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    Few questions about bootcamp/vmware

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by racerman119, Jun 29, 2009.

  1. racerman119

    racerman119 Notebook Consultant

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    I have been looking for a new computer and am looking at the mac book pro since it is 13 inches now something I like. I have a few questions though regarding bootcamp and Vmware.
    So say I install windows xp via bootcamp. Can I still view files that I had on my mac partition or does apple not allow that to happen.
    Second question: Say I install xp via bootcamp. Can I run it with Vmware too or do i have to have a fresh install just for Vmware?
    Lastly, what do you guys like more bootcamp, vmware or parallel?

    I am currently a windows user ever since I started using computers so I do not have much knowledge with macs.
     
    racerman119, Jun 29, 2009
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  2. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    curent version of Mac OS X, doesn't have any drivers for WIndows to be able to read the Mac side of things, but there is 3rd party software avialable to let the Mac be able to read/write to the Windows partition. Apple says they will make drivers available with Snow Leopard to better support this both ways. Microsoft doesn't put any ability in Windows to see any file systems thats non-MS.

    VMware can boot up your Boot Camp install in a virtual machine no problem, you don't need two installs... you can also drag and drop files to copy back and forth when its booted up in VMware.

    as for like .. in those 3... VMware is the best. You only really need directly boot into Windows directly if you need to push graphics really hard, like high end games.

    Your best bet is just not using Windows software
     
    doh123, Jun 29, 2009
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  3. racerman119

    racerman119 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the reply doh123 I really appreciate it. I am now leaning towards a mac because everyone who I speak with talks about how good they are and they never want to go back to windows. I need to see what i have been missing out on. Also, I hear repair is good too. The last plus for me is that my college is going to be a mile away from the apple store so it will be easy for me to go get it repaired.
     
    racerman119, Jun 29, 2009
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  4. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    actually there is alot of third party software available for win ME to 7 to read and write to mac partitions and disks
     
    crazycanuk, Jun 29, 2009
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    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    Paragon NTFS is a very good program to see windows files on your mac. Although it isn't free it is aLOT Faster than macfuse+ ntfs3g.
     
    MKang25, Jun 30, 2009
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    fatpat268 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I myself use Bootcamp + Vmware fusion. Works well actually. If I just need a small program, I'll run Vmware off my bootcamp partition. If I want to play games and such, I'll just reboot into it.

    Honestly, if you're gonna do a windows installation on your mac, it's the best way to go, provided you got the money for Vmware fusion.
     
    fatpat268, Jun 30, 2009
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