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    Is this the right copy of XP for boot camp? (OEM version)

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by john_ri, Mar 3, 2009.

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    john_ri Notebook Enthusiast

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    john_ri, Mar 3, 2009
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    Yeah, that will work for Boot Camp. Remember, it's the OEM version, which means there will be little/no support from the original manufacturer. ;)
     
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    fastrandstrongr Notebook Evangelist

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    hmmm. i think it'll work but im not sure if the OEM version will pass the "full version" test. IMO you should be fine.

    EDIT: beat me to it :)
     
    fastrandstrongr, Mar 3, 2009
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    i have a macbook pro with 2gigs of ram and the 256mb gfx card, so it is better to get xp instead of vista 32bit, right? or should vista be ok with some light gaming (mmo's like WoW or whatev)
     
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    i had vista on it for a while and it played RA3 just fine. either xp or vista will suit your needs, though there have been more issues reported with vista (BSODs, hard freezes)
     
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    They both should be ok, but XP will have a lighter footprint, and take up less resources, and Vista..... well Vista is Vista... :p

    EDIT: Now he beat me to it this time... :p
     
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    k xp it is, thanks!
     
    john_ri, Mar 3, 2009
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    Good pick! And no problem, glad we could help! :)
     
    Colton, Mar 3, 2009
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