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Friday, April 07, 2006

Mac Does Windows


Well - I personally didn't think it would happen, but Apple officially enables consumers to install Windows XP on their Intel-based Macs.

Notice how I didn't say "officially supports". Apple still maintains that they have no interest in supporting or selling windows. However, Apple enables users to install Windows XP and a whole lot more. Boot Camp walks you through the process: it dynamically resizes your startup disk's partitions to create a new one for XP (no reformatting required), automatically burns you a CD full of Windows drivers for Intel-based Mac hardware, and then reboots you into Windows to start the installation procedure. Boot Camp works on the awesome iMac and MacBook Pro Macs.

MacWorld tested the new software basically says the whole thing is "simple". Anyone could do this, and everything is fully supported.

If you've always wanted a Mac (who hasn't), but have been hesitant because you want that Windows safety net, now is the time to switch. Once you go Mac, you'll never go back.

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