Mac OSX simulation on PC?

[CJ MAC OSX IPOD]

Ive seen OSX on a Dell Laptop, you need the sound graphics card and the processor to be a specific type of intel I have no idea what it is (I dont use a PC [Thank GOD!])

Whoops I got abit mixed up

[nixgeek]

Originally Posted by PCTech

I just phoned up the merchant and the guy there recommened the mac mini @ £399 inc of vat as I would still have to buy the OS @ £79 for the older mac and upgrade the ram to 512mbs(£65) as I don't have any PC-100, plus it wouldn't have wifi or bluetooth capabilities. And then there's the £30 vat(tax) to add, which would make the G4 in total £363. It seems silly to quibble over £30-40, when I can get a brand new one so cheap with OSX, wi-fi and bluetooth already installed.

As it's so small I can install it on this screen and would only need to get a usb keyboard and mouse... actually I'd probably go for a bluetooth keyboard and mouse. So I think I will go for that, I'll just have to sell a PC and some other bits I have stored to help finance it.

If nothing else I'll be able to use for my graphics. I have actually been toying with the idea of getting a mini PC, but a mini mac will do instead. I've had a look over on Apple's site and I actually like it! The fact that it just likes like a little silver box sitting on the table really tickles me. Damn, you've converted me. I can't believe I'm actually gonna go an buy myself a Mac!... LOL!

Congratulations are in order, then! Which Mac mini are you buying...the Intel one?

[nixgeek]

Originally Posted by CJ MAC OSX IPOD

Ive seen OSX on a Dell Laptop, you need the sound graphics card and the processor to be a specific type of intel I have no idea what it is (I dont use a PC [Thank GOD!])

Whoops I got abit mixed up

You forgot one more thing: not caring that it's illegal to do so, much less talk about installing OS X on Windows PCs on the forum ("read the board rules" as fryke would say).

[PCTech]

Yes, it will be the intel solo. I've been researching KVM switches. I use a Linksys ProConnect® Integrated KVM 2-Port PS/2 Switch at the moment, but I'll have to get a Omniview Soho Series 4-Port KVM Switch, PS/2 & USB with Audio plus 2 PS/2 cables and a USB cable so I can use them all on my existing screen, keyboard and mouse. So it'll cost me £496 in total. But I've been moaning about having to plug my second PC into the LCD screen speakers for ages so it'll solve that problem, and I should be able to do that if I sell the other stuff... bout time I had a clearout anyway...

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...SohoSeries%2F#

The mac will sit on my desk under my linksys router. As you can see, I like my office tidy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...i56/office.jpg

[nixgeek]

Nice! Here are some shots of my (not-so-neat) office.

Shot 1



Shot 2

[PCTech]

I presume you're into music production.

You can't actully see it, but that's a very big desk on the right which I use as my workbench. Plus the backdoor is located just beyond the left edge of the picture, which is why I chose this room as my office because it can be closed off from the rest of the appartment/flat so it will be very convenient if I decide to start my own business later on. There's also a lot of cupboards and storage space behind me and to the right.

I set up the workstation like that because I need to keep my feet raised when I'm sitting. I did actually want an airdesk, but they don't sell them here. And eventually, when I can afford it I plan to get a Stressless recliner with a laptop tray for my keyboard. In the meantime I'm using a small table when I have a lot of typing to do.

http://www.airdesks.com/computer_desk.asp

http://www.wharfside.co.uk/stressles...r/admiral.html

My disability and ongoing health condition mean I have to adapt things to my needs. I'd like one for my lounge as well. But I'll probably have to wait until I'm fit enough to go and get a suitable job.

[nixgeek]

Well, the music is something I do on my own as a hobby at the moment....it's my other love. I would love to take it beyond that, though, especially considering the way things are in the IT realm. Not that I'm worried about my job within the school system, but the future just keeps looking bleak from what I'm hearing on IT podcasts and websites.

I hadn't noticed the ottoman-like item in front of the chair....nice!

As for the rest of my office, you don't want to see it. It's basically the room that everything that doesn't have a place goes into. Thankfully, it's only on one side of the office....for now.

[Satcomer]

Nixgeek it looks like you are a southpaw.