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knave4567
Oct 9, 2008, 07:42 PM
Im actually going to buy a windows OS tomorrow but i dont know if which one can i boot with mac os x. pls. reply if what kind, here is the link of the shop:

http://www.ht.com.au/N/Software-Operating-System-Software-Microsoft-Windows-Software/list.hts



Me1000
Oct 9, 2008, 07:46 PM
I think this is spam, but in case it isn't...

Vista and XP are bootable on your Mac. If you use Parallels or VMWare I believe anything newer than Windows95 will work.

knave4567
Oct 9, 2008, 07:53 PM
so your saying that any windows OS CD will woek if ill boot it, but when i also went at myer i saw many different kinds and prices

Neil321
Oct 10, 2008, 01:06 AM
As far as I'm aware you can install

XP both home & professional ( these must be at least sp2 )

Vista home basic, home premium , business or ultimate ( not sure if these must be sp1 or later )


Oh & knave4567, those versions you linked to are retail copy's try looking into OEM versions of whatever OS you decide on

Another thing you should think about & look into is wether or not you want a 32 or 64bit OS ( this will depend on your Mac & specs )

SnowLeopard2008
Oct 10, 2008, 02:33 AM
If you run XP, Parallels and Fusion work great. Vista and it's flashy aero effects won't work on Parallels or Fusion. Boot Camp does a nice job with that though.