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Trying to Switch..not feeling warm and fuzzy yet...
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<blockquote data-quote="martyp" data-source="post: 819136" data-attributes="member: 61183"><p>I was in the same boat as you. I started using PC's since '94 (DOS & Win 3.11 for Workgroups) and I just loved the idea of owning a Mac since 2003 (G5 Introduction). </p><p></p><p>There isn't really much to show with the dual-boot function (Boot Camp). You just install a copy of Windows (XP / Vista x86 or x64) and when you switch the computer on you just hold the Alt/Option key and select 'Windows' from the list. Once your in Windows it is identical to any other install.</p><p></p><p>Parallels / Fusion is more interesting since you can run Windows (or any other OS) within OS X so you can save rebooting. It isn't any good for gaming but for an odd Windows only app it can save a lot of time - plus sharing files is a lot easier too. </p><p></p><p>Don't give up on Apple just because they never had the MBP instock though, it can take a while to go from the web to the stores. You'll probably see there is a long shipping time on the Apple Store too. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="martyp, post: 819136, member: 61183"] I was in the same boat as you. I started using PC's since '94 (DOS & Win 3.11 for Workgroups) and I just loved the idea of owning a Mac since 2003 (G5 Introduction). There isn't really much to show with the dual-boot function (Boot Camp). You just install a copy of Windows (XP / Vista x86 or x64) and when you switch the computer on you just hold the Alt/Option key and select 'Windows' from the list. Once your in Windows it is identical to any other install. Parallels / Fusion is more interesting since you can run Windows (or any other OS) within OS X so you can save rebooting. It isn't any good for gaming but for an odd Windows only app it can save a lot of time - plus sharing files is a lot easier too. Don't give up on Apple just because they never had the MBP instock though, it can take a while to go from the web to the stores. You'll probably see there is a long shipping time on the Apple Store too. :) [/QUOTE]
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