lol.Let's try to keep the discussion civil; if we can't do that, I'll be closing this thread.
Yes you can install Windows on a Mac. As long as it's Intel Based, it's pretty easy to do. There are two ways: use a Boot Camp (which runs the Windows nativley) or use virtualization software (which runs Windows within the Mac OSX).lol.
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someone here said that i can install windows on a mac machine. is that true?
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and btw, i wanted to ask whether apple offers any discount to students? coz its a bit too expensive and.... i wont be allowed to buy something that expensive..
Rubbish, Windows Explorer will revive itself unless you personally kill it. In which case, Alt+Ctrl+Del to open task manager and start the explorer task.Tried it, hated it, make Mac virus on top of my To-Destroy list. Besides, SP2 is horrific, SP3 makes up for the errors. And don't kill Windows Explorer, you need to force-boot it to return your desktop.
Firstly, WINE is not a solution, as twocows said. It refers the libraries to their Mac/Linux equivalents, which is rarely perfect in execution. And there's nothing to stop you installing OSX on a PC. I have it on a partition of my laptop, it's just that there's no drivers for my wireless card.Windows has a wide variety of programs and games because it's widely used. Macs don't have nearly as much, but people that invest in WINE can use Windows programs seamlessly. Also, you can install Windows on a different Partition if you run a Mac, but Windows can't run Mac OS on a different partition, because of compatibility. Mac programs won't run on Windows either.
That's totally wrong. While Unix derivatives are of a slightly more modular nature, you take out the wrong system file, you get a Kernel Panic. If you think that booting into single user mode (-s) counts as limited access, then it's no different to doing a repair from a Windows disc.Every day, viruses, malware, Trojans and worms are made to attack Windows users. The reason Windows OS is so susceptible to viruses is because if important files in the Computers are damaged or destroyed, it can make the system crash because the files that rely on the damaged/destroyed file won't operate correctly. Macs run differently. Each part of the system is separate, but work all together, so if one is destroyed, it can be replaced easily because you still have limited access to the OS. Windows usually will require a fresh reinstall. There are security programs for both though.
Uh... Because there's a lot of people that need Windows software, and because Windows does certain things better.(why would anyone want to run Windows?) :(
I think wakachamo is right. By all means, give OSX a go. If you like it, use it. Otherwise, use Windows, or even give Linux a go. Chances are if you dislike OSX, you will dislike Linux, but that depends. I quite like OSX, but it comes down to the fact that I don't currently have the money to fork out on a Macbook.I'm a die-hard Mac user, but this is not true.
This thread is beginning to become one of those messes where everybody states an unfounded, argument-taunting fanboyish opinion on something that is really down to personal preference and willingness/ability to purchase.
Mac OS on the other hand has based its system from UNIX, the most stable operating system. The programs are separated and if one program crashes you can restart it or force quit it (a feature only in Mac OS).
Now security. Like all Windows users have experienced, Windows is the most prone OS to viruses and problems. Whereas Mac OS is a secure OS (because UNIX is secure), and is yet to be affected with viruses.
Standard hardware, good software and the "image".I really don't trust Macs that much, but IDK why everybody in the sound industry uses a Mac.
ive seen that people who play a lot of pc games, do not use mac.
does windows have anything to do with better graphics?
ive seen that people who play a lot of pc games, do not use mac.
does windows have anything to do with better graphics?
Is Windows poor when it comes to running higher-end 3D games, or not? It will run slowly, so I've heard. :\
Again, Macs are PCs. PC stands for "personal computer."I'm a Mac user, but I've been a Mac user for quite a long time, so I don't really know much about PCs. Macs I feel like allow more detail work (I'm talking about in programming, movies, ect.), but they're a lot more confusing to use than a PC. Also (my dad, who loves all Apple products) has pointed out that in many movies, the 'bad guys' use PCs, while the 'good guys' use Macs. Haha- I'm wondering if that's really true or not :P
No, I don't use Windows. I used to, though. It used to happened to me with Windows; namely XP (SP 2). I use Mac OS now. I was just stating my experience with Windows, as a previous Windows user :\
Anyway, I don't know what you want to do, but try out the Mac. IF you don't like it, switch back..
oh my?!? i really think i have.
but really, ive never seen many people use mac OS. And also why is mac so expensive? :\ (in comparison to a windows PC or laptop with almost the same specs.)
I find that windows is better than mac (even though [S-HIGHLIGHT]i havent used the original[/S-HIGHLIGHT]) i find it better ive been with windows since xp came out so[S-HIGHLIGHT] i can tell you that windows is better.[/S-HIGHLIGHT]
but really, ive never seen many people use mac OS. And also why is mac so expensive? :\ (in comparison to a windows PC or laptop with almost the same specs.)
You probably won't want to switch any time soon considering how much of an increase malware, trojans etc are in the wild now for mac OS X.Macs are better in a sense that they are less prone to viruses and other malware as not many people actually make them. They'd rather create malware and trojans for Windows PCs, as there is a larger proportion of users using Windows.
However, I do prefer Windows personally; as I am pretty much used to using them and don't intend on switching to a Mac anytime soon. xP