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Newbie Intel Mac with Windows - Master Plan


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I'm just starting to research this. Need some experienced advice, so here we go...

 

I have a G5 Intel 2.66 GHz Dual-Core

2 gigs of RAM

 

I want to purchase a separate HD and run Windows XP.

 

What is a good route to go? Cost? Process/steps?

 

Thanks,

 

Dale

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Something doesn't quite add up with your post which probably explains the lack of replies.

 

Do you have a dual-processor G5? Forget running Windoze except in an emulator.

 

Do you have an Intel Dual Core? Then there are several options.

 

A Dual Processor G5 is just that, a pair of PowerPC processors made by IBM and which cannot run Windows natively.

A Dual Core Intel Processor is a single chip Intel CPU which can run Windows.

 

So - a quick revision of what you said "I have a G5 Intel 2.66 GHz Dual-Core" will clear things up and we can help you!

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You said "G5 Intel" again. It's one or the other. I don't know if there were any 2.66GHz G5s, so I'm inclined to think you have an Intel-based machine (probably a Mac Pro), however please specify it clearly so we know what you/we are working with. Select "About this Mac" from the Apple menu in OS X and tell us what it reports.

 

BTW, dual-core G5s also existed. The PowerMac G5 Quad had two dual-core G5 chips.

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