Members bluesboy Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 I didnt even open the box yet, but im already curious about running windows on it!!! The reason is some of the software that I use for work is windows only, and I dont want to always have to be switching between two computers. So do any of you run windows on it too? Do you use bootcamp, or do you use something like VMware fusion or parallels? The virtual programs woould be more convenient for me, but im just what others recommend as im new to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members murdock Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 i dont run windows on mine. i have no use for it i only use one microsoft product, office mac version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members starsnuffer Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 Parallels if t will run good in it. Otherwise you have to keep rebooting. What software is it? -W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesboy Posted August 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 yeah, and its not like i HAVE to do this because i do have access to other computers, just curious if its worth it or not, or if it just {censored}s things up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesboy Posted August 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 origin lab, reference manager, in-house software from work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members facefirst Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 I think Parallels sucks. It's slow. Bootcamp runs way faster. Sure, rebooting is a pain but I only use it once in a blue moon to update my Blackberry. I wish Verizon carried iPhones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rameumptom Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 vmware if you have to run winders. way better than parallels. parallels always crashes my system. I run 2 xp's with ie6 on one and ie7 on the other and vista with ie8. I also use bootcamp when I'm in the mood to play some CS:S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Big Hair Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 i had bootcamp on my macbook but just upgraded to a 500g HD and can't be bothered putting windows back on it. It just slowed the bootup of the thing and I hardly used windows anyway However it did work fine using bootcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members monoXstereo Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 Bootcamp is miles better than parallels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesboy Posted August 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 ok, thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cryptic1911 Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 I use vmware fusion on my mac pro, and windows hauls ass on there I really didn't want to have to reboot every time I needed a windows app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wizard of Ozz Posted August 14, 2009 Members Share Posted August 14, 2009 I think Parallels sucks. It's slow. Bootcamp runs way faster. Sure, rebooting is a pain but I only use it once in a blue moon to update my Blackberry. I wish Verizon carried iPhones. This. But what's the real point of install Windows on a Mac? Just get a cheap PC laptop and run it on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesboy Posted August 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 I have my PC laptop which is starting to crap out and probably wont last much longer, and i have my wifes PC laptop which i can use. However, its inconvenient to lug two laptops around. Ill see how much of a pain it becomes before i do anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tbdmlog Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 My macbook's coming monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loud'n'A-noise Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 Once you become accustomed to Mac's OS you will despise PC's uselessness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rameumptom Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 This.But what's the real point of install Windows on a Mac? Just get a cheap PC laptop and run it on that. for my job, I have to have IE6, IE7, and IE8 to test on and support so I have to have at least 3 VM's available at any time. VMFusion works well, way, way better than parallels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CME Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 i had bootcamp on my macbook but just upgraded to a 500g HD and can't be bothered putting windows back on it. It just slowed the bootup of the thing and I hardly used windows anywayHowever it did work fine using bootcamp I just upgraded my HD also. I was using XP via VMWare Fusion and then loaded Windows 7 to try it out. I also had a version or Linux on there for a bit. So far I haven't felt the need to reinstall Windoze just for the few "apps" that are windows only. But VMWare never gave me any real issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ckreon Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 I have a mac and run windows using virtual box - its free, and has a great community. I don't use windows unless I have to, but unfortunately there is certain software that only works in windows that I need access to (a lot of digital mixers have offline editors and configuration tools that I have to use, most of them are windows only ) Rebooting is too slow and really unnecessary - especially for XP. It takes almost no resources, is very responsive, and does all I need it to (access internet, share the soundcard, access mounted drives, share folders, etc.). I even game with it sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZachMetal Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 VMware fusion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skeevs Overlord Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 Parallels eh? Never heard of this but my friend whos a mac fiend used boot camp to play command and conquer and it was fun man. This I think is the main reason to get these programs. Unless you love blizzaed then a {censored} load of games is off limits to you. Once you become accustomed to Mac's OS you will despise PC's uselessness. I agree with this to some degree. Macbooks are kinda limited. It's getting better but there is still a bunch unavailable to mac to buy/download. Getting past that {censored}ing fashion accessory era. Though soon it looks there will be an equilibrium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jlc1587 Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 Should have got a pc. Only need one computer to do it all. lol jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aman74 Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 This.But what's the real point of install Windows on a Mac? Just get a cheap PC laptop and run it on that. The point is not to have to buy another computer. Gheez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeid2000 Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 Question about Bootcamp people. I've got a Mac, but I find myself wanting to run some stuff I can only get for Windows from time to time. If I run Bootcamp, will I have to re-install OSX? Or Will that data be safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Big Hair Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 that VMware fusion looks pretty decent. Do I also have to buy windows like I do with bootcamp or does fusion have the "ability" to run windows programs automatically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aman74 Posted August 15, 2009 Members Share Posted August 15, 2009 that VMware fusion looks pretty decent. Do I also have to buy windows like I do with bootcamp or does fusion have the "ability" to run windows programs automatically? Think about it for a second. Why would they allow you to have the functionality of windows without buying windows? I think MS would have something to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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