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I have tried VMwares and it doesn't really work so I need a app to make a virtual machine on a mac so i can run Linux Ubuntu. please sent me the name and like if you can.
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are there any free programs that can make virtual machines on mac's?
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yeah there is..This download (Apple Boot Camp) is freeware
What is Boot Camp?
Boot Camp is software included with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard that lets you run compatible versions of Microsoft Windows on an Intel-based Mac.
I previously installed Boot Camp Beta. How do I upgrade to Boot Camp using Mac OS X Leopard?
After you've upgraded your Intel-based Mac to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, start up the computer in Windows and insert your Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard DVD, then follow the onscreen instructions to upgrade your Windows drivers to Boot Camp 2.0.
Why can't an upgraded version of Microsoft Windows XP or a full version of Microsoft Windows XP that does not include Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later be used for installation?
An upgraded version of Microsoft Windows XP cannot be used because you are required to validate your copy of Windows by inserting an original Windows CD, but there is no way to eject the first disc until after Windows installation is complete and the Boot Camp drivers from the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard DVD are installed.
Important: Boot Camp is designed to support only Microsoft Windows Home Edition and Professional with SP2 or later, and Microsoft Vista. The required Macintosh-specific drivers provided by Apple are only intended for these releases.
Are 64 bit versions of Microsoft XP and Vista supported?
64 bit versions of Microsoft XP are not supported using Boot Camp. 64 bit versions of Microsoft Vista are supported on certain Intel based Macintosh computers using Boot Camp 2.0 or later. See document HT1846 for more information.
During installation, the Microsoft Windows installer asks me to format the Windows partition using NTFS or FAT. Which should I use?
If the partition is 32 GB or smaller, you can use either FAT or NTFS. If it's larger than 32 GB, or you are installing Microsoft Vista, then you can only format it using NTFS. Mac OS X can read and write FAT volumes, but only read NTFS volumes. Refer to the Microsoft Windows documentation if you are not sure which best suits your needs.
I used the wrong Windows disc during installation and now it is stuck in the drive. How do I eject it?
Restart the computer and hold the mouse button or trackpad button. The disc will eject.
While installing Microsoft Windows, I see that my hard disk has several partitions. Which one should I install Microsoft Windows on?
Use the partition labeled BOOTCAMP.
Warning: Do not create or delete any partitions, or select any partition other than BOOTCAMP. Doing so may delete the contents of your Mac OS X startup volume. After installing Windows, the partition will be renamed Windows.
I can't run "setup.exe on the Mac OS X 10.5 DVD because this alert appears: "There is no default application specified to open the document 'setup.exe'."
You can only run this program while using Microsoft Windows. To install the drivers, insert the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard DVD immediately after successfully installing Microsoft Windows. The installer should start automatically. You only need to install these drivers once.
If you have AutoRun turned off, double-click the "setup.exe" file. If you are upgrading and previously had MediaFour MacDrive for Windows installed, Windows may not recognize the Leopard disc. See this MediaFour site for instructions.
My Microsoft Windows volume appears on the desktop when I'm started up in Mac OS X, but I can't rename it or copy files to it.
If the Windows volume was formatted using NTFS, Mac OS X can read it but not write files to it or rename it.
Which application should I use to create the Windows partition?
Use Boot Camp Assistant (in Mac OS X) to create a partition for Microsoft Windows without erasing your Mac OS X information. Boot Camp Assistant only works with an Intel-based Mac that has a single hard disk partition. Boot Camp Assistant creates a second partition on your existing startup disk for the Microsoft Windows operating system, or, if you have more than one internal hard drive installed, it will allow you to install Microsoft Windows on another drive. You can choose the size of the Windows partition when running Boot Camp Assistant, but it must be at least 5 GB and leave at least 5 GB of free space on the disk for the Mac OS X partition.
For example, if you have an 80 GB hard drive with 50 GB of space in use (30 GB free), your Microsoft Windows partition can be between 5 GB and 25 GB (30 minus 5) in size.
Note: Boot Camp Assistant does not erase your existing partition or existing Mac OS X installation when it creates a new partition for Microsoft Windows.
Important: Do not use third-party disk utilities to partition the drive before using Boot Camp Assistant--these may erase the disk.
I have more than one hard drive, can I install Microsoft Windows on any drive?
You can install only one Windows partition on any of your computer volumes. The Setup Assistant will allow you to partition drives, or to install Micro
What is Boot Camp?
Boot Camp is software included with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard that lets you run compatible versions of Microsoft Windows on an Intel-based Mac.
I previously installed Boot Camp Beta. How do I upgrade to Boot Camp using Mac OS X Leopard?
After you've upgraded your Intel-based Mac to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, start up the computer in Windows and insert your Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard DVD, then follow the onscreen instructions to upgrade your Windows drivers to Boot Camp 2.0.
Why can't an upgraded version of Microsoft Windows XP or a full version of Microsoft Windows XP that does not include Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later be used for installation?
An upgraded version of Microsoft Windows XP cannot be used because you are required to validate your copy of Windows by inserting an original Windows CD, but there is no way to eject the first disc until after Windows installation is complete and the Boot Camp drivers from the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard DVD are installed.
Important: Boot Camp is designed to support only Microsoft Windows Home Edition and Professional with SP2 or later, and Microsoft Vista. The required Macintosh-specific drivers provided by Apple are only intended for these releases.
Are 64 bit versions of Microsoft XP and Vista supported?
64 bit versions of Microsoft XP are not supported using Boot Camp. 64 bit versions of Microsoft Vista are supported on certain Intel based Macintosh computers using Boot Camp 2.0 or later. See document HT1846 for more information.
During installation, the Microsoft Windows installer asks me to format the Windows partition using NTFS or FAT. Which should I use?
If the partition is 32 GB or smaller, you can use either FAT or NTFS. If it's larger than 32 GB, or you are installing Microsoft Vista, then you can only format it using NTFS. Mac OS X can read and write FAT volumes, but only read NTFS volumes. Refer to the Microsoft Windows documentation if you are not sure which best suits your needs.
I used the wrong Windows disc during installation and now it is stuck in the drive. How do I eject it?
Restart the computer and hold the mouse button or trackpad button. The disc will eject.
While installing Microsoft Windows, I see that my hard disk has several partitions. Which one should I install Microsoft Windows on?
Use the partition labeled BOOTCAMP.
Warning: Do not create or delete any partitions, or select any partition other than BOOTCAMP. Doing so may delete the contents of your Mac OS X startup volume. After installing Windows, the partition will be renamed Windows.
I can't run "setup.exe on the Mac OS X 10.5 DVD because this alert appears: "There is no default application specified to open the document 'setup.exe'."
You can only run this program while using Microsoft Windows. To install the drivers, insert the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard DVD immediately after successfully installing Microsoft Windows. The installer should start automatically. You only need to install these drivers once.
If you have AutoRun turned off, double-click the "setup.exe" file. If you are upgrading and previously had MediaFour MacDrive for Windows installed, Windows may not recognize the Leopard disc. See this MediaFour site for instructions.
My Microsoft Windows volume appears on the desktop when I'm started up in Mac OS X, but I can't rename it or copy files to it.
If the Windows volume was formatted using NTFS, Mac OS X can read it but not write files to it or rename it.
Which application should I use to create the Windows partition?
Use Boot Camp Assistant (in Mac OS X) to create a partition for Microsoft Windows without erasing your Mac OS X information. Boot Camp Assistant only works with an Intel-based Mac that has a single hard disk partition. Boot Camp Assistant creates a second partition on your existing startup disk for the Microsoft Windows operating system, or, if you have more than one internal hard drive installed, it will allow you to install Microsoft Windows on another drive. You can choose the size of the Windows partition when running Boot Camp Assistant, but it must be at least 5 GB and leave at least 5 GB of free space on the disk for the Mac OS X partition.
For example, if you have an 80 GB hard drive with 50 GB of space in use (30 GB free), your Microsoft Windows partition can be between 5 GB and 25 GB (30 minus 5) in size.
Note: Boot Camp Assistant does not erase your existing partition or existing Mac OS X installation when it creates a new partition for Microsoft Windows.
Important: Do not use third-party disk utilities to partition the drive before using Boot Camp Assistant--these may erase the disk.
I have more than one hard drive, can I install Microsoft Windows on any drive?
You can install only one Windows partition on any of your computer volumes. The Setup Assistant will allow you to partition drives, or to install Micro
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Jon P
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VirtualBox is the newest vm program that is free for osx. Thing is that you may need an intel mac(i think). try this follow the instructions on how to set it up and it turns out to be pretty simple to use.
http://www.virtualbox.org/
http://www.virtualbox.org/