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Running Windows Applications on Your Mac - Boot Camp, Parallels, and Crossover Mac

Thursday, February 8, 2007
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

On April 5, 2006 Apple Computer surprised the world by announcing Boot Camp, beta software that allows Intel-powered Macintosh computers to run Microsoft's Windows XP operating system. The announcement was so unexpected that some people thought it was an overdue April Fool's Day prank.

The stock market reacted to the release of Boot Camp by pushing shares of Apple upwards almost 10% as financial analysts and technology pundits alike realized that enabling Windows applications to run on Mac hardware helps eradicate one of the most longstanding objections cited by prospective switchers to Apple products.

Join us on February 8 as CapMac members Brandon Bielstein and Jim Ryan demonstrate Boot Camp, Parallels, and Crossover Mac, three of the leading options that enable Intel-powered Macintosh computers to run Windows applications.

Available for free download, Apple's Boot Camp is described as a beta version of an upcoming feature of Leopard, the next major release of Mac OS X. Speculation that Apple would begin selling Macs with Windows preinstalled alongside Mac OS X was blunted by a statement from Philip Schiller, Apple's Senior Vice President of worldwide product marketing: “Apple has no desire or plan to sell or support Windows, but many customers have expressed their interest to run Windows. We think Boot Camp makes the Mac even more appealing to Windows users considering making the switch.”

The very next day, Mac users were treated to another surprise as software called Parallels was announced which allows Windows to run simultaneously with Mac OS X on Intel-powered Macintosh computers in a secure virtual machine. Like Boot Camp, Parallels is available for free trial download, and a license costs just 79.99. Our monthly raffle at the February General Meeting will include a copy of Parallels as a prize all attending members are eligible to win.

The latest entrant into the world of options for using Windows-compatible applications on Intel-powered Macs is Crossover Mac, from CodeWeavers, who state their mission is "to transform Mac OS X and Linux into Windows-compatible operating systems ... to help users migrate from the Windows software world to these other environments." Crossover Mac is based upon the open source Wine Project.

Our February general meeting is a tremendous opportunity for you to learn firsthand about these breakthrough software packages that enable Macs to be considered by longtime Windows users as their next computer. Even if you aren't interested in running Windows applications on your Mac plan to attend and bring a friend who is!

Helpful Links
BootCamp Beta 1.1.2 Setup Guide (PDF)		MacWindows.com
Parallels Support Forum		Tell a friend about Boot Camp

Plus, questions and answers, our monthly raffle, the nicest Mac friends you could ever hope to meet, and more!

Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend.
Don't miss it!

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
UT Pharmacy Bldg, Room 3.106
University Avenue, between 24th & Dean Keeton (view map)
Contact Person - , CapMac Membership Coordinator, Telephone: (512) 502-8294

Location: The CapMac General Meeting is generally held on the second Thursday of every month. We are fortunate to have an excellent meeting space in the "new" UT Pharmacy Building in a tiered auditorium style classroom equipped with state of the art audio and video projection and internet access. There's even power outlets for your PowerBook or iBook!

Getting there: The UT Pharmacy Building is located on University Avenue near the intersection of West 26th Street (which becomes Dean Keeton St. as it passes by the UT Law School). View a map of the vicinity and get driving directions here. The white square in the graphic below shows the location of the Pharmacy Building.

map to Pharmacy Building

Click here for a more detailed map.

Ample parking is now available just two blocks away in a new multilevel garage (PG4) recently constructed by the University. The garage is located at the corner of 27th Street and University Avenue, with the entrance on 27th Street. Cost is 3.00 for the whole evening.

Get driving directions to the garage and learn about their payment process. Other parking options are available around campus.

The next CapMac Board of Directors meeting is on Thursday, February 1, 2007.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schlotzsky's Deli, Center Park at Tech Ridge (see map)
Parmer at Interstate 35 (note new location)

Contact Person - , CapMac Membership Coordinator, Telephone: (512) 502-8294

The Board of Directors meeting is generally held on the first Thursday of each month and is open to all members.

Directions are available from the Schlotzsky's web site. Bring your appetite and AirPort enabled portable Macintosh - Schlotzsky's has free wireless internet access!

Capitol Macintosh General Meeting Presenters

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