Run Windows XP on Intel-based Macs

[bigfil]

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[dsd17]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: dsd17

Originally posted by: Blain
I want to run Tiger on my Intel based hardware.

it is possible. I've seen Tiger running on a Dell box.

I want to run Tiger at full speed, not through an emulator like PearPC

This wasnt an emulator. The installer was run on a partition and it was booted fully into Tiger. There was no emulation at all.

 

[Tu13erhead]

Originally posted by: dsd17

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: dsd17

Originally posted by: Blain
I want to run Tiger on my Intel based hardware.

it is possible. I've seen Tiger running on a Dell box.

I want to run Tiger at full speed, not through an emulator like PearPC

This wasnt an emulator. The installer was run on a partition and it was booted fully into Tiger. There was no emulation at all.

It also wasn't legal. You cannot legally install OS X on non-Apple hardware.

 

[Imaginer]

Originally posted by: ELopes580

Originally posted by: Blain
I want to run Tiger on my Intel based hardware.

Now that's something Apple should be working on!!!!

Zing!!!! :thumbsup:

But all in all, if Apple has an OS like that soon to migrate out, it will take some time for total widespread acceptance. Many companies run workstations and their computers off of Windows. Entire IT departments are set up to support those type of systems. Apple's OS, while as good as many say it is, has not been tested under a huge user base acceptance. So in theory, it could be more robust to changes and flexibility to the computing world - and not have the leaps of headaches that Windows (or people's perception of) is going through.

And.... It may or may not debunk the whole "well its virus/hacker/spyware/crapware free".

Apple sells a premium package. Whether or not it actually translates to productivity/cost is up to your own opinions. IMO, I will stick with the hot deals floating around and building my own PC.

BTW, that public announcement has convinced 23% of me to want to buy a intel based mac. :Q :Q Now LOWER THE PRICES ON THE GOOD STUFF APPLE!!!!!

 

[SunnyD]

So.. this means that Windows XP does support EFI despite what Microsoft says.

 

[imported_hoodoo]

I would venture to guess that Apple knew this scenario would all happen but did not want to look like they were using Windows to sell more hardware... sort of like waiting until your son/daughter asks for something so it doesn't look like you are forcing anything upon them.

It is interesting how the "old" Motorola processors were always being touting as the "fastest". Now that Apple is using Intel cpu's they are saying these are the fastest/best machines.... ahhhh the marketing beat goes on...

 

[sumyungai]

Why is this hot at all? Wow we could run Windows XP on an overpriced computer! Now hot would be if we could run Mac OS on our current and cheaper Windows XP based PC's.

 

[mordantmonkey]

Originally posted by: Tu13erhead

Originally posted by: dsd17

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: dsd17

Originally posted by: Blain
I want to run Tiger on my Intel based hardware.

it is possible. I've seen Tiger running on a Dell box.

I want to run Tiger at full speed, not through an emulator like PearPC

This wasnt an emulator. The installer was run on a partition and it was booted fully into Tiger. There was no emulation at all.

It also wasn't legal. You cannot legally install OS X on non-Apple hardware.

really? just because they say it in the EULA doesn't necissarily make it law. If you buy software can they really limit what kind of machine you run it on?

 

[bradley]

Originally posted by: sumyungai
Why is this hot at all? Wow we could run Windows XP on an overpriced computer! Now hot would be if we could run Mac OS on our current and cheaper Windows XP based PC's.

First using Intel, and now the ability to run Windows XP. I guess it gives Mac users more choice, but at what cost? This is scary and sad, both at the same time. But Apple has been slowly desensitizing their user base for some time now.

So basically the ability to run XP on an Intel-based Mac might compare to running on an overpriced proprietary piece of hardware, like a Compaq/HP. Except Apple probably has a lot better quality control, and a more loyal following.

 

[sumyungai]

Originally posted by: bradley

Originally posted by: sumyungai
Why is this hot at all? Wow we could run Windows XP on an overpriced computer! Now hot would be if we could run Mac OS on our current and cheaper Windows XP based PC's.

First using Intel, and now the ability to run Windows XP. I guess it gives Mac users more choice, but at what cost? This is scary and sad, both at the same time. But Apple has been slowly desensitizing their user base for some time now.

So basically the ability to run XP on an Intel-based Mac might compare to running on an overpriced proprietary piece of hardware, like a Compaq/HP. Except Apple probably has a lot better quality control, and a more loyal following.

That loyal following you speak of is so much cult like, that its scary.

I'm sure it won't be too long until a hacker will find a way to run Mac OS on regular PC's. When I really think about it, even if I could run Mac OS today, I can't really do much except for surf the internet or type something up in their text editor since most software out there are PC based.

Beautiful GUI + Lack of software = what's the point?

 

[Jbog]

Lack of Games, yes. Lack of productivity software, no.

 

[therhino]

I think the future for Apple is to directly compete with MS with an OS that will run on any Intel/AMD machine AND be compatible with all 3rd party software designed to run on Windows OS. I don't know if this is possible from a legal standpoint, but it would be the next logical step now that Apple has an OS that runs on Intel machines. Without the hardware hurdle to slow them down, Apple could zero in on a mass market of PC users, and provide consumers with a choice of OS when they order a Dell, etc.

Again, this would all come down to if they can pull this off legally.... Anyone know if this is legally possible?

 

[Jbog]

LIke how MS copied the GUI design from Apple, masked their DOS prompt and called it Window? With all things being equal, I would use one that is superior in terms of aesthetics: Apple. Although it would be funny to see the BSOD on a Mac in the middle of Steven Jobs' presentation. Maybe that's what the richest man in the world dreams at night.