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NERD
03-26-2006, 09:14 PM
Ever since Mac switched their processors to Intel, people were talking about the possibility of dual-booting OS X and Windows XP in Intel-Macs, and lo and behold, it is quite possible. http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Main_Page

As my Powerbook is showing its age, I am really thinking about getting an iMac then have the option to dual-boot. The only reason I'd need XP is to view certain media files (WMV3, for example) and gaming. Ever since I got my Powerbook, I've been out from computer gaming, and that's the only thing I miss from XP. I like OS X a lot, and happen to think the latest iMac is a helluva machine.

What do you guys think?
Jay
03-26-2006, 09:27 PM
I think I'm afraid. :box:
NERD
03-26-2006, 09:29 PM
I think I'm afraid. :box:

Why?

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El_CJ
03-27-2006, 02:37 AM
My bro's thinking the same thing, as his powerbook is showing it's age, missing two keys, and the battery doesn't work very well.

I wonder how elegent (and safe) the XP Mac videocard drivers will be, though.
NERD
03-27-2006, 03:36 AM
Well, seems that games like Half-Life 2 is running well on Mac mini dual core- and Mac mini's don't have a dedicated graphic card, but instead pulls the graphic power from the system memory (RAM).

Check out this link for the list of working softwares:
http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Users/Software

If I get an iMac, it will be the 20" one with ATi X1600 256mb graphic card, which should be more than adequate to handle the games I play.

I was thinking about a small form factor PC able to run Vista, if it was going to come out in 2006- however, it doesn't seem likely, and sounds like Vista may become a huge dud, given that a lot of people have no problems with XP, and they might as well push for XP 64 bit edition for now instead of pushing for Vista.
that guy
03-27-2006, 08:56 PM
It would be cool to have a system running all 3 operating systems. And I've been thinking about getting a Mac.... Hmm...
NERD
03-27-2006, 09:16 PM
I don't use Linux and don't give a damn about it. I believe I'd be perfectly happy with just OS X, but if I can play games with XP installed, that would be freakin' sweet.

However, it's interesting that Mac will be the only platform that can possibly install 3 OS's. Also, I think the Macbook/iMac happen to be one of the best machines at that price range.