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Jools Posts: > 500

From www.macworld.com

Apple today introduced Boot Camp, new public-beta software for Mac OS X that lets users of Intel Macs boot directly into Microsoft Windows XP.

The software, available today as a public preview version of a feature from the forthcoming Mac OS X Leopard, includes an assistant application to aid with drive partitioning and the installation of Windows drivers for Mac hardware.

“Apple has no desire or plan to sell or support Windows, but many customers have expressed their interest to run Windows on Apple’s superior hardware now that we use Intel processors,” Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing Philip Schiller said in a statement. “We think Boot Camp makes the Mac even more appealing to Windows users considering making the switch.”

Previously Apple executives including Schiller had suggested that while owners of Intel-based Macs could probably boot into Windows XP, Apple wouldn’t assist them in the process. Boot Camp, which requires Mac OS X 10.4.6, a single-disc install of Windows XP or Windows XP Home, and at least 10GB of free space on the startup disc, is somewhat of a reversal from that statement.

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Posted: 2006-04-05 15:36:27
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Jim Posts: > 500

So basicly they f**ked up those who donated to make windows xp possible on a mac ? Way to go I say !
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Posted: 2006-04-05 15:45:37
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Jools Posts: > 500

And the good thing is, it comes with all the Windows drivers to enable use of all the Mac hardware. This is the main stumbling block that the $14000 competition solution has got.

A few good quotes from the Boot Camp web-site:

EFI and BIOS
Macs use an ultra-modern industry standard technology called EFI to handle booting. Sadly, Windows XP, and even the upcoming Vista, are stuck in the 1980s with old-fashioned BIOS. But with Boot Camp, the Mac can operate smoothly in both centuries.

Word to the Wise
Windows running on a Mac is like Windows running on a PC. That means it’ll be subject to the same attacks that plague the Windows world. So be sure to keep it updated with the latest Microsoft Windows security fixes.

So, now you get the best of both worlds in one box! Officially!
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Posted: 2006-04-05 15:54:53
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Luke-the-magic-man Posts: > 500

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Posted: 2006-04-05 16:57:45
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fatreg Posts: > 500

WOOOOOHOOO!

win xp on my imac when i get it:d

yeeehhaaa

fatreg
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Posted: 2006-04-05 17:43:50
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Luke-the-magic-man Posts: > 500

lol, fatreg thats not the idea mate. Use mac os for like months to get used to it, and only use windows when absolutly needed as theres no point in buying a imac then just using xp on it all the time lol
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Posted: 2006-04-05 18:29:48
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fatreg Posts: > 500

lol i know that,

but there are bound to be loads progams i cant use in osx that run in windows, shame a imac doesnt have a serial port or id be laffin so hard!

fatreg
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Posted: 2006-04-05 19:26:35
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Jools Posts: > 500

Serial port? That's so, like... 1980's!!!

But, if you do need one for your Mac, here's a shedload:

http://www.keyspan.com/products/homepage-Serial.spml
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Posted: 2006-04-05 19:50:49
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Luke-the-magic-man Posts: > 500

lol, so 1980's lol got me laughing that. I also suggest buying one from gaybay, theres tons on there can get a usb one for like £10 delivered
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Posted: 2006-04-05 20:16:55
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fatreg Posts: > 500

lots of me ermm mobile related programs use the serial port!

ill say no more other than thanks for the link jools!

fatreg

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Posted: 2006-04-05 21:20:47
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