Re: Wa do u think - Imac running XP Pro and SBS

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Jim Raykowski wrote:
We have a client that has asked if would be ok to purchase and IMac load it with XP Pro and make it a member of the domain. I have some mac experience but nothing recent. As I browse the web I see pros and cons and wanted to know y'alls opinion.
Having never been one to say no initially, my thoughts are why not.

If he has a need to use Mac OS X and some of the applications it supports then a dual system (preferably Parallels) is a good solution. I'm supporting a few advanced users with this setup including domain integration.

If he's planning to run *only* XP then you're throwing money down the drain. Mac hardware is more expensive than other hardware.

Just bear in mind where the support for this setup will come from. If that's you then be willing to learn about Macs and how they operate. (I personally find that knowing two platforms increases my expertise for either.)

Hope this helps!

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bill

William M. Smith, Microsoft Interop MVP - Mac/Windows
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