collegebound

Has anyone had any experience running Windows XP on a mac? Via parallels or bootcamp?

I'm planning on getting a MacBookPro for college very soon, but I've been using Windows all my life.

So what I'm wondering is - is running windows xp on a mac even worth it? Is it functional?

dpain1

As long as it is one of the new intel Mac's, windows runs as good as it would on a pc. There is no longer any emulation involved. Don't forget to buy a license for XP as the mac does not include one.

smokie_dabong

the windows will run the same like on a normal pc with the same configuration but why to buy a mac if u use windows ?

whipcrackin_guy

>> the windows will run the same like on a normal pc with the same configuration but why to buy a mac if u use windows ?

The reason: dual booting. A lot of people would like to have the flexibility of having both OS in one system , if possible. With intel based macs, its now reasonably staright forward, see the following topics:

http://nirlog.com/2006/03/18/winxp-a...n-macbook-pro/

for more details, try the excellent site MacOnIntel.

http://www.maconintel.com/