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    Vista

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by BobT, Dec 13, 2006.

  1. BobT

    BobT Notebook Enthusiast

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    We have seen a lot of information about using our MBP and Windows but nothing about using a PC to work with OS X. Is it possible? Will Vista work on a new MBP?
     
    BobT, Dec 13, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Probably via Boot Camp, but a future version of it.
     
    Gautam, Dec 13, 2006
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  3. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I believe some have already gotten Vista to work in Boot Camp. It will be officially supported I am sure. As for OS X on a PC, not gonna happen. Apple specifically prohibits running OS X on non-Apple hardware. They see themselves as a hardware company. So, no you cannot legally run OS X on a Mac.

    **EDIT** Parallels is able to run Vista in its newest betas as I understand.
     
    cashmonee, Dec 13, 2006
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  4. M@lew

    M@lew Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah Parallels can run Vista now...appearently. I haven't tried this out. Also there's IS a way to run OSX on a PC. BUT

    1) It's illegal

    2) Doesn't run very well. (I've seen it in action)
     
    M@lew, Dec 13, 2006
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