Using 'crossover' on mac to play PC games?

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Using 'crossover' on mac to play PC games?

Hi all,

I would really like to play LOTR:battle for middle earth II on my mac. The problem is, its a pc game. I know there are a few applications that will allow me to use windows on my mac but I am worried about how this works.
1) If I install windows on my mac, is it guaranteed that I will be able to play my LOTR game?
2) Does having windows on my macbook pro mean its more prone to viruses?

Are there any disadvantages of having windows that I did not think of??

Thanks in advance

I have a macbook pro. 10.4.11

imac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Mar 2, 2009 10:44 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 3, 2009 12:51 AM in response to joehorng

There are three ways to use Windows applications on a Mac (Intel only).

1) Crossover. Provides an interface between the Windows application and OSX. Does not require a Windows installation, but only works with a limited number of Windows applications. Since Windows is not there, a Windows virus won't run.

2) Parallels or Vmware. Provides an interface between a Windows installation and OSX. Will run most, but not all, Windows applications, and maybe some viruses.

3) Bootcamp. Boots a full Windows installation. Will run all Windows applications and viruses.

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Answer 2

a brody

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Mar 4, 2009 1:53 PM in response to joehorng

Note if you have 10.4.11, you can't run Boot Camp.
Alternatives are listed here*:

http://www.macmaps.com/macosxnative.html#WINTEL

Comparable game links may be found on this FAQ*:

http://www.macmaps.com/macgamepages.html

- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

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