[Hidden-tech] Windows on a Mac

[Peter Hutchins]

2GB was recommended to me, but I'm not sure what that recommendation  
was based on.

-pH

On Nov 10, 2006, at 3:30 PM, Ron Miller wrote:

> I'm actually looking into buying an iMac, which comes with 1GB of  
> memory. I know more memory is always better, but is the standard  
> 1GB enough to run Parallels and not have fits when running both OSs  
> at the same time?
>
> Ron
>
>
>
> Peter Hutchins wrote:
>>   ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to  
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>> I asked a similar question a few months back. The general  
>> consensus was that Parallels would be the best way to go since you  
>> can run both OSes at the same time, but that you should install  
>> the maximum possible RAM as running two OS simultaneously will be  
>> pretty RAM intensive.
>> For the record. I haven't tried either yet.
>> -pH
>> On Nov 10, 2006, at 2:34 PM, David Spound wrote:
>>>    ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to  
>>> post .
>>>    ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>>
>>>
>>> I am seeking advice from anyone on our list who has used Apple’s  
>>> Boot Camp or Parallels Desktop to run Windows on their Mac. I  
>>> would like to know if you recommend one over the other and why. I  
>>> just ordered a new MacBook Pro and would like to install Boot  
>>> Camp or Parallels as soon as it arrives (I know I will have to  
>>> buy Windows, too).
>>>
>>> My primary interest in having Windows is to view Web pages in IE  
>>> that I have created on my Mac. Since Parallels desktop can run  
>>> simultaneously with Mac OS X, it would seem to be the more  
>>> convenient solution. However, I interested in finding out if one  
>>> works better than the other. After many years of running Soft PC  
>>> and Virtual PC, I am pleased to be able to run Windows at a  
>>> reasonable speed.
>>>
>>> Also, I will want to protect my Windows OS from the many maladies  
>>> that one can download. What sort of protective software would be  
>>> advisable? Please note that I have no plans to use Microsoft  
>>> Office for Windows or receive email in Windows.
>>>
>>> Thank you for any advice you can offer.
>>>
>>> David
>>>
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