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OS X vs XP on a MacBook Pro
The good folks at Bare Feats love them some benchmarking, so I am surprised it took them so long to compare the performance of Windows XP versus OS X on a MacBook Pro. They took a look at how applications that are available on both OSs (and are Universal) ran on the MacBook Pro.The results? XP wins when running games (for the most part) while everything else goes to OS X. They did compare some apps running in Rosetta to the same apps running natively on XP, and XP blew OS X out of the water, as shown by the graph above (of course OS X running on a PowerPC would also blow Rosetta out of the water).[via Paul Thurrot's Internet Nexus]
Parallels Windows virtualization beta
Hot on the heels of Apple's Boot Camp announcement, Parallels has announced Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta for Mac OS X, a beta of their virtualization software for Intel Macs. Their software allows you to run Windows in OS X, much like Virtual PC, without the need to actually boot into Windows.Using their software you can run lots of version of Windows (3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT, XP, 2003), any Linux distribution, FreeBSD, Solaris, OS/2, eComStation, or MS-DOS and for the moment the software is free (and in beta). When it is out of beta the software is expected to cost $49.99Thanks to everyone who sent this in.
Video of a Boot Camp install
We have heard the pleas, dear readers. More Boot Camp news you scream! Fine, just a little more for you.UNEASYsilence has updated their video tutorial about installing Windows XP on Intel Macs to use Boot Camp.Check it out, if you want to see how easy it now is to install Windows XP on your Intel Mac (it looks really easy).
Apple validates and dismisses Windows on Mac at the same time
Apple is seemingly telling us that it is OK to install Windows XP on our Macs with the release of Boot Camp. Does this mean that the years of Apple mocking Windows have come to an end and there will finally be peace on earth?Not a chance.You may not have noticed the following blurbs on the right hand column of the Boot Camp site:'Macs use an ultra-modern industry standard technology called EFI to handle booting. Sadly, Windows XP, and even the upcoming Vista, are stuck in the 1980s with old-fashioned BIOS. But with Boot Camp, the Mac can operate smoothly in both centuries.'And under the heading 'Word to the Wise':'Windows running on a Mac is like Windows running on a PC. That means it’ll be subject to the same attacks that plague the Windows world. So be sure to keep it updated with the latest Microsoft Windows security fixes.'Oh, Apple, you clever minx. You openly mock Window while at the same time enable it to run on Macs. This is why I am such a big fan of Apple.Thanks to those who pointed this out.
Apple's official Mac gaming solution: Windows
Tired of the long wait for the few games that do get ported to Mac OS X? Tired of waiting for that one favorite game to get upgraded to Universal so you can play it on your Intel Mac? Tired of playing an unaccelerated Half-Life 2 on the hacked together, unsupported version of Windows XP you managed to get running on your Mac? This morning, Apple announced an official solution: use Windows, with (almost) full hardware support. "Boot Camp lets you install Windows XP without moving your Mac data, though you will need to bring your own copy to the table, as Apple Computer does not sell or support Microsoft Windows." The download includes a driver CD with Windows XP compatible drivers for the ATi graphics chips, Intel's integrated graphics chips, ethernet, audio, WiFi, Bluetooth, and more. The only unsupported items are iSight, the Apple remote, Apple's USB modem, and the MacBook Pro's backlit keyboard. While this is great news for would be hardcore Mac gamers, whose choices have been limited by market pressures for years, it also raises doubts about the continued economic viability of porting games from Windows to Mac OS. Will companies continue to invest the resources in providing a seamless Mac experience for gamers, or expect them to pony up for XP and dual boot their boxes?[Via TUAW]
What the Boot Camp Windows install doesn't support
I just read over the Boot Camp install instructions (to find out what Boot Camp is read this post) and they are pretty straightforward. During the process you create what Apple is calling a 'Driver CD' which contains all the drivers to let Windows use your Airport card, the networking on your Mac, and various other things.Here's what won't work in Windows on your Intel Mac: iSight Apple Remote Apple USB modem keyboard backlighting on the MacBook Pro
Boot Camp lets Macs run Windows ... officially
If you want to run Windows on your Intel-based Mac but found narf and blanka's solution a little too intimidating, you now have another option -- and this one's from Apple. The company has released a public beta of a technology called Boot Camp, which will be included in the next version of OS X. As its name implies, Boot Camp is essentially a boot manager, and allows Mac owners to install Windows XP and choose whether to run OS X or Windows at startup. It also includes a selection of Windows drivers for common Mac hardware, along with a utility to let you burn a CD to run the installation and partitioning tools. Yes, you still need your own copy of XP, but it looks like Apple's taken most of the pain out of dual-booting. Great job Steve, but we're sorry to tell you that the $13K bounty's already been won. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Apple introduces Boot Camp
In a bold move today, Apple has released a public beta of Boot Camp, a piece of technology that will be integrated with Leopard that is just for Intel Macs. Why is it so bold? Boot Camp allows you to dual boot Windows XP and OS X on any Intel Mac. The software even includes Mac specific drivers for networking, graphics, audio, Airport wireless, and bluetooth (amongst other things).You can download the public beta right now (it checks in at 83MB).
Macworld's XP install overview
Macworld's Rob Griffiths has written a fairly comprehensive look at the process of installing Windows XP on an Intel Mac. I know, you're thinking, 'This has been done already.'Not so fast, sparky. Rob hasn't written a tutorial, but rather a kind of 'Installer's journal' during which he ponders if it is worth the effort to do such a thing (beyond the geek cred factor that is).Does Rob think it is worth all the effort? You'll have to read it to find out.
Win XP boots on a MacBook Pro
Win XP boots on a MacBook Pro -- literally. You deserve a chuckle. After all, it's Sunday.Thanks, Face Cake.
