Windows 7 not Supported on Older Intel Macs? (Mac Pro 2006)
I'm hoping this means a lack of support from Apple, but that Windows 7 will still run, as we have seen to date with the current version of Bootcamp.
Thoughts?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3920
Summary
Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac OS X Snow Leopard before the end of the year. This support will require a software update to Boot Camp.
Products Affected
Portable Computers, Desktop Computers
Requirements:
In addition to the Boot Camp update, you will need the following:
• Your own authentic copy of Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows 7 upgrade
• An Intel-based Mac computer
Note: The following models will not be supported for use with Windows 7 using Boot Camp.
iMac (17-inch, Early 2006)
iMac (17-inch, Late 2006)
iMac (20-inch, Early 2006)
iMac (20-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2006)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2006)
Mac Pro (Mid 2006, Intel Xeon Dual-core 2.66GHz or 3GHz)
Mac Pro 2006, Mac OS X (10.6.1)