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viesas_2 · Feb 24, 2003, 09:00 PM

1.Yes
2.No

Millennium · Feb 24, 2003, 09:05 PM

Lock, please; there is already a thread about this.

IUJHJSDHE · Feb 24, 2003, 09:11 PM

1. it's Mac not MAC (just saying)
2. You already posted something on this!
and 3. We already told you NO.

It will be funny if anyone votes yes

Developer · Feb 24, 2003, 09:15 PM

Sure you can put it there. Whether you can run it is another matter.

BTP · Feb 24, 2003, 09:16 PM

And it's 'computer' not comuter.

Why would you want to? It's like putting lipstick on a pig...

IUJHJSDHE · Feb 24, 2003, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by BTP:
And it's 'computer' not comuter.

Why would you want to? It's like putting lipstick on a pig...

Games maybe?

Originally posted by Developer:
Sure you can put it there. Whether you can run it is another matter.

Hehe, ok, Yeah you can put it there and you can even RUN it (sort of) with Virtual PC.

But it would not be nice, and it's not really what viesas_2 is asking based on his 'other' post

Timothy Maxwell · Feb 24, 2003, 09:55 PM

Virtual PC does a fair job of running Windows Apps. I use it run a mortgage processing program that is only developed for the PC.

It not fast but it works and is usable.

cpac · Feb 24, 2003, 10:03 PM

why is this a poll?

symonsl · Feb 24, 2003, 10:10 PM

Oh, I thought it said commuter. So I voted yes.

mrtew · Feb 24, 2003, 10:25 PM

I put a Big MAC on a window once, but I forgot about it and my dog ate it. [/my very first nonsense post]

Agasthya · Feb 24, 2003, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by mrtew:
I put a Big MAC on a window once, but I forgot about it and my dog ate it. [/my very first nonsense post]

uh huh

bradoesch · Feb 24, 2003, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by IUJHJSDHE:
1. it's Mac not MAC (just saying)

Perhaps he meant it as the acronym (Mouse Activated Computer) Steve Jobs used when trying to get the name Mac.

Eyh, not likely.

benb · Feb 24, 2003, 10:48 PM

This is about the stupidest thread ever. But, it made me laugh for a few minutes. Plus, it is a poll, for reasons beyond my comprehension. Maybe its some sort of Basic-Knowledge test, you know, like ASVAB.

IUJHJSDHE · Feb 25, 2003, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by cpac:
why is this a poll?

Because he thought we were wrong in his other thread he posted on the same subject

ApeInTheShell · Feb 25, 2003, 02:06 AM

Hmm..that is an interesting question.
Which requires some thought. It might take a while to think this out. I'm not sure if i can come up with a feasible solution for you since i cannot predict the future.
Here are some questions:

1. Does it bother you that Microsoft named their operating system after a part of the gui called a "window"?
2. Did you buy a computer game and fail to read the system requirements? (come on, be honest)
3. What brought you to the conclusion that if it existed you would need Windows on a Macintosh?

Just a reminder, forums are like your girlfriend's answering machine. If you call about the same thing too often she'll ignore you/dump you.

wataru · Feb 25, 2003, 02:08 AM

Lock this thread!

+1

7Macfreak · Feb 25, 2003, 02:55 AM

its amazing how much chaos a single thread can create..

CharlesS · Feb 25, 2003, 03:04 AM

You can run Windows just fine, using Virtual PC. It will be slow, because it will be emulation. But it will work.

rytc · Feb 25, 2003, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by viesas_2:
1.Yes
2.No

Yes or No? Looks like 'ask the audience' is an even split, do you want to guess or phone a friend?

TomHMeredith · Feb 25, 2003, 05:35 AM

Why would you want to? It's like putting lipstick on a pig...

Actually, it would not be like putting lipstick on a pig. Lipstick reminds you of something that makes another thing look pretty, Windows [strong]certainly[/strong] wouldn't make anything look pretty. And pig is something ugly, and Apple hardware is anything but ugly!

Sorry to be a stickler for detail!

Tom.

rytc · Feb 25, 2003, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by TomHMeredith:
Actually, it would not be like putting lipstick on a pig. Lipstick reminds you of something that makes another thing look pretty, Windows [strong]certainly[/strong] wouldn't make anything look pretty. And pig is something ugly, and Apple hardware is anything but ugly!

Sorry to be a stickler for detail!

Tom.

I think you're reading it the wrong way, putting a pig like Windows into a pretty box like a Mac...is like putting lipstick on the pig

step · Feb 25, 2003, 09:19 AM

' Can You Put a Windows OS on a MAC comuter?'

yes , but it'll only run if you enable it in the debug menu

-step

Macola · Feb 25, 2003, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by rytc:
I think you're reading it the wrong way, putting a pig like Windows into a pretty box like a Mac...is like putting lipstick on the pig

Then you should say, "It's like putting a pig on lipstick".

KidRed · Feb 25, 2003, 11:06 AM

Sure can, VPC has made this possible for a few years now.

wulf · Feb 25, 2003, 11:21 AM

Yes, by using VirtualPC.

But if you ever found OS X to be a bit.. sluggish.. it's nothing compared to using Windows in VPC...

KidRed · Feb 25, 2003, 11:44 AM

I use VPC weekly, how else do you think I get my music, porn and warez?

7Macfreak · Feb 25, 2003, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by step:
' Can You Put a Windows OS on a MAC comuter?'

yes , but it'll only run if you enable it in the debug menu

-step

codywalton · Feb 25, 2003, 12:34 PM

if you want windows so bad... buy a pc.

Mac and Win... I have both, I use both.... you should too.

Mithras · Feb 25, 2003, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by KidRed:
I use VPC weekly, how else do you think I get my music, porn and warez?

I thought you did design work for porn sites -- surely your contract includes a rider for free porn?

MindFad · Feb 25, 2003, 02:37 PM

spiznet · Feb 25, 2003, 04:03 PM

It already is,

Macintosh is the original Windows interface OS for personal computers.

voodoo · Feb 25, 2003, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by viesas_2:
1.Yes
2.No

Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeoooooooooooowwwwwwrrrrrrr!!

benb · Feb 25, 2003, 04:52 PM

Ahh, this thread is still funny, 18 hours later.

Kenneth · Feb 25, 2003, 05:14 PM

I rather stick with Mac OS rather let's MS/Windows mess with my nice Apple hardware.