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Dual Boot XP and OS X?

post #1 of 4
2/17/04 at 10:26pm
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Hi-

Is it possible to dual boot microsoft windows xp pro and mac os x? I would like to do this on my laptop but am not sure if it is possible. I have only heard it apply to linux, etc. never windows and mac. Thanks!

-Dan
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post #2 of 4
2/17/04 at 10:29pm
mac os is not compatible with x86 computers you can get emulators but they only support the older versions of mac os
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post #3 of 4
2/17/04 at 10:30pm
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ah... that would explain it. thanks!
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post #4 of 4
2/18/04 at 2:57am
Well, according to Tech TV's 2004 Technology Almanac (p 24-25) you CAN build a G4/PC Hybrid PC!!!

Here's a glimpse:

The goal is to "-Build a single computer that runs Jaguar and XP natvely with one keyboard, one mouse, and one monitor. -Bonus: Have PIP support so you can launch and view PC and Mac programs on the same monitor."

These two pages give a little walk through, from the case and assembly of hardware (with links to where you can purchase these) to installing software. I highly recommend if you want a challenge.

Another option is getting a Mac and having a Virtual PC type of software in which you can emulate XP on a Mac at a cost of performance.
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