[accesscomp] Dan's Tech Tip
- From: "Bob Acosta" <boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Bob Acosta" <boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:32:38 -0700
Dan's Tech Tips:
Using Windows On Your Mac Via Boot Camp
Statistics show that computers running the Windows Operating system control
about 80 percent of the market while Apple computers control about 15 percent
and the remaining computers operate under DOS, Linux or other operating
systems. This is an important statistic when deciding the best computer for
your needs. Many variables come into play, including these statistics as well
as post high school educational goals or career choice.
Most music and art careers gravitate toward the Apple computer. Most business
careers tend to operate in the Windows environment. Apple has now included a
pretty good screen magnification and screen reader in their basic operating
system. Windows has greatly improved their screen magnification but their
included screen reader is still pretty bad. Most aftermarket assistive
technologies are available only for a Windows computer. Some believe that the
Apple operating system is less virus prone and easier to use. All these
variables as well as your past computer experience are taken into consideration
when the computer platform is chosen. As a result, the majority of
recommendations for computers for our customers with disabilities will be made
on the Windows operating system.
Occasionally, an Apple operating system may be an appropriate choice. In some
cases, there are needs to run Windows based software on an Apple based
computer. Choices use to be limited to software emulation or setting up virtual
machines which were complex and resulted in slower operation. Another option
now is running the Apple included Boot Camp software on Mac computers running
the OS X v10.5 and later operating system to then install a licensed copy of
Windows. This tech tip will discuss this option.
Website
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1461
Price
Cost of Windows operating system as listed at CDW
http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/results.aspx?wclss=F34&Attr5778=TRANS50608296&Attr5782=TRANS50601708&Attr1500=TRANS50001504
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional - complete package $305.99
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate - complete package $317.99
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - complete package $206.99
Website information
Excerpts from this site include:
Mac 101: Using Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp
Last Modified: June 11, 2010
Article: HT1461
Old Article: 306703
Summary
Mac OS X v10.5 and later includes Boot Camp that lets you run Microsoft
Windows. If there's a PC application you need to use, get a copy of Windows and
start up Boot Camp.
Products Affected
Windows XP, Boot Camp, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.5, Mac OS X v10.6
Run Windows at native speed
You can run the Windows operating system on your Mac at native speed--without
the performance penalty that comes with software emulation or "virtual
machines." Windows applications have full access to multiple processors and
multiple cores, accelerated 3D graphics, and high-speed ports and networking
such as USB, FireWire, Wi-Fi, AirPort, and Gigabit Ethernet. Boot Camp drivers
for Windows that let you use these features are on the Mac OS X installation
DVD, as well as drivers for audio and Bluetooth. The drivers are automatically
installed when you insert the disc into your Mac after installing Windows.
Boot Camp supports Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, or
Windows 7 (requires Mac OS X v10.6 or later and Boot Camp 3.1 or later). For
more details, see Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1899 For information about using 64-bit editions
of Windows Vista or Windows 7, see Boot Camp: Macs that work with 64-bit
editions of Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846
Boot Camp Assistant creates a partition just for Windows without erasing your
existing Mac OS X volume.
After running Boot Camp and installing Windows, you can switch between Windows
and Mac OS X by holding the Option (Alt) key at start up. Or, use the Startup
Disk control panel in Windows (installed with Boot Camp drivers from the Mac OS
X installation disc) or Mac OS X Startup Disk preferences to set the default
operating system to use each time the computer starts up.
Requirements
To use Boot Camp, you need:
1. An Intel-based Macintosh computer with a built-in or USB keyboard and a
built-in trackpad or USB mouse.
2. Mac OS X v10.5 or later.
3. The latest firmware updates available for your Intel-based Mac.
4. At least 10 GB of free space on your startup disk (single partition).
5. A full, single-disc version of Windows 7 (Mac OS X v10.6 or later only),
Windows Vista, Windows XP Home Edition or Professional with Service Pack 2 or
later. Boot Camp does not include Windows. You must provide your own properly
licensed installation disc. Important: A Windows XP installation disc must
include Service Pack 2 (SP2). You cannot install an earlier version of Windows
and upgrade to Windows XP, nor install an earlier version of Windows XP and
update it to SP2. Media Center, OEM, and upgrade versions of Windows XP are not
recommended.
6. Boot Camp Assistant (find it installed in /Applications/Utilities/).
For more details, see Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1899
Before installing Boot Camp
Before you install, follow these steps:
1. Always back up important data before any software installation.
2. Print the "Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide" (Mac OS X v10.6 version
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Boot_Camp_Install-Setup_10.6.pdf
or Mac OS X v10.5 version) PDF document.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Boot_Camp_Install-Setup_10.6.pdf
3. Update your Intel-based Mac to the latest version of Mac OS X. Use Software
Update, in the Apple menu to check for the latest software.
4. Download and install the latest firmware updates available for your Mac.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the firmware installation. See
Firmware updates for Intel-based Macs for more information.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303880
Installing Boot Camp
For specific installation steps, refer to the "Boot Camp Installation & Setup
Guide" PDF document that you printed, starting with Step 2 in the PDF, "Open
Boot Camp Assistant". For Windows 7, you may wish to also read the Windows 7
installation frequently asked questions.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986
Additional Information
See also: Boot Camp 3.0, Mac OS X 10.6: Frequently asked questions.
Important: Apple does not provide technical phone support for installing,
using, or recovering Microsoft Windows. Support is available for using Boot
Camp Setup Assistant, as well as installing or restoring Boot Camp software
while booted into Windows. Support articles and discussions may also be
available on Apple's support website.
If you have any questions about the tips posted in Dan's Tech tips, please
contact Dan at the following email address:
dthompson5@xxxxxxxxx
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Helping Hands for the Blind
Email: boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx
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You can assist Helping Hands for the Blind by donating your used computers to
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