Is Virtual PC for Mac any good? - GoFuckYourself.com

Art Del Gado · 06-21-2006, 09:24 AM

I thinking of getting this software to run windows applications on my mac and i was wondering if anyone here has used it and if its any good? Also if you can recommend any other software that might do the same job i would really appreciate it.

MrJackMeHoff · 06-21-2006, 09:56 AM

Take that pos back to the store and get a regular pc.. Problem solved.. Ive been there myself.. Never go back.

spacekadet · 06-21-2006, 10:00 AM

Its good for testing things or emergencies - but don't plan on playing any games with it. Even with a really fast G5 its not going to be that fast (but it does work). Best bet is to save up for a dual core...

Art Del Gado · 06-21-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by spacekadet

Its good for testing things or emergencies - but don't plan on playing any games with it. Even with a really fast G5 its not going to be that fast (but it does work). Best bet is to save up for a dual core...

Ya im not really planning to run a lof of stuff on it or even use it all that often, i just need to open some small files once in a while

thx for the info

pack · 06-21-2006, 10:49 AM

The latest Mac's have built in support for windows... runs natively.

Art Del Gado · 06-21-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pack

The latest Mac's have built in support for windows... runs natively.

really i have the powerbook right before the macbook pro came out.. im running os x but when i tried to open an .exe file it asked me what program i wanted to use

PersignupChuck · 06-21-2006, 06:17 PM

Virtual PC for Mac has recieved terrible reviews. Some people have said it even freezes and stuff... (I've done the research and been there, too) - it's easier and cheaper to get a Dell notebook for small PC operations. (ok, maybe not cheaper... )

And, to the person who implied Apple computers are a piece of shit... I don't do the whole Mac vs PC thing, it's really a waste of time and mostly a matter of preference... the only negative issue with Mac is the lack of compatibility (which is being resolved as mentioned in an earlier post). Anyway, you got a more secure OS with more efficient machinery, i hardly would refer to that as a POS.

madawgz · 06-21-2006, 06:23 PM

it works really good, but i wouldnt suggest it for any serious work...

L-Pink · 06-21-2006, 06:23 PM

My

Macs are unbeatable if your income depends on design, photography, etc

Games and stuff .... get a pc

tony286 · 06-21-2006, 06:27 PM

I heard its very slow if your not doing big stuff that shouldnt be a problem.

aico · 06-21-2006, 06:36 PM

Ever since Microcrap bought it, it runs like fucking shit (Gee wonder why). Older versions worked great for me, don't use it anymore, I never find myself in a situation where i needed a PC anymore.

candyflip · 06-21-2006, 06:41 PM

Check this out:

http://parallels.com

AdnerAdvertising · 06-21-2006, 06:44 PM

Captain Canada · 06-21-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pack

The latest Mac's have built in support for windows... runs natively.

No they dont

06-21-2006, 09:24 AM	#1
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06-21-2006, 10:49 AM	#5
pack Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 89	The latest Mac's have built in support for windows... runs natively.

06-21-2006, 06:17 PM	#7
PersignupChuck Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	Virtual PC for Mac has recieved terrible reviews. Some people have said it even freezes and stuff... (I've done the research and been there, too) - it's easier and cheaper to get a Dell notebook for small PC operations. (ok, maybe not cheaper... ) And, to the person who implied Apple computers are a piece of shit... I don't do the whole Mac vs PC thing, it's really a waste of time and mostly a matter of preference... the only negative issue with Mac is the lack of compatibility (which is being resolved as mentioned in an earlier post). Anyway, you got a more secure OS with more efficient machinery, i hardly would refer to that as a POS.

06-21-2006, 06:23 PM	#9
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	My Macs are unbeatable if your income depends on design, photography, etc Games and stuff .... get a pc

06-21-2006, 06:27 PM	#10
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I heard its very slow if your not doing big stuff that shouldnt be a problem.

06-21-2006, 06:36 PM	#11
aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	Ever since Microcrap bought it, it runs like fucking shit (Gee wonder why). Older versions worked great for me, don't use it anymore, I never find myself in a situation where i needed a PC anymore.

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