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    Instead of buying windows...

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Billt Joe, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. Billt Joe

    Billt Joe Notebook Consultant

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    ...couldn't I just boot camp Linux Ubuntu and use WINE to run any windows only applications I may have? If it is possible, gosh, it sure beats paying for windows :D
     
    Billt Joe, Feb 7, 2009
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    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    You can use Crossover, but it's not free. And either way, Wine (and thus Crossover) does not ensure 100% compatibility. Most Windows programs still won't work well or at all. It's no substitute for Windows.
     
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    Billt Joe Notebook Consultant

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    well, yea. but the programs I would use are paint.net and pivot stickfigure animator, so no biggie.
     
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    If you already knew the answer, why ask the question?

    You can run Wine in OS X as well through X11.
     
    Paul, Feb 14, 2009
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    you won't get the same level of compatability as with windows.

    also, at that point, you might as well just run wine within os x. its unix.

    curious- do you happen to be a student (have a .edu email address)?
     
    masterchef341, Feb 15, 2009
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    I love iWork '09
     
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  9. Billt Joe

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    no I don't
     
    Billt Joe, Feb 15, 2009
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