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ramaslamma

Nov 29th, 2008, 08:30 PM

I tried looking for bootcamp, but could not find it for mac.

I just wish to install XP on it, since MAC has it's limitations with software and etc.

Any tips on some programs I can download to get XP running, without paying much for those software.

Emancipated

Nov 29th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Boot Camp is free and located in System Preference. (I was going to say Control Panel -- after 2 years using a Mac, I'm still hung up on the Windows terminology) :o

If you have Tiger, you need to download it as a separate program; if it's Leopard, it is integrated.

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/application_updates/bootcampupdate21forwindowsxp.html

ramaslamma

Nov 29th, 2008, 09:09 PM

Boot Camp is free and located in System Preference. (I was going to say Control Panel -- after 2 years using a Mac, I'm still hung up on the Windows terminology) :o

If you have Tiger, you need to download it as a separate program; if it's Leopard, it is integrated.

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/application_updates/bootcampupdate21forwindowsxp.html

I have tiger, also what's with the update to 2.1. I assume the previous Bootcamp is not required for this dl right?

And all I require is a Legit XP right? Sorry for the questions, I am not familiar with MAC.

felixmo

Nov 29th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Here is a tutorial:
http://www.inspyreit.com/2008/09/how-to-install-windows-xp-on-mac-pc/

bembol

Nov 29th, 2008, 10:10 PM

It's not really an upgrade, I was told they just no longer support/free for Tiger. It's one of the reasons why we upgraded to Leopard.

I you are not familiar with this, I suggest printing out the set up guide.

Since you are running Tiger, I think you will also need a Blank DVD-R to Copy the Drivers/Apps.

loybond

Nov 30th, 2008, 03:04 AM

Upgrade to Leopard, the Boot Camp thing works a lot better. You don't need a legit Windows CD, you can use an "acquired" version. Dunno if VMware works on Tiger, but that actually runs XP faster, albeit with the caveat of less features.

Heck you could probably acquire yourself Leopard too, but the Boot Camp drivers may or may not work for your particular Mac when you're in Windows.