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Mac OSX/ Windows XP

  • 26-08-2006 2:03pm
    #1
    Redhairedguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,711 ✭✭✭


    I bought the 1.83Ghz Macbook Pro in March, and I love it to bits.
    As my work computer, it's been a dream and a half.

    But now, I'm considering putting XP onto it. I know I have to get hold of an XP install disc, and I'm not too keen about forking out a hundred quid for it.

    I just wondering does anyone know of any alternatives?

    And what do people reckon about have XP and Tiger in one machine?

    -Red


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  • #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,823 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    You could try asking guys in your IT dept (assuming you have one); they might be able to wangle you a cheaper license ;)
    Other than that, OEM license is the way to go (IIRC, you still need to buy system hardware, eg. RAM or HDD, for one)


  • #3
    m_stan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭m_stan


    I put Parallels and Windows XP on my Core Duo Mini with 2Gig RAM the other day and it runs like a dream. I had Photoshop running on it like a steamtrain. Not that I'll ever use it - was just curious :)


  • #4
    Redhairedguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,711 ✭✭✭Redhairedguy


    Hmmmmm....

    Thank you chaps...

    I had a brief chat with a friend yesterday and he mentioned that he'd be able to get me a corporate edition of XP for free, which is apparantly legal and all that!

    So... Whooo!


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