Running Windows on Your Mac

Description

Now you no longer have to choose between Mac OS X and Windows! The latest Macs from Apple can run both Mac OS X and Windows, so you're not limited to just one operating system. Running Windows on your Mac explains how this simple technology works and walks you through every phase of the process of setting up Windows on your Mac. Are you a Windows user who's buying your first Mac? A Macintosh user who needs to run Windows software? Or just a computer user who wants the best of both worlds? There's something in this book for everyone. You'll find detailed instructions for installing Windows on your Mac in three easy ways; a friendly guide to the Mac for Windows users; and a handy reference to Windows for Mac users.

In this book, you'll learn how to

* Load and configure the two most popular Mac OS X virtualization programs, Parallels Desktop for Mac and VM ware Fusion.
* Install Windows easily, either in Parallels or Fusion, or with Boot Camp.
* Keep your Windows installation in top shape, free of viruses and spyware.
* Run Windows applications alongside Macintosh programs.
* Add your new Mac to an existing Windows network.
* Explore the intricacies of a new operating system, whether it's Mac OS X or Windows.

CONTENTS:

Introduction

Part I Installing and Running Windows on the Mac

1 Why Windows on the Mac?

2 Using Boot Camp

3 Using Parallels Desktop for Mac

4 Running Windows Using Parallels

5 Advanced Parallels

6 Using VMware Fusion

7 Running Windows with Fusion

8 Advanced VMware Fusion

Part II Macintosh for Windows Users

9 Mac Basics

10 Inside System Preferences

11 Advanced Mac

12 Mac Apps: An Overview

Part III Windows for Macintosh Users

13 Windows Basics

14 Advanced Windows

Index