Mac OS X Modification

Blazeix · 08-10-2005, 03:25 PM

I am getting a new computer soon, and I was planning on getting Windows vista when it comes out. I was searching online when i found this survey where Mac OS X blew windows XP out of the water.

The problem is of course, I would not be able to run the majority of programs out there if i got mac os x. I did a little more online searching and found this program that turned OS X into Windows. Could I use this and have a good windows program? Or would the costs of running this program outweigh the benefits of Mac OS X?

Rambo · 08-10-2005, 03:28 PM

You can emulate Mac OS X Panther/Tiger from within Windows... http://www.pearpc.net/

**jancz3rt** · 08-10-2005, 03:54 PM

That score does not really reflect the truth in my view. People are always biased and not everyone knows how to use OS X. It would have been interesting to see what kind of people voted for this because to tell you the truth, to the average Joe, many of the categories would be incomprehensible! Anyway, I just wanted to put my view on this matter across. I think that any comparison of OSs goes wrong in one way or the other.

JAN

elmarcorulz · 08-10-2005, 04:04 PM

Quote:

This scoring method sucks!
You're right, it does suck

the wtf was the point in doing it

[-0MEGA-] · 08-10-2005, 04:19 PM

they missed out on the catagory "compatability", this gives windows a huge advantage over MAC. That and right click. ANd if they had a catagory for gaming, windows would excell alot there.

Blazeix · 08-10-2005, 06:05 PM

So am I better off getting Vista over OS X?

As for the compatibility issue, wouldn't that program I posted the link to take care of it?

[-0MEGA-] · 08-10-2005, 06:23 PM

your best bet is to get windows xp now, then upgrade to vista in 2 years or so. You probably dont want to wait a year to get a computer, and when it first comes out it will be very expensive.

And that emulator doesnt allow you to run either OS X or Windows on the same pc, OS X only works on Macs and Windows only works on PC's. Just wanted to clear that up since it seems like you were going to install them on the same comp.

Blazeix · 08-11-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by geoff5093

it seems like you were going to install them on the same comp.

oh, sorry if i was unclear. I was going to get a mac with OS X Tiger on it, then I found a third party program that simulates the windows environment on a mac. I wanted to know if the system costs of the program would outweigh any benefits OS X Tiger may give, since it seems to be more efficient than windows.

But I think I'm going to do what was suggested, get XP then later upgrade to vista.

[off topic]
Is there anywhere I can get a skin that simulates Vista on XP?
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ClydeFrasier · 08-14-2005, 05:43 AM

Blazeix, i'm just curious as to what programs you wanted to run on your computer? Most popular / "killer app" programs these days are available for both Mac and PC and run similarly on both OSs. The transferring of files between systems is also rather easy these days.

The only real disadvantage to OSX is if you want to play a lot of games. Also, there is a huge advantage to using Mac OS X over Windows XP due to its horrible security holes (spyware, adware, viruses, etc). I use both windows and and macs on a regular basis, and for the casual user, i would suggest OS X without a doubt. It is extremely user friendly even if you've never used a Mac before.

Blazeix · 08-15-2005, 12:59 AM

Could the program that I cited allow me to play windows games? or is the program purely visual?

08-10-2005, 03:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blazeix New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Zionsville, IN, USA Age: 21 Posts: 23	Mac OS X Modification I am getting a new computer soon, and I was planning on getting Windows vista when it comes out. I was searching online when i found this survey where Mac OS X blew windows XP out of the water. The problem is of course, I would not be able to run the majority of programs out there if i got mac os x. I did a little more online searching and found this program that turned OS X into Windows. Could I use this and have a good windows program? Or would the costs of running this program outweigh the benefits of Mac OS X?

08-10-2005, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Hmm That score does not really reflect the truth in my view. People are always biased and not everyone knows how to use OS X. It would have been interesting to see what kind of people voted for this because to tell you the truth, to the average Joe, many of the categories would be incomprehensible! Anyway, I just wanted to put my view on this matter across. I think that any comparison of OSs goes wrong in one way or the other. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

08-10-2005, 04:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 27,046	they missed out on the catagory "compatability", this gives windows a huge advantage over MAC. That and right click. ANd if they had a catagory for gaming, windows would excell alot there. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

08-10-2005, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 27,046	your best bet is to get windows xp now, then upgrade to vista in 2 years or so. You probably dont want to wait a year to get a computer, and when it first comes out it will be very expensive. And that emulator doesnt allow you to run either OS X or Windows on the same pc, OS X only works on Macs and Windows only works on PC's. Just wanted to clear that up since it seems like you were going to install them on the same comp. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

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08-10-2005, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rambo Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,830	You can emulate Mac OS X Panther/Tiger from within Windows... http://www.pearpc.net/

08-10-2005, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blazeix New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Zionsville, IN, USA Age: 21 Posts: 23	So am I better off getting Vista over OS X? As for the compatibility issue, wouldn't that program I posted the link to take care of it?

08-14-2005, 05:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
ClydeFrasier Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33	Blazeix, i'm just curious as to what programs you wanted to run on your computer? Most popular / "killer app" programs these days are available for both Mac and PC and run similarly on both OSs. The transferring of files between systems is also rather easy these days. The only real disadvantage to OSX is if you want to play a lot of games. Also, there is a huge advantage to using Mac OS X over Windows XP due to its horrible security holes (spyware, adware, viruses, etc). I use both windows and and macs on a regular basis, and for the casual user, i would suggest OS X without a doubt. It is extremely user friendly even if you've never used a Mac before.

08-15-2005, 12:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Blazeix New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Zionsville, IN, USA Age: 21 Posts: 23	Could the program that I cited allow me to play windows games? or is the program purely visual?