Good news for us Mac addicts, Bootcamp

[jseddy]

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/ap ... tcamp.html

Just anounced by Apple, Bootcamp. A program running in OSX that allows the new IntelMacs to partition their HD and boot in either OSX OR Windows. This is not Virtual PC, it actually installs XP. Start-up disc required.

Apple stock surged over 8% 10 min. after the announcement.

[kurt]

Still gotta buy a copy of Windows XP @ $141.99, or whatever it is now.

Pretty cool though. Now, if Apple would only make a Tablet...

[homnspector]

Doesn't that defeat the purpose of using Apple, the whole virus thing was the only advantage I could see with a Mac.

[kurt]

Depending on what one considers advantages, Mac has a big bunch of advantages. I love the Mac.

The Windows XP thing is a problem though, w/the virus thing. It does defeat one of the benefits of Mac.

[allspec33351]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/2006040 ... rld/125325

Captain

[jseddy]

Well, one advantage it does offer is that you don't have to buy 2 seperate systems now. As you're all aware, no HI software in Mac exists, so the only option for Mac users is to buy another computer just for the HI software.

[kurt]

Well, yes it does. Filemaker Pro, the best bargain software there is.

I run my whole business, including reports, w/FM Pro.

[Jim Katen]

Originally posted by kurt

. . . The Windows XP thing is a problem though, w/the virus thing. It does defeat one of the benefits of Mac.

Wouldn't a virus only affect the partition that contained the XP operating system? Or, once in, could it jump to the mac OS and trash the whole computer?

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[Jim Katen]

Originally posted by jseddy

Well, one advantage it does offer is that you don't have to buy 2 seperate systems now. As you're all aware, no HI software in Mac exists, so the only option for Mac users is to buy another computer just for the HI software.

I thought that Dave Surette had a reporting system that work on macs.

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[kurt]

Originally posted by Jim Katen

Originally posted by kurt

. . . The Windows XP thing is a problem though, w/the virus thing. It does defeat one of the benefits of Mac.

Wouldn't a virus only affect the partition that contained the XP operating system? Or, once in, could it jump to the mac OS and trash the whole computer?

- Jim Katen, Oregon

That's one of the unknowns. What you said makes perfect sense, though.

[Shooter Mike]

Originally posted by kurt

Well, yes it does. Filemaker Pro, the best bargain software there is.

I run my whole business, including reports, w/FM Pro.

Kurt - can you provide me with more info on Filemaker Pro. I've never used it - haven't had a reason to so far. I'm new to HI and have been looking or something mac based. Was thinking about buying a Pocket PC and just printing via bluetooth at a job site. Would rather have my powerbook though to do the same thing. Also have considered just using virtual PC, which I have installed but not used. If I used it for nothing more than HI reports and contracts, I guess that would be okay too. Just looking for the most simple solutiojn that provides a comprehensive report in the best format - but who isn't, huh?

Just a note - Apple just released their wireless mighty mouse - the wired mm is the best mouse I've ever used - wonder how the bluetooth wireless will hold up on 2 AA's

Thanks in advance.

[kurt]

It's a very powerful relational database; it's abilities are only limited by the user's development/programming abilities. I use it for everything, & I do mean everything.

I could go on at length, but it would be too long & I don't have time. Download a sample @ Filemaker & check it out.

[Shooter Mike]

I consider myself to be comfortably familiar with MS Access. I don't knwo VB though. How does FM compare? I'm at the office right now, and can't download the trial.