Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
(OP)
I've got a fat wad of cash burning a hole in my pocket. I've decided to invest in a workstation for the house... Now, the question is this, will the new Apple G5 w/ Intel chips run windows? And if so, will it run SW?
If not, I've settled on a Velocity Micro unless you folks have better suggestions.
Thanks for your input.
If not, I've settled on a Velocity Micro unless you folks have better suggestions.
Thanks for your input.






RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
Meanwhile, I would think switching to an Apple to run Windows at this time would be quite risky--getting Apple-approved hardware to function with Windows drivers will probably be impossible for most items on the market (for now). That will likely change within six months.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe trumps reason.
RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
According to these folks... http://onmac.net/ ... it's possible to run SW - and some folks are. Although, from what they are saying, I suspect they are not "power" users.
Well, as superficial as it is, it would be really nice to have a pretty workstation for the casa. I know, I know... But, hey we all like supermodels.
If this were to work, and work well, I could spend the rest of my days trying to eliminate engineering drawings and go to a 3D world...
RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
If it's the case, swap cases with something truly nice. Xi doesn't make beige boxes (that I know of) for workstations--at least mine's not! It's a good case, but certainly not an Italian piece of art.
If you'd like to spend a lot of money, hire an industrial designer to design an amazing case (don't know where you'll find a good industrial designer--ahem). Or buy several computers of different types. Or buy a Ferrari.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe trumps reason.
RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
Article - loading windows xp on a mac
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http://onmac.net/
RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
zissou, In a 3D world you still have eng dwgs.
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RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
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RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
I'm looking at the options for a PC workstation as we speak. I'm not sure what will be driving the final decision.
I already have a 3D controller, so I don't have to worry about that.
Also not a game player.
On the fight to eliminate eng dwgs... I'd like to see all the design intent, ft&a, etc conveyed in the solid model... Pipe dreams, I know.
RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
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RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
RE: Using the new Intel Apples w/ SW
I understand the draw toward something "pretty" and less cookie-cutter. It would be nice if SOME PC maker would consider hiring some industrial designers with a bit of timeless design understanding. Apple excels at that.
Even so, I would think form would need to follow function in this case. No function, and you have a nice-looking paper weight.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe trumps reason.