installing mac on windows pc

[newbe_nz]

Does anyone know if you can install mac on a windows vista pc or not

I have been told by a cousin that it is easier to use and has a good Family History program as well. I do not know the name of the program yet

Thanks for your help

newbe_nz

[ignz]

You mean the Apple operating system?

Simple answer=no...

...but as with most technology it's never quite that easy.

Less simple answer, the Mac OS EULA prohibits its installation on non-Apple hardware and Apple will neither offer the OS nor support it on non Apple kit. However there are plenty of OS X installs running on non-Apple hardware; technically it can be done. There are also OS X derived operating systems (such as the Darwin project, originally supported by Apple).

So the real answer is yes you can if you're prepared to accept either questionable legality or something that's OS X-like and *may* run the application you are interested in. Oh and do you want to keep Vista as well?

Suppose you might be able to get OS X running in a virtual machine under Windows? Never tried that - not that I'm suggesting I would have tried any of the above options either

Whether OS X is easier to use than Vista will depend on what you are used to and how easily you adapt to a different operating environment. It's different !

Be interesting to see what FH app your cousin is talking about.

IG

[kiwihalfpint]

So the real answer is yes you can if you're prepared to accept either questionable legality or something that's OS X-like and *may* run the application you are interested in. Oh and do you want to keep Vista as well?


IG

I think you would have to have more memory on your PC as well, sure I read that somewhere.


Cheers
KHP

[newbe_nz]

Thanks KHP and Ignz

Will keep it in mind. It is just a thought at the moment

I think it is this Friday I am talking to my cousin via skype so might flick an email and see what FH program he is using

newbe_nz

[Redroger]

I am told, but have never tried it, that it is possible to install a windows system on a Mac. Anyone confirm please?

[ignz]

I am told, but have never tried it, that it is possible to install a windows system on a Mac. Anyone confirm please?

Of course it is possible - easier if the Mac is Intel and not PPC...but why would you? 

It's also possible to rip a 302 out of a Boss Mustang and shove in a 327 Chev...

IG

[stevieuk]

I think you need "Bootcamp" on the Mac to use Windows, but I`m not a Mac user so don`t quote me...

[Koromo]

" ... you can boot up your Mac using either Mac OS X or Windows. Or if you want to run Windows and Mac applications at the same time — without rebooting — you can install Windows using VMware or Parallels software."

from http://www.apple.com/macosx/compatibility/

[ignz]

I think you need "Bootcamp" on the Mac to use Windows, but I`m not a Mac user so don`t quote me...

You don't  *need* Bootcamp, but it certainly makes it easier.

Both OS's were designed to work on their respective target platforms; either can be made to run on the other. Just depends how much work you want to do to have a machine run how you want it...or you just like a challenge

IG