Apple releases software to let Macs run Windows - GoFuckYourself.com

acctman · 04-05-2006, 07:27 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. on Wednesday rolled out a software patch that enables its Intel-based Macintosh computers to install and run Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP operating system.
Apple said that the new software, called "Boot Camp" is available as a download beginning today.

Cupertino, California-based Apple said in June 2005 that it would shift to microprocessors made by Intel Corp., the world's biggest chipmaker, from those made by IBM. It plans to move its entire Mac line to Intel chips by the end of 2007.

http://go.reuters.com/newsArticle.jh... c=rss/topNews

bigdog · 04-05-2006, 07:28 AM

thats big news

Remastered · 04-05-2006, 07:29 AM

I'd love to see the death of Mac.

acctman · 04-05-2006, 07:32 AM

I wonder how this will effect Mac OS line. they're opening the doors for Microsoft to take over another market. But, there have been emulators in the past that allow this. I'd like to see how stable and what errors comes up if any

Damian_Maxcash · 04-05-2006, 07:32 AM

Mmmmm - Computers with Intel chips that run Windows - now where have I seen those before??

xclusive · 04-05-2006, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by damian2001

Mmmmm - Computers with Intel chips that run Windows - now where have I seen those before??

that will never work lol

Jakke PNG · 04-05-2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by damian2001

Mmmmm - Computers with Intel chips that run Windows - now where have I seen those before??

A science-fiction book?

MaDalton · 04-05-2006, 07:34 AM

official statement: http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006...5bootcamp.html

Trax · 04-05-2006, 07:55 AM

someone enlighten me
what is the purpose of a mac then again??

smashface · 04-05-2006, 07:56 AM

I think Apple will still continue to develop their own OS - they have no choice. Otherwise their tech support lines and Genius Bars would be packed with people wanting to know how to deal with all the glitches in Win XP and the upcoming Vista.

This is a good way for them to get a foothold into the corporate market, outside of graphics/advertising/DTP.

fuck-U-jimmy · 04-05-2006, 08:32 AM

Macs are only useful to people who actually want to get some work done and not for those who enjoy crashes, virus etc.

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Originally Posted by Trax

someone enlighten me
what is the purpose of a mac then again??

Fetish · 04-05-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fuck-U-jimmy

Macs are only useful to people who actually want to get some work done and not for those who enjoy crashes, virus etc.

How true. Apple makes great hardwear as well as their OS.

Z

Manowar · 04-05-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Remastered

I'd love to see the death of Mac.

why's that?

04-05-2006, 07:27 AM	#1
acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	Apple releases software to let Macs run Windows NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. on Wednesday rolled out a software patch that enables its Intel-based Macintosh computers to install and run Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP operating system. Apple said that the new software, called "Boot Camp" is available as a download beginning today. Cupertino, California-based Apple said in June 2005 that it would shift to microprocessors made by Intel Corp., the world's biggest chipmaker, from those made by IBM. It plans to move its entire Mac line to Intel chips by the end of 2007. http://go.reuters.com/newsArticle.jh... c=rss/topNews

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04-05-2006, 07:28 AM	#2
bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	thats big news

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Remastered Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 182	I'd love to see the death of Mac.

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acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	I wonder how this will effect Mac OS line. they're opening the doors for Microsoft to take over another market. But, there have been emulators in the past that allow this. I'd like to see how stable and what errors comes up if any

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Damian_Maxcash So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MaxCash.com Posts: 12,745	Mmmmm - Computers with Intel chips that run Windows - now where have I seen those before??

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Trax [----------------------] Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,486	someone enlighten me what is the purpose of a mac then again??

04-05-2006, 07:56 AM	#10
smashface Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 991	I think Apple will still continue to develop their own OS - they have no choice. Otherwise their tech support lines and Genius Bars would be packed with people wanting to know how to deal with all the glitches in Win XP and the upcoming Vista. This is a good way for them to get a foothold into the corporate market, outside of graphics/advertising/DTP.