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    If you can run XP on a Mac Core Duo

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by TNTales, Nov 16, 2006.

  1. TNTales

    TNTales Newbie

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    If you can run XP on a Mac Core Duo (in a dual boot situation), is it possible to run Mac OS on a Windows core duo notebook?

    I want to buy a less expensive laptop, but I like the Mac OS and would like to set up a dual boot w/Win XP or just OS alone.

    Anyone have comments on this? :confused:
     
    TNTales, Nov 16, 2006
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  2. RZetlin

    RZetlin Notebook Geek

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    Yes, you can run Windows XP on a Macbook.

    There are two ways:

    Duo Boot: Install boot camp which allows to you switch between XP and OS X when you start up your PC.

    In OS X: If you install parallels, you can run XP within the OS X operating system. Though the capability and performance is still lacking.
     
    RZetlin, Nov 16, 2006
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  3. TNTales

    TNTales Newbie

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    no no, i know that

    Can you run OS X on a Windows Notebook?
     
    TNTales, Nov 16, 2006
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  4. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's not legally possible, because the Mac OS X EULA specifically does not allow it to be installed on non-Apple hardware. Although there are people who have managed to install OS X on regular PC's, this is not something that can be discussed on the forum here.

    I would say that if you do like Mac OS X, the best bet is to get an Apple laptop like the MacBook, which isn't quite so expensive (or else a used or refurbished MacBook Pro or MacBook, which can also be pretty reasonably priced). It's the only way you are more guaranteed to have a good experience with OS X, and not have to worry about some hardware not being supported, etc.

    -Zadillo
     
    zadillo, Nov 16, 2006
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  5. TNTales

    TNTales Newbie

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    ah, ok, didn't know it was illegal. Thanks for the answer :D
     
    TNTales, Nov 16, 2006
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  6. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    As Zadillo said there is no way to do it legally. Also, this has been covered several times, try searching. Thread closed.
     
    cashmonee, Nov 16, 2006
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