Windows on PPC Mac

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  1. nikhilr51

    nikhilr51 Member

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    I have a 12in Powerbook with a PowerPC processor.
    I was wondering if there was any way to run windows apps or windows itself on a PPC mac without using microsoft virtual PC. If there was any free way it would be alot better.
    Thanks in advance
     
  2. akaangus

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    To put it simply, no. There are some emulators and such but Virt PC is AFAIK the best one. If Windows is a big deal to you you would really need to upgrade to an Intel machine or just get a cheap PC.

    Sorry :(
     
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    thanks
     
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    Well there is parallels but you need a windows license. There is a program called boot-camp but i think you need a license for that too. If you really need it i might be able to help you. I have a program called Crossover and it can run .exe files and other windows programs without booting into another operating system. You can buy it for $60.00. (Bitorrent *cough* cough*)


    If you need it alot PM me and i will be able to help you out :).
     
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    Parallels and especially Boot Camp will not run on a PPC mac and never will, unfortunately.
     

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