If you have the right drivers I dont see the problem. As for keys you could change the functions or buy a seperate mac keyboard.
2007-04-05 11:09:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No, Mac OS isn't written solely for a Mac. It is written specifically for a Mac. That doesn't mean you can't install it on a WinTel platform box. There are, however, some specific needs for it.
No, Apple doesn't try to make the OS only work with high quality hardware. They make the super performing OS and then they must make high quality hardware because that is what is needed to work with the super performance Mac OS X. For that matter, try installing Vista on a ten year old computer.
No, you can't make a DOS/FAT32 or NTFS partition for it. It needs either a UFS (Unix file system) or HFS+ (hierarchal file system plus) format. This means you are almost sure to devote a hard drive to just Mac OS X with no Windows version on it. It could be a second drive in the computer, of course.
It is possible to install Mac OS X on some Intel X86 ("PC") computers. Some people have had success with the Dell Dimension 4600. To choose the correct system (or build it yourself), you must follow certain guidelines. First, forget about any old PC using BIOS. That's ancient technology anyway. Microsoft even started Vista development with the intention of making it for Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) only but they backed off because some dinosaur box makers didn't get tooled up in time. All the Apple computers have been EFI since around 1999 because they like to use innovative technology.
You'll need a newer box using Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) in place of BIOS. But that's just the beginning. You can only install and expect good performance if the processor and chipset are top quality so follow the link below for more info. There's just one part of it I don't fully believe: "This hardware can be obtained for around $100." Yeah, right.
2007-04-06 19:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by SilverTonguedDevil 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm uncertain if a residing house windows computer can run Mac OS yet, a Mac can run residing house windows OS. Given the subject concerns with residing house windows, however, i do no longer think of i could attempt puzzling it added with Mac OS.
2016-10-21 03:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because Mac OS or os x is made ONLY for macs and the system does not run on pcs. on macs everything is differnt the way it runs and stuff. (you wouldnt be able to get any of the keyboard commands we have, you wouldnt get dashboard either)
2007-04-05 11:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by bulletprooflonliness 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's much easier on mac because they build the hardware so i can work and they don't need to make the os compatible with every cpu ram motherboard hard drive cd drive etc out there and also apple is primarily a hardware company
2007-04-05 11:22:46 · answer #4 · answered by M&M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you partition your disk before loading windows, you can make multiple partitions and load Mac OS on one of the partitions and windows on the other.
2007-04-05 11:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cuz its written solely for a mac
2007-04-05 11:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by discraft_usa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because Apple wants to use the strength of their operating system to sell you overpriced hardware.
2007-04-05 13:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Linerd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋