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    Which Vista can be Installed?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Arquis, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. Arquis

    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    I'm looking to install Vista on my MBP through Boot Camp. I just want to know if I need to buy Ultimate, or if Home Premium will work just fine. It's an Intel Mac. Don't feel like shelling out another $200 for the word "Ultimate" and a shiney black box full of useless features.
     
    Arquis, Dec 11, 2007
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    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    home premium will be fine
     
    sly, Dec 11, 2007
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    MrTRiX Notebook Consultant

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    MrTRiX, Dec 11, 2007
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    Thanks. I'll probably pick up Home Premium then :)
     
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    All versions of Vista work fine. However, its worth noting that if you plan to run Vista virtually, you have to use a copy of Vista Business, Enterprise or Ultimate according to the Microsoft EULA.

    If you just use Vista in Boot Camp, yeah, all versions are fine and allowed.
     
    Sam, Dec 11, 2007
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    Yeah, I heard something like that, which is why I asked. I only plan to use it through Boot Camp, since the only use I have for it is games anyway, won't be in Mac and all of a sudden need to use a Windows-only program.
     
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    Okay, yeah, the all versions of Vista will be fine :).
     
    Sam, Dec 11, 2007
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    Thanks for the info. :)
     
    Arquis, Dec 11, 2007
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    No problem, always happy to help out :).
     
    Sam, Dec 11, 2007
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