Originally Posted By peeaanuut I like asking these questions here because I get a better answer sometimes than on a mac specific forum or compute forum. Any of you mac intel users install windows? I am thinking of throwing it on there for some games that I have been wanting to play. Thoughts?
Originally Posted By mapleservo My Mac is ancient, so I've no experience with loading up Windows. One of my coworkers at the office has Windows load up via Parallels, and she seems pretty happy with it. For games though, it sounds like Apple's Bootcamp is the way to go. I hear macs are still pretty slow when it comes to the cutting edge first person shooter type things, but I've heard of people getting decent results with WOW via Parallels so I guess it just depends what you're playing (and your system).
Originally Posted By peeaanuut well my old computer was a 1.8gig single core with 1 gig of ram and now I have a 1.83 dual core with a gig of ram. I was happy with the old performance and I dont need super fast frame rates. Oh well, I will give it a try via bootcamp and see how things come out.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut I didnt even get to it last night. I got so caught up in photo work that I didnt even start it. Maybe tonight.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer peeaanuut, good luck. Please post and let us know how it turns out and how you like it. To me, the big question is that, since Mac's now use the Intel processor, why Apple hasn't released a PC based version of OS X to compete with Microsoft. I would venture a guess that many WinXP/Vista users would be interested if it was available. The only thought that comes to mind might be that it could reduce potential Mac sales. Even if that were true, Apple might make a larger profit on the software than they currently do on the hardware.
Originally Posted By mapleservo Most of the commentators I've seen seem to agree that Apple is first and foremost a hardware company - that's where they make there money, and the software just drives hardware sales. I also think that by NOT licensing the OS, they avoid a huge number of compatibility issues. It's just got to be easier from a developement standpoint. They know EXACTLY what kind of hardware they have to support. I think it shows in the stability of the system. Finally, Apple really sees its machines as a premium experience (I'm not saying they're right 100% of the time), so they likely wouldn't take kindly to the idea of running on a $200 no-name system, where the experience could be completely undermined by a generic sound card or a bad third party driver. By controlling the hardware & software, they control the entire experience (for good & bad).
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer mapleservo, I know you're right and I've heard these same arguments several times before. I just have this fantasy that, Apple is the only entity that would even have a chance of creating a PC based platform that could be a viable alternative to Windows. Linux has offered a few false hopes but it certainly isn't there yet.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut mapleservo: that is what I am thinking. By controlling the hardware, they can control how their operating system works and its ability to perform. The problem with windows is that many people make hardware and when it doesnt work, the general consumer blames windows (microsoft)and not the hardware manufacturer.It saves apple a bunch of headaches.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut oh, update: the project is still on the table. I decided to finish up my hard drive project last night and finish cleaning off my old internal ide drives. So now I have 2 empy 40 gig drives outside of cases with 2 250gigs,1 100 gig, and 1 80gig sitting in cases. And I just ordered a 1tb drive from western digital. I should be good. lol
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer >>It saves apple a bunch of headaches.<< ...and also allows them to charge more for their product. ; )
Originally Posted By peeaanuut well that too. Sort of. haa haa Ok, because I have a habit of starting blogs and not finishing I figured I would continue that tradition with a maclife blog. I have not added anything yet, but check back soon for updates. The address is <a href="http://peanutsmac.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://peanutsmac.blogspot.com /</a>
Originally Posted By LuLu ^^ peeaanuut, you misspelled your name ;-) Mac OS on PC sounds like a hopeless idea. Buy a Mac!!!
Originally Posted By LuLu Oh, and I'm just as scared to try Windows on my Mac. Maybe if I had *another* Intel-Mac that wasn't for my business...
Originally Posted By peeaanuut i figured if I added the double vowels it would be a really long name. But I can change it. As a matter of fact I will. new address <a href="http://peeaanuutsmac.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://peeaanuutsmac.blogspot. com</a> better?
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend LuLu, I believe it is a Macintel ) Why would anybody take a Mac and mess it up with Windows?
Originally Posted By peeaanuut games. I dont want to have to repurchase all my WWII shooters for mac. And now the popular thing to do denote the macs is C2D (core 2 duo)
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer >>Why would anybody take a Mac and mess it up with Windows?<< I haven't played with Macs for a couple of years but it wasn't too long ago that one of the most popular installs for Macs for a program called "SoftWindows" which allowed you to run Win95 or 98 on your Mac. It's just personal preference. I've always felt more comfortable with PC's, that doesn't make them any better or worse. Now that OS X has been around for a few years and MACs are using the Intel processor, I'm tempted to jump back in the pool. I know if I was in the market for a new laptop, I probably couldn't resist the new MacBook Pro.
Originally Posted By LuLu Yeah, it's the games, I know my DD would have liked to try SoftWindows but I just couldn't do it. I've been playing around with the new iPhoto and iDisk and uploaded a mini album from my birthday: <a href="http://gallery.mac.com/louise.myers#100003" target="_blank">http://gallery.mac.com/louise. myers#100003</a>
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer Lulu, Those are so cute! How often do you hear, "You two look more like sisters than mother and daughter?" I couldn't decide which one I liked best. I did narrow it down to 3 though. ; )
