Windows XP on Macs - a bright move?

Posted on Thursday, April 13 2006 @ 15:06 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Silicon takes a look at Apple's Boot Camp:
Enabling Windows XP to run on a Mac may be Steve Jobs' boldest move yet. But, asks Seb Janacek, what is Apple hoping to achieve - and will it be successful?

Apple's announcement that Intel-powered Macs can now run Windows XP via a technology called Boot Camp caused a considerable shock last week. This is partially to do with the fact that the rumour sites didn't getting a sniff of it but mostly because the 5 April announcement sounded like a belated April Fool's joke. In many ways, it still does.
More info over at Silicon.com.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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