Making the Switch From XP to Mac

soldierxlife3 · 08-22-2006, 06:42 AM

I am looking to switch my operating system from Windows XP to Mac OS X. I am running on a custom built computer built for gaming. My First question would is it possible? IS it possible to make backup discs for all the music and movies I have and then Reformat with Mac? And If so, is there any way in the world XP programs such as all the games I play could be played on Mac. I recall while debating with someone about Windows and Mac, and I made the point that you cant run many games on Mac, and remember Him saying something like MAc had come out with a program that alloud you to do that??? I dunno. Please help me out. Thanks!

computerhakk · 08-22-2006, 06:50 AM

No. If you mean to format and install it on your current pc, no. If you want gaming, stick with PC.

You can hack and install Mac on a PC, but that's another topic.

You can emulate MAC on your PC with PearPC and others that are similar. But it's really slow and not worth it. If you want a mac, you should buy a mac instead.

Maddhatter · 08-22-2006, 07:58 AM

im not sure why in the world anyone would want mac os over XP

computerhakk · 08-22-2006, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maddhatter

im not sure why in the world anyone would want mac os over XP

There are certain advantages that MAC have over Windows where other users prefer over Windows. Like viruses. Designing. & more. These priorities may be what the user is looking for and thus, concludes that a MAC is better suited for them.

bratton · 08-22-2006, 08:15 AM

security only matters when someone doesnt know what they are doing

bilbus · 08-23-2006, 08:41 PM

haha gaming on a mac, you will be back in a week

Macs have no games

08-22-2006, 06:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
soldierxlife3 New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10	Making the Switch From XP to Mac I am looking to switch my operating system from Windows XP to Mac OS X. I am running on a custom built computer built for gaming. My First question would is it possible? IS it possible to make backup discs for all the music and movies I have and then Reformat with Mac? And If so, is there any way in the world XP programs such as all the games I play could be played on Mac. I recall while debating with someone about Windows and Mac, and I made the point that you cant run many games on Mac, and remember Him saying something like MAc had come out with a program that alloud you to do that??? I dunno. Please help me out. Thanks!

08-22-2006, 06:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,635	No. If you mean to format and install it on your current pc, no. If you want gaming, stick with PC. You can hack and install Mac on a PC, but that's another topic. You can emulate MAC on your PC with PearPC and others that are similar. But it's really slow and not worth it. If you want a mac, you should buy a mac instead. __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

08-22-2006, 07:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Maddhatter Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Age: 26 Posts: 781	im not sure why in the world anyone would want mac os over XP __________________ Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 Conroe 1.86GHz PSU: Rosewill 400W Ram: G.Skill 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit GPU: Ati Radeon x1800xt 256 mb OS: Windows XP Professional 64 bit

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bratton Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Age: 19 Posts: 343	security only matters when someone doesnt know what they are doing __________________ ultra xfinity 500w xfx 7900gs w/ zalman cooler asus a8n5x skt939 3800x2 @ 2.0 w/ zalman 700cu gskill 2gb sb audigy4 w/ logitech x230 & akg k81 dj wd 80gb + wd 160gb acer 22" ws & viewsonic 17"

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bilbus Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 88	haha gaming on a mac, you will be back in a week Macs have no games

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