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    Macbook and Windows XP full-time

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by likeaphoenixignition, Nov 5, 2008.

  1. likeaphoenixignition

    likeaphoenixignition Newbie

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    As much as I love OS X, I don't feel as productive in it as I do in Windows.

    I was thinking about using Windows XP on it but it never felt 'right'. I could never figure out how to turn off my track pad when I had a mouse plugged in and other stuff like that.

    I was thinking about selling it and getting a Lenovo Laptop.

    I have a Macbook 1.83 GHz C2D, 2 GB of ram, 200 GB hard drive.

    Anyone here use a Macbook in Windows XP full-time?
     
    likeaphoenixignition, Nov 5, 2008
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    likeaphoenixignition Newbie

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    bump :-x Any help would be appreciated.
     
    likeaphoenixignition, Nov 6, 2008
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  3. domyalex

    domyalex Notebook Consultant

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    Just wondering, how long have you been using OS X?
     
    domyalex, Nov 6, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Having no issue with BootCamp (XP SP2) and OSX on my macbook. You might want to visit the Apple/Mac section for more inputs and tips

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Nov 6, 2008
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  5. hax0rJimDuggan

    hax0rJimDuggan Notebook Deity

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    I was on a Macbook over the last two years and had the same problem. I just never felt as productive as I did when in Windows. Of course this is due to years with Windows, obviously. But recently I decided to go back to Windows because the tools I use are Microsoft-centric and Mac OSX wasn't providing me with anything Windows wasn't (actually less, since I couldn't play games).

    I'd recommend going back to Windows. But that's ultimately for you to decide.
     
    hax0rJimDuggan, Nov 6, 2008
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    lokster Notebook Deity

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    my friend uses a macbook for windows all the time :) really its no different from any other laptop, just the OS change haha, dont be afraid to use your mac for windows, boot camp is there to help with such, do check out apple like qhn says.
     
    lokster, Nov 6, 2008
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