[mextel]

Well I am new to this forum and to Apple as well for that matter. I just wanted to introduce myself and ask a couple of questions if this is the correct place.
I currently am a PC person looking to convert to MAC, 1 reason is because I really like the way MACS are made. I have 2 PC's one is running Windows XP and the other is on Linux tri-boot. (SUSE 10.1, Fedora 5, Redhat 9).
One of my concerns before I purchase the MACbook is will I be able to add Linux and Windows to the new Intel MACS? If so, Is it easy? I do know my way around a MAC a little being that it is UNIX based and my fiance has a G4 Powerbook that she uses for Web and Graphic design. Any information that you may provide me will be very helpful and appreciative. Thanks.

[Brad]

Welcome to AppleNova!

1. It's Mac, not MAC. MAC is an acronym with several very different meanings unrelated to Apple computers.

2. Yup, it's fairly easy and straightforward to add Windows to the new Intel-based Macs. I believe Linux is doable too, but requires a bit more footwork.

[chucker]

Originally Posted by mextel One of my concerns before I purchase the MACbook is will I be able to add Linux and Windows to the new Intel MACS?

Yes.

If so, Is it easy?

Absolutely. You'll need to install a firmware update, but that's pretty much it. Ubuntu Linux and Windows XP definitely work; many other distros probably will, too.

[MCQ]

Obligatory link to Boot Camp (for adding Windows in a dual-boot config) seems appropriate now.

http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

[chucker]

Also, if you want virtualization, there's Parallels, though that's commercial. It will let you run Mac OS X, Linux and Windows XP all side-by-side at very acceptable performance.

[FFL]

I think it makes Brad happy every time he has an opportunity to make a "MACronym" correction post.

[evan]

appreciated, not appreciative.

[Windowsrookie]

PowerBook. Not Powerbook.

[chucker]

Jeez guys, I don't think we need to point every single mistake in that post.

[Windowsrookie]

I was just trying to fit in. anyways, welcom mextel.

[iFerret]

Go for it, I don't think you'll ever look back. My cousin switched and she hasn't.

Welcome to the forums mextel!

[mextel]

Wow! I didn't expect so many replies. Thanks usually people take days before they reply, I think I'm going to like this place. I may go this weekend to buy my MACbook(jk) Macbook after all. If its that easy to dual boot, than I agree to never wanting to go back, because like I said before I like the look and feel of my fiance's PowerBook. Thanks again, I hope to learn more from this site.

BTW: where would I find out how to also boot Linux, I would ultimately want to have Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

[billybobsky]

Welcome.

Don't eat anything the moderators give you.

[Windowsrookie]

Don't ask for a user title. You will regret it for the rest of your applenova life.

[alcimedes]

Hey now. Once and a while people get decent ones. You only get a crappy one if you earn it.

[mextel]

Originally Posted by windowsrookie Don't ask for a user title. You will regret it for the rest of your applenova life.

I'll make sure and note that.

[iFerret]

Oooh yeah, keep away from those user titles. (Not that I know from experience.) Look at windowsrookie's current one (though he suggested it.)

[murbot]

Welcome to the boards. Hope you don't have really thin skin, or you'll end up crying and leaving.

But if you can handle the abuse, this place is kind of fun. Lots of cool people here.

[drewprops]

He's talking about ME.

(crying, I mean)

[Mac+]

^

Welcome mextel - totally unrelated to the thread, but your login name reminds me of this ad.

[turbulentfurball]

Heh. Why do I think drewprops post was anonymously edited by an Admin.