Leopard, BootCamp and Vista?

[Sirtovin]

I am not sure if this is the right thread to post this hypothetical question here... Bear with me please...

The Question:

Will Leopard through its bootcamp run Windows Vista? or are they keeping bootcamp strictly for Windows XP?

The reason why I ask is because I know that alot people would buy an Apple if they could have that pudding and cake too... I know for me thats what attracted me to the Intel-Imac 20"...

I just want to hear your views guys.

[nixgeek]

I believe that Vista will be supported, but that's my opinion. This is probably one of the reasons Leopard might be out next year at the earliest since it will have the final version of Boot Camp which should theoretically support Windows Vista.

[Sirtovin]

Originally Posted by nixgeek

I believe that Vista will be supported, but that's my opinion. This is probably one of the reasons Leopard might be out next year at the earliest since it will have the final version of Boot Camp which should theoretically support Windows Vista.

I am really hoping it does... and it will work on my Imac 20" lol.. I am jealous of the 24" I wish I was a fly on the wall of Steve Jobs, or RSD... and knew to WAIT... lol...

[macworks]

Parallels is a great way to go if you want to avoid the hassle of shutting down Mac OS X to get into Windows. If you're not gaming in Windows, Parallels is a great alternative: http://www.parallels.com.

Parallels allows you to run Windows in a "Window" along side your Mac applications. It's much like Virtual PC, accept that it's not slow like Virtual PC because there's no need for the processor to "translate" commands.

Further, I would bet that Vista will run on the present hardware, otherwise, the entire industry would be making new computers to run Vista.

[nixgeek]

This is true. Even still, sometimes you need the native environment and the ability to do this is a boon. Now I'm taking this with a grain of salt, but I saw something on digg.com about Leopard being able to switch operating systems just like you fast-switch users on Windows and Mac OS X. If this is the case, then this would be an awesome feature for those using the Intel Macs.

[maz94protege]

I love bootcamp. and now the ver 1.1.1 is better, all the accessories work. Isight, mic, fiber sound card etc. ITs great. But i still only use windows for a few online games. not much use for windows anymore.

I have Beta Vista. its decent, setup is alot nicer then XP, ME, 2000/98 but still OSX is where its at.

[mindbend]

With no official evidence, I am optimistic that Vista will run in Leopard via Bootcamp.

For one, Vista Beta runs in Parallels. That's a good sign.

For two, I can't believe Apple would have come this far only to stop short at Vista (unless Microsoft does something malicious to prevent it from running somehow).

Perhaps this is one of the Leopard secrets Jobs is holding.

[Cat]

Parallels already can run Vista.