Blimey!

Post by **Geebs** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:30 pm

Hmmm, looks like I might be getting that macbook after all.....

http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

Post by **Don Carlos** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:33 pm

hmmmm Wonder if Microsoft have helped them at all?

Interesting to say the least

Post by **plained** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 2:33 pm

sonys run xp all and well enough

Post by **GONNAFISTYA** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:04 pm

Fucking nerds.

Post by **dmmh** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:05 pm

was about to post this

Post by **werldhed** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:11 pm

So does it run Windows just like a PC?
If so, what gives it an advantage over just using a PC, other than the "look how hip I am with my Mac" effect?

Post by **plained** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:17 pm

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE

hehe

Post by **Foo** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:18 pm

werldhed wrote:So does it run Windows just like a PC?
If so, what gives it an advantage over just using a PC, other than the "look how hip I am with my Mac" effect?

Um, cause it's a mac and runs mac OS as well?

It's simply a 2-for-1 advantage.

Post by **brisk** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:35 pm

Great news.

Post by **brisk** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:35 pm

But will it run vista?

Post by **MKJ** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:36 pm

prolly

Post by **werldhed** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:36 pm

Foo wrote:
werldhed wrote:So does it run Windows just like a PC?
If so, what gives it an advantage over just using a PC, other than the "look how hip I am with my Mac" effect?
Um, cause it's a mac and runs mac OS as well?

It's simply a 2-for-1 advantage.

I guess, but if you don't use OS in the first place, then it shouldn't matter, since you'd have to deal with having a Mac system (which I personally would consider a disadvantage).

btw, i like this idea, because my lab requires use of Macs. Maybe now I won't have to spend all day being frustrated. :icon26:

Post by **MKJ** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:37 pm

yea if youre not using a firetruck you wouldnt need it either
i think thats a given innit

Post by **werldhed** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:40 pm

I just meant that they seem to be plugging it as "even more reason to buy a Mac!!"

But I just don't see it, unless you already are a Mac owner.

Diff'rent strokes, I guess.

Post by **dmmh** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:46 pm

they released it because there were request for it

is it so friggin hard to see that people may require certain software that is limited to say Windows and prefer a Mac to use at home?
and if its not so friggin hard to see this, is it friggin hard to understand this implies you wont have to buy 2 computers for use at home?

common ffs, its so obvious to see why this is usefull

Post by **Foo** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:50 pm

Not really, many people like Macs but can't afford 2 systems, and require some functionality which you can only get using a windows system.

Post by **dmmh** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:52 pm

that's what I thought was obvious yes...

Post by **werldhed** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:03 pm

I didn't say some people wouldn't find it useful. In fact, I stated myself that I have a use for it myself when I'm at school.

I just don't see why people think this is a reason to buy a Mac.

If you like PCs, you don't have any real advantage to buying a new Mac.
And if you like Macs but need a PC to do work, and you can't afford two systems...well...buying a new Mac would be buying 2 systems, wouldn't it?

Yes it's a nice feature. No, it won't make me buy a Mac. That's all.

Post by **Grudge** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:25 pm

Apart from the fact that Apple laptops generally owns the shit out of PC laptops.

Post by **werldhed** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:54 pm

I disagree, actually. I have absolutely despised every MacBook/powerbook I've ever used.
Except for the thinness. I like that.
But like I keep saying, if that's your thing, so be it.

Post by **Geebs** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:56 pm

The really interesting part it, there's potential for virtualisation in the next version of OS X - get PC apps to run as if native OS X apps

You know, like WINE only not shit.

Post by **Foo** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:56 pm

dmmh wrote:that's what I thought was obvious yes...

Sorry, I should have quoted WH's post for my reply. Twas essentially making the same point as yours.