Running Mac, Windows, and Linux Smoothly

njb182 · njb182 #1 (**permalink**)

01-19-2008, 09:35 AM

I have seen many videos such as Smooth multitasking between Mac OS, Linux, and Windows XP � BlackMacBook.com Videos and YouTube - Fast OS Switching on MacBook where they can run Mac, Windows, and Linux, all by running Parallels, and just tapping the side of the screen. I just ordered my black macbook the other day. I want to know how to do that when I get it. Can someone give me specific instructions? Do have to have windows installation discs handy? I don't really know what I'm doing. Thanks for the help.

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #2 (**permalink**)

01-19-2008, 12:07 PM

After you get your MacBook and set up your user account on it, download the Parallels trial and follow their instructions.

saurabhgoel86 · saurabhgoel86 #3 (**permalink**)

01-19-2008, 01:40 PM

hey,
i am planning to buy a macbook (2.2GHz, 2GB RAM). i will be using the parallels desktop on it. just wondering how you can install windows applications on it. also, of parallels and fusion which one is better? this might be the decisive factr for me in getting the mac.
cheers

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #4 (**permalink**)

01-19-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saurabhgoel86

hey,
i am planning to buy a macbook (2.2GHz, 2GB RAM). i will be using the parallels desktop on it. just wondering how you can install windows applications on it. also, of parallels and fusion which one is better? this might be the decisive factr for me in getting the mac.
cheers

You'd install Windows apps like you would on any Windows computer. You ARE running Windows via Parallels, after all. As for which is better, I suggest a Google search to find actual side-by-side comparisons.

njb182 · njb182 #5 (**permalink**)

01-19-2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saurabhgoel86

hey,
i am planning to buy a macbook (2.2GHz, 2GB RAM). i will be using the parallels desktop on it. just wondering how you can install windows applications on it. also, of parallels and fusion which one is better? this might be the decisive factr for me in getting the mac.
cheers

thats exactly what i got. xD

njb182 · njb182 #6 (**permalink**)

01-20-2008, 02:18 AM

so would i need a windows installation disc for all of this?

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #7 (**permalink**)

01-20-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njb182

so would i need a windows installation disc for all of this?

Of course. You need Windows XP with SP2 already applied, or Windows Vista.

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njb182 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Posts: 3	01-19-2008, 09:35 AM I have seen many videos such as Smooth multitasking between Mac OS, Linux, and Windows XP � BlackMacBook.com Videos and YouTube - Fast OS Switching on MacBook where they can run Mac, Windows, and Linux, all by running Parallels, and just tapping the side of the screen. I just ordered my black macbook the other day. I want to know how to do that when I get it. Can someone give me specific instructions? Do have to have windows installation discs handy? I don't really know what I'm doing. Thanks for the help.
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lifeisabeach #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,787 Mac Specs: iMac i3 (mid-2010) + OS 10.8; TV 2; iPhone 4S; iPad 1	01-19-2008, 12:07 PM After you get your MacBook and set up your user account on it, download the Parallels trial and follow their instructions.
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Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Posts: 3	01-20-2008, 02:18 AM so would i need a windows installation disc for all of this?
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