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    MacBook and Win7

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kanehi, May 15, 2010.

  1. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    Just a curious question.. can you fresh install Win7 on a MacBook? I mean no Mac OS at all. Thanks for the input.
     
    kanehi, May 15, 2010
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    You should be able to, as Windows Vista (since Service Pack 1) and 7 64-bit support native installation on UEFI machines.

    However, if you don't intend to run OSX at all, there are several cheaper, more powerful, and better built alternatives you should consider. There's really nothing special about the hardware in the MacBook; most of the draw lies in the OS.
     
    lowlymarine, May 15, 2010
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