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Will Mac OS be dumped for Windows?

BTW - did you even read that link. It has nothing to do with Apple dump OS X for Windows. Its Cringely speculating that Apple will release OS X for generic PCs.

Another thing that will never happen.
 
The day Apple dumps OS X for Windows, I'll move onto Linux.

But that day will never happen anytime soon.

However it is a surreal thing that you can go into a store now and see Windows running on an Apple made machine. Brilliance for Apple.

My PC friends used to bug me about there not being enough software on a mac, compared to Windows. So is it safe to say Apple users now have more options when it comes to software applications? :D
 
Will Mac OS be dumped for Windows?

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That has to be the funniest thing I have heard in days!:D

That is like saying Ferrari is going to stop making engines and put in a Chevy 8 cylinder. Yeah, it would drive it but not the same way.

Basically when hell freezes over...oh wait...didn't that happen when the Eagles got back together? (Dating myself a bit here) (Not that I am a big Eagles fan.)
 
I think the most observant comment was
"Remember too that Apple’s current business model is bootleg-proof; unlike Mac OS X installer DVDs, you can’t burn copies of MacBooks or iPods."
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Lord only knows how much Micro$oft loses to priacy, and how much time and money they have to spend on anti-piracy equipment and software solutions. It sort of makes sense why OS X doesn't have any licensing protections (that at least I can find) beyond the fact that they expect you to buy a 5-computer license for a household out of good faith, and they don't charge you an arm and a leg for it (+$50 for the 5 client license) it appeals to people to just act on good faith and spend a little more, as opposed to getting blown away on multiple licensing by Microsoft, where there is economic incentive just to just pirate it.
 
That link just made me think if apple are putting so much effort into windows will they use it instead

I hope not, because otherwise i would buy a Sony
 
timmillwood said:
That link just made me think if apple are putting so much effort into windows will they use it instead

I hope not, because otherwise i would buy a Sony
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Why? Why? Why?

Why become another Dell? Why ruin your unique niche market? The ONLY reason they put out BootCamp is to CONTROL how people are putting Windows on thier Apple hardware. They're not switching to Windows.
 
As as said many times before; the strength of the Mac platform lies in the seamless integration of software and hardware. It is this that the platform has incredible advantages over Wintel boxes.
 
Apple will dump Mac OS, if a large majority of the people buying Macs would not run Mac OS on them. But that won't happen, if the main selling point for Macs is Mac OS.
 
if they did that, id just hold on to my mac mini.
true innovation stands the test of time.
amiga is still a 1st rate os and much better than windows!
 
Well I think we dont need to worry at all. Steve is a wise man. He`s playing a really BIG game. Dont be surprised if you see Mac`s share growing to 30% + in the computing world.This move to allow windoz on Mac will do wonders for Apple. I can see a lot more people more interested in owning a Mac than ever. And any one who buys a Mac and install windoze on it, will definitely give OSX a try. Will be all praise for the Cool n neat look OSX but become frustrated after a little while as he wont be able to do much coz of his zero experience with Macs and go back to windows. But the damage will be done. Wenever he/she gets time he`ll try to use OSX. And very soon OSX will be the primary OS(especially if parallels work out good). Windowz will just sit on his computer as long as there`s no need for games. But even then just the thought of rebooting into windows will be more than enough to discard the idea.
If everything works out then developers too will be writing software for Macs along with Windoze version if not earlier. The future`s bright.

That`s just my theory. Will believe it as long as Steve doesnt announce the end of Mac OS. It makes me feel better.:rolleyes:
 
Nah... apple is just having a go at windows.

Macusers already know that Windows is crap. Boot-camp is just a way of showing other people how crap windows really is. :)

[Edit: ... "thou shalt not flame!"... okay fine... Windows isnt crap, its just... scary to use]

MacOS is'nt gonna get dumped for windows.
MacOS is just gonna dump the 'serving a niche' concept. Reaching for mainstream users with quality and superior products, and the most advanced and intuitive operating system on the planet.

There. Spoken like a true MacEvangelist. now back to proofreading an essay thats due in a few hours.
 
If (and that is a huge if we would only find ourselves living in after a post nuclear holocaust) Apple dumped Mac OS for Windoz I feel 75% of the installed user base would continue using the final release of Mac OS for the next 20 yrs and/or until a new generation of OS was developed and probably by a post-mac community. Most would refuse to return to the land of dull little boxes, myself included. I might have to take a serious look Linux. The computer landscape would change forever.
 
Applespider said:
Unlikely. Go and read John Gruber's take on Daring Fireball. He makes a lot of extremely good points - and references the report that you're linking to.
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Whether or not Gruber's speculation is correct, it makes good sense and resonates with me. That may be in part because I want to believe that Apple are thinking that way and that my continued use and investment in their product are on strong ground. On a personal note, I don't have need to use Windows (VirtualPC copy has sat untouched in its box for ~3 years), and my go-to apps (Adobe CS2, All the Pro Apps, All the Macromedia Apps, Office 2004 Updated, Mellel, QTPro 7, WMP for Mac, VLC, Motion, and a bunch of smaller, functional audio/video freeware and shareware pretty much guarantee my continued use of OSX. I'll also wait before the purchase of the MBP to insure that the Pro Apps and Adobe are moving in pace, too. I'll never be a gamer. Never. Why do all Windows users play Solataire...everywhere.....all the time? What's up with that?
 
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