Windows applications on mac?

[guitarman282]

Is it possible to put a Windows application on my MBP?

 

[gauchogolfer]

Is it possible to put a Windows application on my MBP?

It's possible to install Windows on your MBP using BootCamp, or run Windows within OS X by using Parallels or VMWare. Your choice.

 

[guitarman282]

Yeah, I know I can do that, but that defeats the whole purpose of having a mac.

 

[PlaceofDis]

Yeah, I know I can do that, but that defeats the whole purpose of having a mac.

well since the apps are written for a different operating system, how else could they run?

 

[0007776]

You could try crossover, it works for some apps, I havn't tried it personally, but I would like to as soon as I have an intel Mac.

 

[zephead]

You could also use CrossOver, which seems to be what you're looking for.

 

[gauchogolfer]

Yeah, I know I can do that, but that defeats the whole purpose of having a mac.

Well....doesn't wanting to install Windows apps on your Mac defeat the whole purpose of owning one too, from that perspective?

 

[guitarman282]

Well....doesn't wanting to install Windows apps on your Mac defeat the whole purpose of owning one too, from that perspective?

I understand what you are saying, but there was one game that I already own that is only in Windows. I tried it with Crossover, but because you launch it through the CD it wouldn't work.

 

[Roy Hobbs]

I understand what you are saying, but there was one game that I already own that is only in Windows. I tried it with Crossover, but because you launch it through the CD it wouldn't work.

THen use Parralels, Boot Camp or VMware those are your only options

 

[Wolfpup]

If you've already got a copy of Windows, you can use Boot Camp for free to run it. VMWare's Fushion has a $40 pre order price until it launches in August, but games would probably run better through Boot Camp.

I guess that "Cider" product EA is going to use is just for developers (?)