Using "Windows" on MacBook

wolf63 | 22:39 Sun 04th Jul 2010 | Technology

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I have been told that it is possible to use Windows XP on my MacBook.

Would I just have to purchase a copy of XP and load it on? Are there any potential disasters lurking if I were to do this?

I like my MacBook and Safari - but I much prefer working with Windows (especially Word).

Susan

MS Publisher 2010

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hc4361

You can install Windows on a Mac but it is a bit extreme if all you want to do is use Word.
Here are some good, free alternatives.
http://en.onsoftware....tives-to-word-on-mac/

wolf63

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Ta - the main problem is that my on-line back-up is held by Carbonite and has been uploaded using Windows. I am unable to now download the back-up to this MacBook.

Another option would to have Windows reinstalled on my PC - which is seemingly the solution to its current ill-health.

Matheous

Go with the freeware alternatives eg. 'openoffice'.......

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