Will the ability of running Windows XP on new Intel MACs have a negative effect for Microsoft?
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Not at all.  I'm sure he loves the idea of people running his crummy, demigogic OS on a machine as elegant as a Mac!
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I don't think so but if you wait a few months they might release a version for Vista.\nUntil then stick to XP.
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Well, first the requirements that Microsoft provides are bunk.  Second I have successfully installed and run Windows XP on a PIII 700MHz with 256MB of memory and a Radeon 7000 graphics card.  I wouldn't go any lower on the processor or memory, you might be able to get by with 600MHz but if you do make sure you have more than 256MB of memory.\n\nI would say no less than:\n\n600 to 700MHz (or better) processor\n256MB of memory\nat least a 10GB hard drive
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Mac User Here :)\n\nI prefer the Mac OS in general because it is more stable and more efficient.  The last thing you want is a frozen computer or re-start in the middle of a project.  \n\nPrice is comparable now (if you compare apples-to-apples); granted, they sell PCs for cheaper, but the specifications on those are also significantly less.  \n\nThe new Intel Macs can now run both Mac OS and Windows.  That is what I currently use, so IF in the design world, some of your clients or partners "must" use Windows, your Mac can boot both operating systems.  I use the Mac OS almost 90% of the time except the occasional need to boot into Windows\n\n\nRecommended hardware (minimal):\n- Mac: I would recommend at least a 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo processor\n- PC: 3.0Ghz Intel processor or equivalent\n- As large of a hard drive as you can get (80GB miminum)\n- I would say at least 1GB of memory (RAM), and again, the more the better\n\nSoftware: Cannot beat Photoshop and the rest of Adobe's Creative Suite.  However, Adobe is planning to release CS3 in Spring 2007, and so the current CS2 may not be worth it unles you really need it.
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I guess it all depends on what you wish to use it for...\n\nI've had many different computers in my time, and by far the most impressive and one requiring the least maintenance has been any of the newer Apple machines with Mac OS X operating system, ie MacMini or iBook/iMac.\n\nThey're very compatible with Windows machines, MS Office is available, but so is OpenOffice which supports MS document formats if you wish to have a free alternative.\n\nOS X machines are also not susceptable to viruses or hacks in anywhere near the magnitude of Windows machines, so are far more stable and secure at present.\n\nDon't get me wrong, I love MS Windows & PCs, but Macs have really changed my perception of what a computer can be. \n\nHope this helps\nMJS
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Very good. I enjoy them ^^. They Run Windows Xp Pretty Fast too. Mac os X is nice on it too. Only thing to complain upon is the retail software support thas it!
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No.  You can always just get a new laptop with XP instead of upgrading to the new Vista.
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Its really very Simple. If you buy a mac u can always install windows xp on the same machine. But if you buy a pc u can't install Mac OS X, iLife 06 and all great stuff from Apple and for apple. So, its very easy to decide.U can get a mac instead of a PC and when u like mac u can put windows as an option.\n \nBuying a Mac Advantage:-\n        - Mac OS X, iLife, easy to use and well integrated softwares\n        - Less viruses or almost no viruses.\n        - Can install Windows Xp - same as having a PC in Mac :)\n        - PC virus can't doing anything to Mac. so even windows xp          in the mac is affected with virus still mac is intact. ;)\n\nBuying a PC :-\n        - No Mac OS X, No great user experience, no iLife, only a pc which a Mac already has in it.\n       - Virus attacks then whole life is ruined\n\ni'm mac user for 12 years... U will love your mac when u buy and start using it and Windows XP is always an option on  a Mac with boot camp ;)
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Get yourself a copy of bootcamp. A game made for Windows will not run on a Mac regardless of the chip, unless you are running Windows inside the Mac OS.
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VERY GOOD IDEA!  ME is crappy.  Just be sure not to forget Service Pack 2 on your new XP machine.  I would recommend you start with a clean install.  Good luck.
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If your looking at a mag the only reason people get mac is for the graphic programs, the new intel macs have not been proven yet, I dont recommand any product till it's been out in the market for a year.\n\nIf you looking for a PC just buy an xp windows base computer.
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Windows Vista is currently scheduled to be released to the broad public in January 2007.  Apple is currently offering a program named Boot Camp that will allow Apple users to load Windows XP on their system in addition to Apple's operating system.  As of yet, the Apple/Mac operating system or software cannot be used on a PC.  The exception is software that Apple develops for both PC and Mac use, such as iTunes and QuickTime.
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As far as I know, there are two options:\n\n1. Install Windows XP by using Boot Camp, then you can run your windows version applications and games like you do on PC. (It's free.)\n\nDownload here:\nhttp://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp\n\n2. There is an app called CrossOver. With it, you can run most of the windows apps and games just on Mac (without intalling Windows XP). (It's not free.)\n\nDownload here:\nhttp://www.codeweavers.com\n\nHope this will help!\n\nP.S. Nothing is perfect...
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As a graphic designer for Highlights for Children I can tell you that Mac OS 10 is far superior to Windows XP for all of my creative and entertainment endeavors.  The OS is very stylish and smooth and aids a great deal in organizing work and personal files. It's fast, easy to use, extremely customizable, smart and mostly headache free unlike XP.  It’s also great for storing and utilizing media files. Plus Microsoft makes all of their popular packages like office, etc. available for OS 10 and they look, feel and operate so much better than in XP.  And for design software such as Adobe CS2 and Quark, you will never beat Mac.  Don't forget that behind the OS is a very powerful CPU especially with the new Intel Dual Core Processors.
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If you want an Apple wait a bit. They're gonna release the new Mac with the Intel chip. You'll be able to run OSX and Windows.\nI would wait and buy a MAC when its ready. I wont even tell you what other PC is good because the're all shit compared to MACS.\nALSO REMEMBER HP, GATEWAY, AND EMACHINES have all filed for bankruptcy!!
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Well, prior to the solving of the conflict, we usually install MacOS on a Virtual Machine, so you actually run MacOS on top of Windows as a normal Window, and you can set it to FullScreen Mode, minimize it to get on with some work on your Windows, or even shut it down and have Windows running...\n\nRegarding the solving of the conflict of Intel & Mac, this only means that Intel shall produce processors for Mac PC's, and therefore there is a new competitor for PowerPC Processors, but this doesn't mean that MacOS will be supported on IBM-Standard Computers...\n\nIntel will produce processors that are competible with MacOS Architect to support its applications, and won't simply take the default IBM-Standard Processor and ship it as is for MacOS...\n\nSo, the only solution you have to run MacOS on an IBM-Standard computer, is to run it virtually on another Operating System (either Windows or Linux)...\n\nExamples of Virual Machine Applications:\nMicrosoft Virtual PC:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual...\n\nPS: Microsoft has a version of Virtual PC for Mac PCs\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual...\n\nVMware Workstation:\nhttp://www.vmware.com/products/ws/...\n\nPS: VMware is available for Windows and Linux\n\nPPS: To run Virtual Machines, make sure you have a good processor and a lot of Memory (RAM)\n\nHope this answers your question...
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If you're considering buying a laptop now, wait a couple of weeks until after Macworld Expo in January. There are rumors that an Intel-based laptop will be announced then. The Intel-based Macs, according to Apple reps themselves, will be able to run Windows (though Apple won't support that configuration), and then you can have the best of both worlds.\n\nAs far as the price difference, the lack of headaches from viruses and spyware should go a long way toward bridging the gap. Personally, I just prefer the interface of the Mac OS. I've used DOS, Windows from v.3.1 to XP, and Linux OS in addition to Mac from OS 6 to X, so I have the experience to draw on to say that.