Thursday, April 20, 2006
Windows XP is the new "Classic mode"
Boot Camp. VMWare, Parallels. I get it now. I understand more of what was behind Apple's switch from PowerPC to Intel last year.
With a PowerPC Mac you have Mac OS X and the ability to run older (Mac OS 9 compatible) programs in Classic mode. With an Intel Mac you have Mac OS X and the ability to run Windows programs, either starting your Mac with Windows XP or using virtualization software. The Trojan Horse has entered the gates of Troy. Now what? Only time will tell.
With a PowerPC Mac you have Mac OS X and the ability to run older (Mac OS 9 compatible) programs in Classic mode. With an Intel Mac you have Mac OS X and the ability to run Windows programs, either starting your Mac with Windows XP or using virtualization software. The Trojan Horse has entered the gates of Troy. Now what? Only time will tell.
