This versatility gives Macs more appeal to both consumers and businesses, especially those who need to run Windows. This has a direct impact on potential switchers as those reluctant to purchase a Mac can now run all of their Windows software, especially those only available for Windows.
A more compelling byproduct of Boot Camp is that it positions the Intel Macs as the only computers on the market that can legally run OS X and Windows. What is does do is offer current Mac users the ability to install Windows XP. The only thing that Boot Camp provides is the ability to dual boot a new Intel Mac, it does not allow users to run OS X and Windows simultaneously. Apple indicated that it will not provide Boot Camp support or sales of Windows software but will accept feedback at Note that if your Mac has a Bluetooth wireless mouse and keyboard, you need to purchase a wired keyboard and mouse to do the installation.
When was boot camp for mac released mac os x#
The final step is to install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later and then upon restart, users can choose to boot into either Mac OS X or Windows XP. Boot Camp then burns a CD using the Combo Drive or Super Drive with the required Windows drivers that Windows needs to recognize hardware on the new Intel Macs. It then allows you to install Windows on that partition. Boot Camp information and the Boot Camp Setup Guideīoot Camp simplifies the Windows installation on the new Intel Mac by providing a simple easy to use graphical assistant that dynamically creates a second partition on the MacIntosh HD. Be sure to check the following resources at Apple's website. Apple stated that Boot Camp will be part of the next version of OS X, 10.5 Leopard expected to be released by the end of 2006.
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