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Apple has introduced an _official_ way to run XP on Intel Macs--it's called Bootcamp
This new, free, downloadable software by Apple will allow easy partitioning and setup of XP on new Intel Macs. It will allow a choice at boot time by holding down the Option key, allowing booting into EITHER Mac OSX OR XP.
A momentous day in Mac history!
details: http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

P.S. I still favor a virtualization scheme so I don't have to reboot, but by using Bootcamp and making the partition FAT32, I presume I can still exchange files back and forth easily.

I commend Apple for doing this, I think it really levels the playing field. I was not gonna bother purchasing a Mac since I got OS X x86 running on my PC now. But things have changed, with Boot Camp, I will be able to purchase a Intel Power Mac with confidence knowing I will be able to easily run Windows XP. They will possibly provide Windows Vista support in Leopard as an incentive to upgrade when the time comes. -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"mmmmark" wrote in message

Apple has introduced an _official_ way to run XP on Intel Macs--it's called Bootcamp
This new, free, downloadable software by Apple will allow easy partitioning and setup of XP on new Intel Macs. It will allow a choice at boot time by holding down the Option key, allowing booting into EITHER Mac OSX OR XP.
A momentous day in Mac history!
details: http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

P.S. I still favor a virtualization scheme so I don't have to reboot, but by using Bootcamp and making the partition FAT32, I presume I can still exchange files back and forth easily.

Hmmm... this could well be, the first time ever I have actually considered in buying a Mac. The computers themselves are bloody good spec, and although sometimes expensive, this may be because of the OS itself or the machine, but their tough, they look good and they *look* simple but sleek...
*runs to nearest shop*
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--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

I commend Apple for doing this, I think it really levels the playing field. I was not gonna bother purchasing a Mac since I got OS X x86 running on my PC now. But things have changed, with Boot Camp, I will be able to purchase a Intel Power Mac with confidence knowing I will be able to easily run Windows XP. They will possibly provide Windows Vista support in Leopard as an incentive to upgrade when the time comes. -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"mmmmark" wrote in message Apple has introduced an _official_ way to run XP on Intel Macs--it's called Bootcamp
This new, free, downloadable software by Apple will allow easy partitioning and setup of XP on new Intel Macs. It will allow a choice at boot time by holding down the Option key, allowing booting into EITHER Mac OSX OR XP.
A momentous day in Mac history!
details: http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

P.S. I still favor a virtualization scheme so I don't have to reboot, but by using Bootcamp and making the partition FAT32, I presume I can still exchange files back and forth easily.

Andre...did you have any major issues ins installing OSX onto your pc? How did you go about it? It's definitely something I'd be interested in trying out :)
-- Jane, but not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.

Jane: Trial and Error, lets get something straight if you plan to attempt this, you are likely to format your existing Windows installation especially if you have multiple installations of Windows.
Windows needs to be on the System Partition, and OS X needs to be on a bootable partition, also, you will need a file to enable the Mac OS X partition to be bootable, its called Chain0
Check http://www.osx86project.org to learn more, its a grea resource. I still have some issues going on, my HP 840c printer is not compatible, and I am using it through USB, bought the cable yesterday, also networking is not working. Still, its just for testing, I am entrenched in Windows, am surrounded by Windows. :) But, the Mac OS is definitely a cool "looking" operating system, a bit awkward to use, since interface elements are not placed in what you would call logical places in Windows.
To be honest, when comparing Aqua to Aero Glass, Windows Vista wins hands down. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jane Colman" wrote in message

Andre...did you have any major issues ins installing OSX onto your pc? How did you go about it? It's definitely something I'd be interested in trying out :)
-- Jane, but not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.

Thanks for the info Andre :) I do have multiple hard drives, current setup is C>Windows XP, D>XP x64, E>storage.
It's something I would certainly like to 'dabble' in. I will look into the possibilities further.
-- Jane, but not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.

Its fun, I don't use it as a main machine for the obvious reasons mentioned, but its a pretty interface, because I am using shared system memory for my video card, I don't get to access some applications such as DVD Player and iMovie. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Jane Colman" wrote in message

Thanks for the info Andre :) I do have multiple hard drives, current setup is C>Windows XP, D>XP x64, E>storage.
It's something I would certainly like to 'dabble' in. I will look into the possibilities further.
-- Jane, but not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :) Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.