View Full Version : Running Windows XP on a PowerPC-based Mac?
paul6
December 21st, 2006, 12:55 PM
I have a neighbor who doesn't know how to use Mac OS X, and would prefer to run Windows XP instead... is this possible?
(I would try to convert her to Linux, but she runs a lot of Windows exclusive software that doesn't run too well under WINE. =p)
paul6
December 21st, 2006, 01:13 PM
I've just been told this is impossible on another forum. Unless I use an emulator and that would make things too slow. Ignore this thread. Thanks!
mips
December 21st, 2006, 02:02 PM
What you heard is correct. It wont run at all unless you use emulation which would be painfully slow.
What spec is the Mac. Maybe trade her or take it off her hands.
RAV TUX
December 21st, 2006, 11:01 PM
moving to Mac OS X discussion
3rdalbum
December 21st, 2006, 11:42 PM
Get your neighbour a book - OS X isn't difficult to use. Besides, even if you put Linux onto it, you still wouldn't be able to run Windows programs through Wine.
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