Do you use Boot Camp?

[SegNerd]

While I am concerned about the loss of Boot Camp, I have to admit that it has been years since I have used it seriously. I'm curious, how many macOS users currently use Boot Camp?

 

[ian87w]

I wouldn't dismiss bootcamp being lost just yet. It will be up to Microsoft to support Apple silicon and license Windows ARM to consumers. Considering how Microsoft is under Satya, I wouldn't discount that possibility just yet. I mean Microsoft was already working so closely with Apple to have Office being native on Apple silicon!

Meanwhile, their own Surface Pro X is still running Office in x32 emulation...

 

[Irishman]

I wouldn't dismiss bootcamp being lost just yet. It will be up to Microsoft to support Apple silicon and license Windows ARM to consumers. Considering how Microsoft is under Satya, I wouldn't discount that possibility just yet. I mean Microsoft was already working so closely with Apple to have Office being native on Apple silicon!

Meanwhile, their own Surface Pro X is still running Office in x32 emulation...

Given that Windows on ARM exists, which would make it easier for Microsoft to support Apple’s custom SoCs.

 

[ian87w]

I’m fairly certain that Windows on ARM exists.

It does exist (Surface Pro X), but currently Microsoft doesn't license it to consumers.

 

[boswald]

Nope. I ditched Windows for Mac and haven't looked back. I still use my Microsoft e-mail address, though.

 

[SegNerd]

My understanding is that even if MS licenses Windows ARM, it will still only run software specifically compiled for Windows ARM. The software library is generally the only reason I would run Windows.