Hello im new to macs and need help with a mac that my uncle is sinding me. I've resently heard something about macs being able to run windows soon (note: i haven't read anything on this site about it yet) and was wondering if it will be downloadable or do u have to buy it?

I was also wondering if i had a old os would their be a slightly newer but not like the newist os avalible for downloading (for free)? I like macs but since they dont have windows os i haven't thought about getting one.

I'm sorry if this has been addressed already (there are so many threads and posts!).

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[yogi]

Please use the search function.

You can run Windows in 2 ways:

a) Install Boot Camp
b) Install Parallels

Difference:

a) Runs Windows natively as a seperate OS. You choose which OS to use while booting.
b) Runs windows inside OSX. Virtualization.

You have to have a working Windows Full version CD-Rom non-pirated and freshly bought for both to work. You can NOT use an old Windows CD. Activation purposes.

Originally Posted by yogi

Please use the search function.

You can run Windows in 2 ways:

a) Install Boot Camp
b) Install Parallels

Difference:

a) Runs Windows natively as a seperate OS. You choose which OS to use while booting.
b) Runs windows inside OSX. Virtualization.

You have to have a working Windows Full version CD-Rom non-pirated and freshly bought for both to work. You can NOT use an old Windows CD. Activation purposes.

I looked at the like and saw that you have to buy it. Is there a version of mac os that is downloadable (non-pirated)?

[dtravis7]

Mac OSX is not free, neither is Windows. You have to purchase OSX.

Originally Posted by dtravis7

Mac OSX is not free, neither is Windows. You have to purchase OSX.

Ok.. thanks