RE: Windows XP on Apple

From: BAR (BAR_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/28/05 

Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 12:21:03 -0800

The Windows operating system has been designed [written for] to be run on
Intel processors only.

To run Windows application in Macs, you need to emulate the Windows
Environment.

Apple has this software:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/applications/virtualpc/

"The Undertaker" wrote:

> Dear All,
> I would like to know if there is a possibility to partition a Mac laptop and
> install WIndows XP on one of the local disks.
> Thanks.
> Patrick
>
>
>

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