Apple Updates Boot Camp Software

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Apple has updated its beta Boot Camp software to version 1.1.2. The software lets owners of Intel Macs install Windows XP on their Mac in a separate partition, allowing users to choose which operating system to boot up to on startup. The new version offers support for all the latest Intel-based Macs, and also makes it easier to partition hard disks for the installation of Windows XP by offering partitioning presets.

Boot Camp 1.1.2 lets users install Windows XP on any internal disk; adds support for built-in iSight cameras and microphones; supports Apple's USB modem, trackpad scrolling and right-clicking on a notebook; and furnishes improved keyboard support.

Apple notes that installation is relatively painless: "If you previously installed Boot Camp beta, you can easily update to Boot Camp 1.1.2 beta. You don't need to partition your hard drive again (unless you want to change its size) or reinstall your Macintosh and Windows software or documents, but it's very important to update the Boot Camp Assistant software, create a new Macintosh Drivers for Windows CD and install the updated software it contains on Windows XP."

News source: Macworld UK

(2 replies) #1 shockz on 31 Oct 2006 - 17:52

Will boot camp eventually support Vista???

#1.1 Neowave on 31 Oct 2006 - 18:55

I'd be surprised if they didn't, but currently Windows Vista isn't even RTM yet so until that time...

#1.2 guylaroche on 01 Nov 2006 - 00:45

I'd bet the support is there right now (for beta versions of Vista). It's just not official....

(4 replies) #2 KeR on 31 Oct 2006 - 17:58

It supports it right now ^^ I have Vista installed.

#2.1 Simon on 31 Oct 2006 - 18:21

Yes me too, however not all the hardware works..

#2.2 b_pizzle on 31 Oct 2006 - 21:27

Quote - KeR said @ #2

i've heard that the Vista installer will try to overwrite some important files on your mac. is that true? i will install Vista right now if you tell me that it's safe. thanks!

#2.3 yudi_lks on 01 Nov 2006 - 08:09

I don't think that even possible. Windows cannot read/write Mac file system

#2.4 b_pizzle on 01 Nov 2006 - 19:45

edit: nevermind. everything worked fine installing Vista on the Mac with Bootcamp. word to the wise tho, the Vista installer doesn't like the initial boot so just reboot and load the installer again and you are good to go.

Last edited by b_pizzle on 01 Nov 2006 - 21:48

(2 replies) #3 alister on 31 Oct 2006 - 18:27

When will Apple allow Windows user's to install Mac OS, so that we can dual boot and select to run Windows XP/Vista or Mac OS

Alister

#3.1 markjensen on 31 Oct 2006 - 18:35

Windows users can already install OSX beside Windows. Buy an Apple PC to do it.

Or did you mean for a Dell user?

#3.2 C_Guy on 31 Oct 2006 - 21:08

Never because Mac software is designed only to run on Mac hardware (except for iTunes and QuickTime but why would you do that?)

Microsoft Windows, on the other hand, can run on endless hardware configurations now including, yep, Mac. Gotta love Microsoft for that, eh?

(1 reply) #4 omfgAaron on 31 Oct 2006 - 18:59

Now there's more of an incentive to purchase a Powerbook since the hardware (iSight, etc.) is now supported in XP.

#4.1 C_Guy on 31 Oct 2006 - 20:59

Ummm... Did you know that PC hardware has always been supported on XP? A lot of it is the same kidn of stuff you find in a Mac, it's just assembled in a bigger box and doesn't have that snazzy fruit on it.

(3 replies) #5 petrop on 31 Oct 2006 - 19:13

I intented to buy a macbook, but rather that I bought a Toshiba. Half the price, more hardware. Better CPU, better GPU, double RAM and more disk space for less then half. I really think Apple shound lower their prices.

#5.1 markjensen on 31 Oct 2006 - 20:09

Really? Care to be very specific in what you got, and your comparison? Half-price, indeed?

Sample comparison: Toshiba Core2 Duo, 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM, 240GB HD: $2999.99
Apple Core2 Duo, 2.33GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HD: $2799.00
Feel free to play around with the options to get them as close as possible to each other. Kind of close in price and features, are they not?

Perhaps you got some other model I could not find that had a 50% off deal they were offering? Or perhaps not.

#5.2 petrop on 01 Nov 2006 - 02:22

And btw, the options from Apple! 3 weeks wait so that they can send me one PC from the factory? In mystore I have about 20 Toshiba's to choose, I get my PC on the spot. Waiting time, about 5 minutes. BTW the Toshiba is a Core duo 2.0GHz with 1GB of RAM, 120GB HD and a 15.4'' screen, price, below 900 euros.You cannot buy an apple with this features for less than 1500 euros.

#5.3 markjensen on 01 Nov 2006 - 13:03

So, in other words, pertop, your post about price was full of crap and lies.

#6 david13lt on 31 Oct 2006 - 19:19

I agree about the prices, this is the only thing that stops me for awhile. But still I am thinking about Mac. If Apple want to dominate it will lower prices in 1-2 or 3 years maybe...

(2 replies) #7 seamer on 31 Oct 2006 - 19:42

If a product's only failing is its price...well...get Jobs!

#7.1 C_Guy on 31 Oct 2006 - 21:06

"a product's only failing is its price"

You must be thinking of Vista...certainly not Mac.

#7.2 seamer on 01 Nov 2006 - 07:56

Quote - C_Guy said @ #7.1

Just to iterate, I cant tell if I've been misunderstood or I'm misunderstanding your reply:

When you look back at the previous quotes, people are only complaining about the cost of Apple and its products; if thats Apple's only problem then people really need to wake up.

(1 reply) #8 ikyouCrow on 31 Oct 2006 - 21:30

maybe if they had an option when purchasing to choose a barebones mac/macbook and let you specify what software you want on it, we might see the price drop. (if that's the real justification for the numbers)

also would like to see apple allow installs on amd systems (legally).

and for the love of god make the mighty mice more two-button realistic. you really can't play quake with that thing!

#8.1 iverson0881 on 01 Nov 2006 - 09:45

word.

#9 Galley on 31 Oct 2006 - 22:09

You can save huge on refurbished models in the online Apple Store. Some of the MacBook Pros are reduced by as much as 40%. The full warranty is included.

#10 mattrobs on 02 Nov 2006 - 07:37

See the problem is Macs are competitively priced in the USA. In Australia, they're friggin' way overpriced. ~AU$1000 more.

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