Dual OS

[G9]

Is there a way to run two OS's (XP and OSX) seamlessly, so you don't have to reboot to switch, yet performance is not sacrificed?

 

[G9]

Bump... someone assist!

 

[MarxSoccer]

You don't mean simultaneously do you? I doubt there's a way to switch without having to reboot..

 

[G9]

Isn't there something called parallels?

 

[linnerd40]

Well, parallels sets up a virtual machine for the OS to run in, sooo... performance is reduced. I use Parallels, but only to test new Linux distros. But, It is possible if your system is fast enough. Good luck!

 

[G9]

Well, if I'm thinking about the Quad Power Mac, I think it will be. Plus, I'll only use Parallels for media conversion software, or any other software I can't get on Mac, so...

 

[linnerd40]

Parallels should be OK in that case. Yeah, go ahead, parallels is a good solution!

 

[G9]

Yeah... might be for word processing as well. I forgot to mention mp3 tag-editing as well. And OSX can run it, right?

 

[linnerd40]

Yes, OSX can run Parallels. Check it out here. This should work well. Hope this helps!

 

[G9]

Thanks man!