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WinTel 2.1.3 reduces installation time
updated 12:35 pm EST, Tue March 28, 2006
WinTel 2.1.3 released
OpenOSX today updated its WinTel software to version 2.1.3, boasting the capability of installing Windows XP in less than one hour on Intel-based Macs. WinTel is designed as a standalone application for configuring and utilizing the underlying open source "Qemu" and "Bochs" software, which allow use of x86-based operating systems on Mac OS X systems. With the included Qemu software, instructions can be dynamically translated to dramatically enhance performance, especially on Intel Macs. WinTel 2.1.3 is priced at $30, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
WTF
03/28, 12:50pm reply
why would anyone install xp on a mac anyway?
Albert
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exactly
03/28, 01:17pm reply
and if someone did install xp on a mac, why would they pay for something that is available for free: http://www.kberg.ch/q/
knoxer
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not everyone
03/28, 01:45pm reply
lives in an environment where they never need windows. i sure don't. if you do, consider yourself lucky. don't criticize others for needing stuff like this.
ibugv4
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crikey
03/28, 02:01pm reply
"why would anyone install xp on a mac anyway?"
Are we back to this again? If you don't need it, don't install it. ibugv4 is right.
benhur
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I am glad
03/28, 02:28pm reply
when macnn reports on the wintel udpates. It gives me a new chance to bag on the product.
swatson
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my girlfriend
03/28, 03:10pm reply
is beginning a new job where everybody in on PC so with this she could still work on her powerbook and run the emulation when needs be. That's why someone would install XP on Mac!
DeeKat
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Joined: Apr 2003
I agree
03/31, 08:16am reply delete
and the 2.1.3 i working fine on my MacBook 1.83 with 1.5gb RAM. BUT, I can't get the network and internet working on the XP part. The net is working fine on the mothership Mac. Anyone do you get the Internet to work?
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