How did I install Windows XP on my Macbook?
Thu 24 Jan 2008Filed Under: Apple Computers, Computers, VMware Fusion | Comments Off on How did I install Windows XP on my Macbook?
How did I run Windows XP on my Mac?
Although running OSX Leopard I have a ton of programs collected in Windows over the years. Since I still use quite a few of them and do not want to spend more money replacing them – the solution was to either:
Use Bootcamp so the Mac can boot up to Windows XP
OR use Virtualisation software to run Windows XP.
I chose to use Virtualisation software, namely VMware Fusion to do it for me.
You could also try SWSOFT Parallels.
Apple’s Bootcamp is NOT the same thing.
As I said previously I wanted to be able to use the best Mac software while continue to use familiar Windows software at the same time. Besides Solitaire isn’t included on a Mac!
Does VMWare Fusion run Microsoft Frontpage 2003?
Tue 15 Jan 2008Filed Under: Apple Computers, Computers, VMware Fusion | Leave a Comment
Yes, Frontpage works perfectly on the XP Home installation. In fact so perfectly I got the same error whilst using the Frontpage editor preview function!
I use Frontpage as my FTP program rather then the oft mentioned Frontpage extensions. I honestly like it because the it deals with hyperlinks really well. But it create lots of junk HTML code.
Does VMWare Fusion run Microsoft Office?
Tue 15 Jan 2008Filed Under: Apple Computers, Computers, VMware Fusion | Comments Off on Does VMWare Fusion run Microsoft Office?
Yes, I installed MS Office 97 then the upgrade to XP just to be sure. I didn’t encounter any problems during install or using it afterwards.