Mac computers, FFXI and your picky loved ones.
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:30 am
I hope the subject is self explanatory. What I'm trying to prevent here is an issue I've recently come across. And that is the issue of, someone you love very much loves Mac computers. Yet at the same time they wanna play ffxi with you using a computer. Yes we could just say play on the Xbox. However that would mean they would have to play on a closed sourced system. Which in the end would mean that loved one couldn't use programs they are downloadable on this site. So what do you do? Well if your a straight up techie like me I'm sure you have already suggested to dual boot her computer. And like me I'm sure your loved one said something like "Windows, on my beauitful MAC!?? Oh he'll no!!". Well, whatI suggested was virtual ware for Mac. Install it and add windows and show your loved one that virtual ware won't work. Then let them fume that their Mac sucks. However don't make fun of their Mac, mind you. You don't want them defending the action of their Mac. Let them figure out on their own. Only hinting along the way that ffxi only works for windows. Once they get all pissed and give you the go ahead to help them, install a hard version of a dual boot.
Now I've found a good was of dual booting into windows 7 and Max OS. Just use boot camp. If your unsure what boot camp is, it's a program apple has designed to make dual booting into windows easy. All you have to do is use spotlight to find the boot camp assist. Once you find the program, you can either print out instructions and do it step by step. Or you can do what I did and just figure it out of the fly. It's more fun the way I did it but a bit more complicated. :P
In the end I guess what I've learned is that no matter how much your loved one likes Mac, it's no match for a good dual boot. I admire apples love for their Macs and their SWEET addvertisment and great customer support. However windows game support is what holds my heart. Hope this helps someone. If not, hey I tried. :P
Now I've found a good was of dual booting into windows 7 and Max OS. Just use boot camp. If your unsure what boot camp is, it's a program apple has designed to make dual booting into windows easy. All you have to do is use spotlight to find the boot camp assist. Once you find the program, you can either print out instructions and do it step by step. Or you can do what I did and just figure it out of the fly. It's more fun the way I did it but a bit more complicated. :P
In the end I guess what I've learned is that no matter how much your loved one likes Mac, it's no match for a good dual boot. I admire apples love for their Macs and their SWEET addvertisment and great customer support. However windows game support is what holds my heart. Hope this helps someone. If not, hey I tried. :P