Thanks to Apple's Boot Camp beta, long-time Mac users are trying out Windows XP, and Windows users are starting to pick up Macs. Trying out the "other side" can be confusing at first. Our guide will help ease your transition.
Trying out a new OS can be a bit confusing, at first. Both OS X and Windows XP are mature, well-aged systems with their share of quirks and extremely well-established software libraries. Though they are similar in many ways, there are some fundamental differences in how each OS is designed to operate. And of course, with any new OS installation, there are some must-have applications that simply make life easier.
So you've got your shiny new Intel-based Mac up and running, you ran the Boot Camp app and have Windows XP installed?now what? Where do you start? How does the "other side" function differently than the one you're used to? What apps do you need? Certainly, entire books could be written trying to answer these questions, but we think we can give you a good head start in your journey to that other operating system. Whether you're a Mac user delving into Windows XP or a Windows user trying out your first Mac, our guide will help you get started. We'll try not to bog you down with too many little details; after all, exploring is half the fun.
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Trying out a new OS can be a bit confusing, at first. Both OS X and Windows XP are mature, well-aged systems with their share of quirks and extremely well-established software libraries. Though they are similar in many ways, there are some fundamental differences in how each OS is designed to operate. And of course, with any new OS installation, there are some must-have applications that simply make life easier.
So you've got your shiny new Intel-based Mac up and running, you ran the Boot Camp app and have Windows XP installed?now what? Where do you start? How does the "other side" function differently than the one you're used to? What apps do you need? Certainly, entire books could be written trying to answer these questions, but we think we can give you a good head start in your journey to that other operating system. Whether you're a Mac user delving into Windows XP or a Windows user trying out your first Mac, our guide will help you get started. We'll try not to bog you down with too many little details; after all, exploring is half the fun.
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