Re: Boot Camp = WinXP + Mac OSX on MacIntels
- From: "Bo" <bo@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 17 Apr 2006 09:37:57 -0700
Ben, I have been on and off the WinXP partition and SolidWorks for days
now, doing new files and updating prior ones from my Dell 60, and
virtually no hiccups. I am totally surprised at the quick smooth
install and running without any major hiccups or workarounds.
I did do all the Windows XP Pro security and other updates and the same
for MSOffice Pro. Prior to that I put on BitDefender9Pro anti-virus
(highly rated), as I knew I'ld have to safely connect to Microsoft for
what turned out to be about 100 updates. I did that all on 802.11 WiFi
across my standard Apple Airport.
Bluetooth, 802.11, Ethernet, USB have all worked without a hitch so
far, and fast (70 seconds to restart from Mac to Win Blue Desktop).
I haven't seen SolidWorks quit yet (though there are things which will
do that), and haven't seen a BSoD on Windows XP Pro yet (NTFS).
The MacBookPro seems to get quite a bit warmer underneath the case and
more quickly than a 15" PowerBook G4, but I've understood this doesn't
cause any problems with the fans inside. Still, I'ld try to keep
adequate ventilation underneath.
To use WinXP Pro to its most on the MacBook Pro, I'ld recommend:
1. A Kensington Optical Elite wired mouse (only because I know it
works on both Mac & WinXP w/o a hitch) or the RadTech BT500 BlueTooth
moust (also because I know it works on both OSX & WinXP), but there are
lots of others which will work.
2. MediaFour's MacDrive6 lets the Mac/Windows read/write functions
from one side to the dark side be universal & easy.
3. For Travel & easy storage in a typical laptop bag, a mini PC
keyboard with Alt and Delete, like the Adesso Mini Multimedia USB/PS2
keyboard will work like a charm (I couldn't find a USB keyboard, so had
to get the proper USB to PS2 keyboard adaptor cord to work right).
Maybe a workaround with Quickeys on Windows would remap a key for Alt &
Delete, but I haven't had time to install & try it yet.
4. I use Retrospect for the Mac, and it has been bullet proof and
offers the range of features I want on Windows. Hence, Retrospect from
EMC <http://www.emcinsignia.com/> for Windows will let me "Duplicate"
files from one hard drive/folder to another without having to copy them
all, so I'll buy that shortly, so I can transfer, duplicate & archive
for security and safety as needed.
5. Standby in Windows takes a few seconds to finish and I should wait
before having closed the lid on the MacBook Pro. The sleep process
seems to work as it should, except when I hurry it, and it slows down,
I suspect because closing the lid tries to give an additional Sleep
command, but that is my speculation.
End Conclusion: This 6 lb laptop saves me from lugging an entire other
Dell laptop and accessories around in a bag and has to save me at least
15 lbs of weight, and considerable frustration, so I am absolutely
delighted.
Just be sure to download Apple's 17 page pdf and the noted technical
article FAQ on Boot Camp issues, and get the right all-in-one WinXPPro
SP2 CD, and only format the C/: drive when setting up the Windows drive
partition (which gets established in FAT and later converted into NTFS
during XP Pro install).
Bo
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