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 Jul 29 2007, 02:23 PM
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Jul 29 2007, 02:38 PM
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You can format the Hard Drive with out problems. Usage depends on the processor (x86 or PPC). I am unsure if windows has a PPC version. Ubuntu does though
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Jul 29 2007, 06:54 PM
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The newer Macs now run on intels and with OS/X 10.5 boot camp has come pre-installed which will allow you to run Windows and Mac OS/X on the same machine.
-Steve -------------------- Caution: Linux Enthusiast has posted, please be aware that he might start talking about the home folder or ndiswrapper, these are natural and just ignore them.
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Sep 25 2007, 06:24 AM
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I also want to install both (Win XP, Ubuntu). But i don't know how to do it.once i have installed Ubuntu. but i got sum problems in my hard disk.so is there anyone to help me on dis problem, coz i really wanna install both.
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Nov 25 2007, 07:24 PM
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You can install other operating systems on an Intel-based MAC. Try using virtualization software. Examples include Parallels Desktop for Mac and VMware Fusion.
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Nov 25 2007, 08:20 PM
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Well BootCamp will walk you through installing XP. I dont know if you can install a third OS or not. Ive been meaning to try it, but want to get a bigger hard drive first.
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Dec 23 2007, 10:48 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 23-December 07 Member No.: 178,507 |
In a related note:
1. Can an external hard-drive be used instead of partitioning? I've one that's 250GB, which is about190GB bigger than I need but it was a good deal to use for backups (Time Machine/Leopard), but wonder if I couldn't use some of that space for something else. 2. I've got Windows XP (home) on discs that came with my old Compaq Presario~can these be used on another system? (yeah, I bettin' fat chance on that one 
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Dec 24 2007, 12:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 17-September 07 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 157,470 |
I know its possible to boot off an external firewire drive with OS X, but I haven't tried it with other operating systems at all.
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