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Mac for Vista?

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LaxChris

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I REALLY want to turn my Vista into a Mac.. Is it possible? NO, I'm not getting a Mac. For now. Because I want to turn my Vista into a Mac until I get my very first iMac. I would get one sooner if they lowered the price. >.> But is there anyway to turn my Vista into a Mac?

Thanks. :D
 
What makes a Mac is the Mac OS X. You can't install that on a Windows PC. If you want a Mac, buy a Mac.
 
You can install MAC OSX on a PC but you must have the correct components. If you build your own you can install both operating systems and become a GOD. LOL There are many ways to build your very own MAC PRO for about $1,000. Up to 2.8ghz and quad core. You can then install Vista. It's tricky but can be done and saves you thousands. I have friends who've done it. If you'd like the link let me know.
 
Download Ubuntu Gnu/Linux. It is free and almost every piece of software for it is free. It may take a little setting up to work perfectly but once you get to know how to configure it, you can make it look almost exactly like Mac OS X. Ubuntu is also a Unix based OS so much of the system operates in a similar manner. Because of this, you can be better prepared for your switch to a Mac as you will be learning much about it while using Ubuntu and saving up for your iMac.
 
What's so special about the 6th?

Also, I'm probably not going to get one anyway because I just go a computer like 7 months ago. So if you can come up with some good reason to convince my parents that would be nice.
 
Tallest Skil said:
The very last keynote at the very last MacWorld San Francisco.

iMac, Mac Mini, and Apple TV updates are expected.
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Will the Mac Mini be better? I mean. I want a GOOD Mac at least. Seriously, if it isn't like 2 to 3 GB and a lot of RAM.. I'm getting an iMac
 
You do not have "a Vista" ... you have a PC that is running Windows Vista, an operating system. You want to turn your PC into a Mac by putting Mac OS X, an operating system, on your PC.
 
2GB won't be standard. You don't need 2GB to run Leopard well.

Your "and a lot of RAM" addition leads me to believe that you have no idea what you need in a computer and that whatever Mac Mini updates there are, you'll be fine.
 
Will the Mac Mini be able to run games like: Portal, Counter Strike, Team Fortress.. etc?
 
Can a MacBook run games like: Portal, Counter Strike, Team Fortress.. etc?
 
I have run CS 1.6 and CS:S on my older macbook with a GMA 950. Also ran WoW. But I would definitely wait for the 9400M it would definitely run those games and very well.

If you like those games check out Urban Terror, it has versions for Windows, Mac, & Linux. It is completely free (as in no piracy needed).
 
LaxChris said:
Can a MacBook run games like: Portal, Counter Strike, Team Fortress.. etc?
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Yes. They run great. Anything that uses the source engine can pretty much be maxed out on the new MacBooks at native resolution. And if they put the 9600GT in the new Mac Minis, you can play Crysis and pretty much anything you want.
 
The General said:
Yes. They run great. Anything that uses the source engine can pretty much be maxed out on the new MacBooks at native resolution. And if they put the 9600GT in the new Mac Minis, you can play Crysis and pretty much anything you want.
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No chance they'd put the 9600GT in the Mac Mini.
 
TheMacGuru said:
You can install MAC OSX on a PC but you must have the correct components. If you build your own you can install both operating systems and become a GOD. LOL There are many ways to build your very own MAC PRO for about $1,000. Up to 2.8ghz and quad core. You can then install Vista. It's tricky but can be done and saves you thousands. I have friends who've done it. If you'd like the link let me know.
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Mhm...Good luck with that when the processor by itself is almost $1000.
 
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