Should we create a Windows on Mac forum?

schweb · schweb #1 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 01:14 PM

This is just a poll to gather some input as we decide what we want to do with this topic.

A caveat before we begin...

This poll will not alone determine the outcome. Even if 100% of you vote to create or not create one it doesn't mean that will be the end result, there are many other factors to consider.

Now when you vote, we'd really appreciate a post with the reason why you voted the way you did.

And to end, this thread IS NOT a place to flame Windows users (nor is this board in total).

to_tough_to_die · to_tough_to_die #2 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 01:21 PM

I vote no. I simply see no need for a new forum for Windows users (even if they are using Mac hardware). As you have pointed out before, there is an "other software" forum. Also, I'd like to point out that it's in the name. MAC-forums.com. Not Mac users who also run windows-forums.com, just Macs, and Macs only.

mr g5 · mr g5 #3 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 01:30 PM

Yes because many threads now are about putting windows on mac.

baggss · baggss #4 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 01:34 PM

As you could have guessed, I voted yes. I don't think we are going to get a flood of Windows only users here, but we already have a fair number of users who want to run both OS's on their Macs.

coach_z · coach_z #5 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 01:57 PM

yes becuase it is apparent that windows is becoming a part of macs and i believe our forum should grow according to new advances by apple.

also, a lot of people have questions about it and issues concerning running windows and it will be a good, well defined, place to ask
-chris

evolve · evolve #6 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by to_tough_to_die

I vote no. I simply see no need for a new forum for Windows users (even if they are using Mac hardware). As you have pointed out before, there is an "other software" forum. Also, I'd like to point out that it's in the name. MAC-forums.com. Not Mac users who also run windows-forums.com, just Macs, and Macs only.

I would have to agree. We do have an "other software" thread.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #7 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 02:23 PM

If users would actually use the new forum and post their Bootcamp/Windows questions there, it would be good as to keep it away from the rest of the fourm, but a lot of people just post where they want lately in the wrong forums.

I am for the new fourm if it's used properly.

inflexion · inflexion #8 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 02:48 PM

Yes id vote for one but make it an alternative OS forum rather than a windows one.

Its still going to be relative as long as people keep the stuff in there informative and usefull

MJGUK · MJGUK #9 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 03:06 PM

I voted.....cautiously, for 'Yes.

Cautiously because I think you (Schweb) and the rest of the admins (if they contributed to the decision) have made the right call by delaying this decision.
Simply because whilst at one point there was indeed a plethora of Windows/Bootcamp posts, now it seems to have calmed down quite a lot. Or at least as far as I can see (blindness is an option

).

That said, In my view I am verging towards the 'It can't hurt, you can remove it if it doesn't work' option.

However, you have proven that your original decision was a good one and I think that should play a part in your considerations, too

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #10 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 03:40 PM

I voted yes, because alot of people are already flooding the boards with questions related to windows on their macs, how to, and why boot camp won't work on their computer. If we have a forum dedicated to it there can be basic how to information in a sticky, and then people can also read problems from other people and post their questions which relate to windows on their macs. This will also allow for people to look for what they want easier, but if they have to look through the "other software" thread they will have to look at other questions not relating

I think since apple is now officially supporting putting windows on their systems, we should follow their path and also support the software.

mraya · mraya #11 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 05:56 PM

Yes, to keep order inside the threads. It is true BootCamp is just "Other Software...", but i can see a lot of people asking about Windows programs running in macs and they can ask this in many different parts of the forum, but to keep them in order it's better to have a specific section.
Also there is MJGUK's point, you can remove it later if it doesn't work.

lil · lil #12 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 06:50 PM

I have voted 'Doesn't Matter'—as it does not affect me greatly not wishing to use Windows at home at all (I have 'fun' with it every day at work!) but on the same count I am happy for users to post about it here.

Vicky

EDIT-XTREEM · EDIT-XTREEM #13 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 07:18 PM

I think it will be good cause it can help out people looking to use boot camp

jram · jram #14 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 07:28 PM

Windows anything in a Mac forum, you should be ashamed of yourselves.

baggss · baggss #15 (**permalink**)

05-06-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inflexion

Yes id vote for one but make it an alternative OS forum rather than a windows one.

THAT is a good idea...

View Poll Results: Should we create a Windows on Mac Forum?
Yes	24	51.06%
No	16	34.04%
Doesn't matter	7	14.89%
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schweb #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	05-06-2006, 01:14 PM This is just a poll to gather some input as we decide what we want to do with this topic. A caveat before we begin... This poll will not alone determine the outcome. Even if 100% of you vote to create or not create one it doesn't mean that will be the end result, there are many other factors to consider. Now when you vote, we'd really appreciate a post with the reason why you voted the way you did. And to end, this thread IS NOT a place to flame Windows users (nor is this board in total). schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr

to_tough_to_die #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 24, 2005 Posts: 749 Mac Specs: Powerbook G4/ 15.2"/ 1.67 ghz/ 2 gb RAM/ ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 (128 mb RAM)/ 100 gb hdd@ 5400 RPM	05-06-2006, 01:21 PM I vote no. I simply see no need for a new forum for Windows users (even if they are using Mac hardware). As you have pointed out before, there is an "other software" forum. Also, I'd like to point out that it's in the name. MAC-forums.com. Not Mac users who also run windows-forums.com, just Macs, and Macs only. I'd use Windows... but I like the Mac OS more.

baggss #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	05-06-2006, 01:34 PM As you could have guessed, I voted yes. I don't think we are going to get a flood of Windows only users here, but we already have a fair number of users who want to run both OS's on their Macs.

coach_z #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 3,169 Mac Specs: i dont have no mac's	05-06-2006, 01:57 PM yes becuase it is apparent that windows is becoming a part of macs and i believe our forum should grow according to new advances by apple. also, a lot of people have questions about it and issues concerning running windows and it will be a good, well defined, place to ask -chris MoTM honor roll... when? i dont remember

dtravis7 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,815 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	05-06-2006, 02:23 PM If users would actually use the new forum and post their Bootcamp/Windows questions there, it would be good as to keep it away from the rest of the fourm, but a lot of people just post where they want lately in the wrong forums. I am for the new fourm if it's used properly. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines

inflexion #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2005 Location: /home/sheffield/UK Posts: 1,278 Mac Specs: 12" 1Ghz PB 768Mb 10.4.5 30Gb Video iPod 40Gb 3G iPod 1Gb iPod Shuffle	05-06-2006, 02:48 PM Yes id vote for one but make it an alternative OS forum rather than a windows one. Its still going to be relative as long as people keep the stuff in there informative and usefull Apple, think different

MJGUK #9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-06-2006, 03:06 PM I voted.....cautiously, for 'Yes. Cautiously because I think you (Schweb) and the rest of the admins (if they contributed to the decision) have made the right call by delaying this decision. Simply because whilst at one point there was indeed a plethora of Windows/Bootcamp posts, now it seems to have calmed down quite a lot. Or at least as far as I can see (blindness is an option ). That said, In my view I am verging towards the 'It can't hurt, you can remove it if it doesn't work' option. However, you have proven that your original decision was a good one and I think that should play a part in your considerations, too

PowerBookG4 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 08, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,190 Mac Specs: Mac Pro 8x3.0ghz 12gb ram 8800GT , MBP 2.16 2GB Ram 17 inch.	05-06-2006, 03:40 PM I voted yes, because alot of people are already flooding the boards with questions related to windows on their macs, how to, and why boot camp won't work on their computer. If we have a forum dedicated to it there can be basic how to information in a sticky, and then people can also read problems from other people and post their questions which relate to windows on their macs. This will also allow for people to look for what they want easier, but if they have to look through the "other software" thread they will have to look at other questions not relating I think since apple is now officially supporting putting windows on their systems, we should follow their path and also support the software. My Website Blog I love my hosting company! I was on the M-F honor roll for Febuary:2006

mraya #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 27, 2005 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 942 Mac Specs: MacBook C2D 2.4 2GB	05-06-2006, 05:56 PM Yes, to keep order inside the threads. It is true BootCamp is just "Other Software...", but i can see a lot of people asking about Windows programs running in macs and they can ask this in many different parts of the forum, but to keep them in order it's better to have a specific section. Also there is MJGUK's point, you can remove it later if it doesn't work. [is pointless to click here]

lil #12 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	05-06-2006, 06:50 PM I have voted 'Doesn't Matter'—as it does not affect me greatly not wishing to use Windows at home at all (I have 'fun' with it every day at work!) but on the same count I am happy for users to post about it here. Vicky

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EDIT-XTREEM #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 27, 2005 Location: In the mac store and at home on my iMac Posts: 1,165	05-06-2006, 07:18 PM I think it will be good cause it can help out people looking to use boot camp Mac Pro (Early 2009) 8 Core 2.26 GHz, 6 GB Ram, 640 GB Drive. Dell 2408WFP.

jram #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 08, 2005 Posts: 469	05-06-2006, 07:28 PM Windows anything in a Mac forum, you should be ashamed of yourselves.