 

[California]

Just be careful; Windoze on a Mac DOESN'T mean no viruses. You are still open to viruses if you run Windoze.

 

[GimmeSlack12]

I'm sure people with PC's would love to have Mac OS X on their WinTel boxes. Actually I know they would want this. They've told me.

(Yes all of them)

 

[solvs]

Now go ahead and correct "hear". LOL!

Dude, I was soooo going to!

 

[sam10685]

i sickens me... here's why; for some people, they would only boot into windows to bring files back and forth to work or school if work or school doesn't yet know what a computer is. i'm completely cool with that. however, i think a lot of lazy people-my sister being one of them-are too lazy to want to learn an all new OS. for example... today i almost had to put microsoft word on my mac because she didn't want to look for spell checker in Appleworks.

 

[cycocelica]

Whatever. If you want to put it on your Mac go for it. If not don't. I think its pretty cool that it can be done. Would it benefit me? Probably not but someday maybe.

 

[FocusAndEarnIt]

I'm sure people with PC's would love to have Mac OS X on their WinTel boxes. Actually I know they would want this. They've told me.

(Yes all of them)

I'm one; cheaper computer but great OS.

 

[nylon]

It's funny how most of the people that have voted negatively actually haven't posted a reason why. Most of the responses here are from people who think that being able to boot OSX/Windows is a positive development. Saying nothing says a lot.

 

[n8236]

I've used Dos/Windows back from 13 years ago, and while it's not perfect, its certainly provided me w/ a lot of joy and bitterness. With every new version of Dos/Windows, for the most part its come a long way. But I finally I made the switch and waiting arrival of my MBP. Why? It's not because I don't like like Windows, but because I like Apple's hardware quality and vision.

I am more than overjoyed to know XP and future Windows OSs will work on my MBP which will provide me w/ greater flexibility at work and at home.

Just because you buy a PC doesn't mean you HAVE to run Windows. I know lots of people who have Linux/Unix in a pc box and they love it.

All in all, I give the guys who made dual booting my congratulations and total respect for doing the computer community a HUGE favor.

 

[XFce]

A lot of you may feel different than me, but i think it is terrible that people are running Xp on their macs, i often say i dislike intel, then others say "it doesn't matter whats underneath it's mac osx i love" then the very purpose for which they brought a mac for has gone, once they install a inferior OS, so the very reason they brought the mac was because they hated XP, i don't know about you, but i hate the thought Of windows, an ugly OS running on such a beautiful computer.

I agree with that 100 percent