Where do I find a copy of XP or Vista for the Macbook? How do I know it will work? What version(s) should I look for?
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Boot Camp Windows?
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Seriously?
Yeah, I kinda figured I had to buy it.
Here's the thing: There are about 25 versions of it that I can find. From XP Home to Pro and Vista Basic on up. Most of the online versions are OEM / Full versions. They are reasonably priced. The only "retail" "box" versions I can find are about twice as expensive. Why? Whats the difference? Is the OEM version for one machine only and the "retail box" versions for multiple machines?
I am honestly trying to figure out which version is which and which version is required. The boot camp documentation says "Full version" and "service pack 2" for XP.
XP 32bit > XP 64bit
Vista 64bit > Vista 32bit
If you work for a company and doing some work, they might be able to get you a CORPORATE version.
OEM has no support at all and suppose to be for 1 machine. However, people usually find googling more efficient than MS support.
Vista 64bit > Vista 32bit
If you work for a company and doing some work, they might be able to get you a CORPORATE version.
OEM has no support at all and suppose to be for 1 machine. However, people usually find googling more efficient than MS support.
You pick your Windows operating system the same way you'd pick it to install on a computer you just built. Bottom line, you want either XP or Vista OEM version - your preference. Whether you get Home, Professional, Media etc versions is entirely up to you based on your needs. The OEM versions are cheaper - don't come with documentation and their licensing is different, but are otherwise the same. One machine only. Buy the latest Service Pack you can - that just means that you won't have to download it. Note that current Service Pack for XP is SP3.
Thanks guys! That helps a TON. I only need it to run a couple of windows only programs and perhaps the odd game or two that I can't get for the PS3.