Vista on macs?

pt · 01-07-2007, 12:02 AM

just like the title says, is it possible to run Windows Vista on macs?
and will it run good with all gfx and sh^t on a mac book (non pro)?
thanks

pt · 01-07-2007, 01:55 PM

no one?
where's dippyskoodlez when i need him

Jimmy 2004 · 01-07-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pt

no one?
where's dippyskoodlez when i need him

Try posting in the Mac forum - you might be more likely to find him there... but then again you'll also be accused of double posting

I would expect it is possible to run it on Intel Macs because they aren't too different to normal PCs, but a mac book normally has quite bad graphics (as do most laptops), so it might not run too great with Aero.

zekrahminator · 01-07-2007, 02:11 PM

I'll just move this to the mac forum, and then dippy will probably answer

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pt · 01-07-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy 2004

I would expect it is possible to run it on Intel Macs because they aren't too different to normal PCs, but a mac book normally has quite bad graphics (as do most laptops), so it might not run too great with Aero.

my tought too, the intel 950gfx aren't that good to run aero i think

Ketxxx · 01-07-2007, 10:13 PM

erm.. why would u want to run vista period

let alone disgrace a mac with it.

pt · 01-07-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ketxxx

erm.. why would u want to run vista period

let alone disgrace a mac with it.

i don't wan't vista nor macs, it's not for me, it's for a friend who doesn't know much of english and don't understand the mac os, and want the gfx effect of vista :S
the mac os would be the only reason i would buy a mac, but she bought it, just for the design :s

niko084 · 01-07-2007, 10:36 PM

Yes it is possible, and better yet its possible to run Mac OS on a PC!

pt · 01-07-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by niko084

Yes it is possible, and better yet its possible to run Mac OS on a PC!

ok, is it easy to put vista on macs?

Dippyskoodlez · 01-07-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pt

just like the title says, is it possible to run Windows Vista on macs?
and will it run good with all gfx and sh^t on a mac book (non pro)?
thanks

Yes you can run vista

You can actually run vista on almost any GPU, you just get screwed with the crappy UI.. from the grey, up to the 3d aero.

Theres:

Windows G(r)ay
Mid-g(r)ay/Aero
2D Aero
3d Aero

The macbook can run WoW, so it should be more than capable of Aero's window handling.. until perhaps you get 20-30 windows onscreen, then its GG.

However, the betas of Vista dont boot right on bootcamp, but I hear the RTM works just fine.

I'll be trying this out when I get my grubby little hands on a copy

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Originally Posted by pt

ok, is it easy to put vista on macs?

Yes. Just install bootcamp from os x, and it will do the work for you.. :P

However, I would not suggest dumping os x completely. If and when they kill vista, atleast they'll have a fallback.

or just tell them you're not tech support? :P

Just speaking from experience though.

http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

You'll need a CD-R for drivers.

To eject the CD, reboot and hold down the mouse button, or use a USB mouse that can right click (Mighty mouse, or a PC mouse) and hit eject on the menu of the cdrom drive.

Ketxxx · 01-07-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pt

i don't wan't vista nor macs, it's not for me, it's for a friend who doesn't know much of english and don't understand the mac os, and want the gfx effect of vista :S
the mac os would be the only reason i would buy a mac, but she bought it, just for the design :s

in that case, you may find it easier to install XP Pro, then download and install vista transformation pack 6.0 from softpedia.

pt · 01-07-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ketxxx

in that case, you may find it easier to install XP Pro, then download and install vista transformation pack 6.0 from softpedia.

i told her that, she didn't want

if she f^cks up the mac with a beta of vista, at least she can't say i didn't warned her

Ketxxx · 01-07-2007, 11:37 PM

.......

women, ever illogical and impractical

zekrahminator · 01-07-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pt

don't understand the mac os

Now THERE's something I don't understand, how someone can not understand a Mac, and say that Windows is easy to use.

pt · 01-07-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zekrahminator

Now THERE's something I don't understand, how someone can not understand a Mac, and say that Windows is easy to use.

don't ask me just like ketxxx said "women, ever illogical and impractical"

Dippyskoodlez · 01-08-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pt

i told her that, she didn't want

if she f^cks up the mac with a beta of vista, at least she can't say i didn't warned her

The beta does not work.

pt · 01-08-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dippyskoodlez

The beta does not work.

ok, thanks

strick94u · 01-12-2007, 03:52 AM

ubuntu will run on a mac

xylomn · 01-12-2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by strick94u

ubuntu will run on a mac

what device has not had linux ported to it

Batou1986 · 01-12-2007, 04:24 AM

lol vista on a mac i doubt that considering i still get bsod whenever i play games with ati drivers installed

Frick · 01-12-2007, 08:01 PM

I was thinking.. I know you can have OSX and WinXP side by side on a Mac, but can you use like VMware to install windows98 as well? I mean.. It should work. Put something Linux on top of it and you have a pr0n-machine.

Dippyskoodlez · 01-13-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Frick

I was thinking.. I know you can have OSX and WinXP side by side on a Mac, but can you use like VMware to install windows98 as well? I mean.. It should work. Put something Linux on top of it and you have a pr0n-machine.

Windows 98 works on intel macs too, with the CSM apple added to the firmware.

It was running on my schools mac mini.

I wouldnt suggest it though. :P little buggy, from all the bios calls. However, I dont see why it wouldnt run in vmware/parallels just fine.

Nicholson · 01-23-2007, 10:06 PM

If you have a power pc mac (G4 or G5) microsoft virtual PC runs windows 98/95 heck even DOS brilliantly i use it to play old games that dont run on xp.

AshenSugar · 01-26-2007, 05:00 AM

um,......vista.........mac............no, just NO!!!!!

i dont hate mac's but honestly, if your going to run a mac you might as well use the os its MADE FOR or use an os MADE FOR IT!!!!

vista is bad news read up on it and deside if you really want to have that on any system you own.

i will stick with my pc builds, fast,stable, easy to manage, easly upgradeable, and no need for special programs like bootcamp to allow me to boot alternet os's

Dippyskoodlez · 01-26-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AshenSugar

um,......vista.........mac............no, just NO!!!!!

i dont hate mac's but honestly, if your going to run a mac you might as well use the os its MADE FOR or use an os MADE FOR IT!!!!

vista is bad news read up on it and deside if you really want to have that on any system you own.

i will stick with my pc builds, fast,stable, easy to manage, easly upgradeable, and no need for special programs like bootcamp to allow me to boot alternet os's

Bootcamp is not a program per se. Its the additional CSM for the EFI rom.

As for women being illogical, I concur.

I know a few females that love os x. Its great.

Then I know a few that are more stubborn than a post when it comes to technology. She avoids my mac like its the devil....

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