lane Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Taking into account Colins competition is speculated to have sparked a new wave of macbook sales i'm not really suprised by this. Included Amenities For your convenience, Boot Camp burns a CD with all the Mac-specific drivers for Windows: * Graphics * Networking * Audio * AirPort wireless * Bluetooth * The Eject key (on Apple keyboards) * Brightness control for built-in displays This CD also installs a Startup Disk control panel for Windows. To find it, look for Startup Disk in the Performance and Maintenance section of the Windows XP Control Panel. See the Installation & Setup Guide for more details. Using Windows on a Mac Mac hardware operates differently from PCs, and this public beta does not support all features of the Mac in Windows. Learn more about running Windows on a Mac. Mac OS X Leopard Developers can learn all about the sixth major release of Mac OS X this century at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, to be held August 7-11 in San Francisco. EFI and BIOS Macs use an ultra-modern industry standard technology called EFI to handle booting. Sadly, Windows XP, and even the upcoming Vista, are stuck in the 1980s with old-fashioned BIOS. But with Boot Camp, the Mac can operate smoothly in both centuries. Word to the Wise Windows running on a Mac is like Windows running on a PC. That means it’ll be subject to the same attacks that plague the Windows world. So be sure to keep it updated with the latest Microsoft Windows security fixes. Tell a Friend Email people you think might be interested in Boot Camp for Intel-based Macs. Feedback Please provide bootcamp@apple.comfeedback to improve future versions of the software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scousi Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Taking into account Colins competition is speculated to have sparked a new wave of macbook sales i'm not really suprised by this. Finally, Apple recognizes an easy way to sell more Mac Hardware! Bravo Apple! Finally, Apple recognizes an easy way to sell more Mac Hardware! Bravo Apple! A couple of funny quotes on the Apple page: EFI and BIOS Macs use an ultra-modern industry standard technology called EFI to handle booting. Sadly, Windows XP, and even the upcoming Vista, are stuck in the 1980s with old-fashioned BIOS. But with Boot Camp, the Mac can operate smoothly in both centuries. Word to the Wise Windows running on a Mac is like Windows running on a PC. That means it’ll be subject to the same attacks that plague the Windows world. So be sure to keep it updated with the latest Microsoft Windows security fixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouch Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I want to know if it uses any of the code from the narf patch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nja Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I want to know if it uses any of the code from the narf patch! Interesting point, but I think Apple has been planning this for a long time, and given the early response by this community decided to release it to beta early, instead of waiting for Leopard. Being that everything works, including graphics, I think their approach was much different. But, you never know. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lane Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 I just can't wait to see gaming performance on the Macbook now that there is official driver support. Regardless I am still going to wait for Merom because I crave 64-bit technology (so it is supported a wee bit longer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scousi Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Interesting point, but I think Apple has been planning this for a long time, and given the early response by this community decided to release it to beta early, instead of waiting for Leopard. Being that everything works, including graphics, I think their approach was much different. But, you never know. Nick Regardless, it's a good strategy. Why buy a Dell when you can buy a Mac. I bet some people will buy Macs just to run Xp because they like the ergonomics. This will skew the market share numbers as they will still be counted as Mac users. The Mac premium is now worth it because of the added value it brings to your HW purchase. The delay was probably due to getting all the 3rd party EFI drivers ready at the same time. They couldn't release this with half the drivers working an the half not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munky Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 i wonder how much of this Microsoft knew about? and what they're feelings are about it. the bootcamp page is certainly a bit unpleasant about them. the bit about 'even Vista is stuck in last century's technology'. mwuahahahaaa. go apple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 But does it control the fans in the MBP?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowdiver Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 do you think we can use it soon? after 10.4.6. is 'ported' - this could be a rather good looking thing for us x86 users to boot xp. just hit a key once in a year, take the xp-option, boot. 'look, friend, my osx86' is straight forward mac - but if i like to do something with this crappy old xp, i just have to press a key at start - look at the nice graphics - and after that, for just a few minutes, mac-eXPerience is gone to total {censored} XP, after reset nothing will look like i will ever use this crappy os any more. always have *the possibility* to enter this 'downgrade-mode' by simply pressing a button - but i never use it.' would highly appreciate if someone is trying to put this 'bootcamp'-thing to a wider x86 base... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Geek Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'm about to install it, so I'll let you know. GRAPHICS SUPPORT!!!!!!!!! Finally!!! (and from the lease expected company!) =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slantyyz Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Alas, the burning question is... has anyone downloaded the beta and tried it out yet? Being at work prevents me from trying it on my Mini. Looks like I can finally order that Macbook now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathansvt Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'm downloading right now. What sounds most interesting is that you may not need multiple partitions anymore, at least if I read things right. Of course, that just means I need to wipe my drive again. *update* you have to apply the firmware update first. however, it looks like that firmware update will refuse to install if you have *ever* used Xom.efi in the past. Since I can't get past step 1. which means I think I'll have to wipe my drive at a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suleiman Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'd say it's fairly reasonable to assume that apple wouldn't have provided users with this option if the fans weren't controllable on the MBP. Otherwise they'd have a lot of (already) angry users on their hands getting upset about downloading an apple file from an apple site to their apple computer following apple's install instructions, and having it all go to fudd. But i'd get applecare just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Geek Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'm downloading right now. What sounds most interesting is that you may not need multiple partitions anymore, at least if I read things right. Of course, that just means I need to wipe my drive again. Yeah, you will have to "undo" the XOM solution to try this out. I'm backing up as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibm-apple Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 ha, i bet you Dvorak is so right... apple shippimg windows ready pc's job's is such a weasle, he doesn't give a {censored} about the mac loyal fanbase, he'll introduce Windows on Intel! and sell it like it's never been done before, ha ha. He'll tell them all, like Shatner, told the "Trekkies"... to "Get A Life" it's all about Greenbacks, homeboy! oh and one more thing, we're already on intel, if you don't believe it. ha ha I'm still laughing... I actually quite like mac and loathe windows but the whole apple closed shop is, in my view... totally un-supportable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Official News Thread is here: http://forum.osx86project.org/index.php?showtopic=14061 Use the thread you're in now for tech talk. I'll adjust the title of this thread for clarity's sake! Dang, you guys are quick on the posting. :-) BTW, if you want to comment about a better way to do new posting, check out our thread on "User News Posting" in the Feedback forum. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac tosh Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Uh, I've read through this thread and seen the download ( not fake) and let me personally be the first one to yell OMFG! whew, feel a bit better now. (you all seem so well mannered.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dponmac Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 has anyone tried it on a hacked x86 system? or does it need to detect OS X on an EFI board? I'll have to admit, as much as I'm into MS software, Apple sure does look out for their customers.. just one more reason for me to save up for the intel power mac(or whatever they're gonna call it.) does this mean Apple has to support windows xp now? I garuntee customers are going to be calling everyday asking why theres a blue screen with a bunch of hash in front of them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdFlyer Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 pretty much, apple just pwned us. though im glad that this works. Vista support? what about using their efi drivers with the old solution for dual-booting xp? is this even possible? well, I think i may be getting a macbook soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackoliciousLegs Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 If you have a MBP, please, for everyone on here... post some gfx intensive benchmarks. We're all hanging on the edge of our seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Geek Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 has anyone tried it on a hacked x86 system? or does it need to detect OS X on an EFI board? This is not an OS X feature, it's an Apple hardware/EFI feature. It won't do any good on a hacked x86 System. Sorry. (This functions before OS X even loads.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Yeah, try it out and keep us posted of your progress in this thread! We're all on the edge of our seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Geek Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Yeah, try it out and keep us posted of your progress in this thread! We're all on the edge of our seats. I'm hurrying... Backup's about to finish, then I'm off to cook my disk and start over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouch Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Dammit - why must apple release this when i'm halfway through a huge download and someone has half inched my standalone xp disk!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdFlyer Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303572 faq for the boot camp, has some interesting information, have any of the problems mentioned been solved already? bluetooth keyboards specifically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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