Taking Questions on the Intel-Based iMac

Does Appleworks work? Does Apple expect AppleWorks users to upgrade to iWork? Will iWork convert Appleworks documents?

What major Apple programs do not work?

What browers work?

Thanks,

Jeff

Since the new Intel based Macs use Intel's "EFI" (Extensible Firmware Interface) instead of a traditional BIOS chip on the motherboard that makes it impossible at least without some hacking for any version of Windows to load on a Mac.

I'm hoping things will be different concerning Windows Vista. There's all this hype about making the "switch" to the Mac platform, but it is a lot harder than it sounds. When you have thousands of dollars invested in Windows applications it can cost a fortune to switch platforms.

I'd like to be able to run the Windows applications I already own natively and then be able to make a slower and much more affordable transition to the MacOS if I chose to switch.

I like buying Macs because of the inherent stability to the Windows OS. BSD UNIX is a good foundation. Still I need to run som PC software.

Puttijng aside whether one an install Windows XP or Vista on it like a regluar clone, how does Virtual PC run on the system? I don't expect it to run super fast, but can we at least expect the speed of a slow low end Pentium IV? Is it more like a Pentium III? Does the current version even work? I called Apple and they said a new version will be released in March. Will you test it? Does the Intel Duo have virtualization?

The NY Times today said Virtual PC won't run on the new machines until the new version is released.

So on a simple basis is it Fun being on your new Mac ? Must say being on a PC I miss my old Mac . How is the IMac for speed ?

Is there any way to run x86 (or x86-64) Linux binaries on it?

I have heard that current OSX programs (like Adobe Creative Suite 2) will not run on the intel iMac. Is this true or a nasty rumour?

I understand this new Intel chip Apple is using in the iMac was prmarily designed for laptops. Do you think Apple will upgrade this chip in the new March version of the iMac ?
In your crystal ball do you forsee a new chipset being the next logical move and if so how soon? I purchased a new iMac on Jan.1st but returned it after hearing the new Macintel was being released in a few days. I have been holding off since in case any more bugs pop up. I can hold out at most until March.
Do you forsee any major upgrades I should wait for ? I have been lokking forward to swithing over from a PC to a Mac but now have reservations. Should I wait or stick with a PC for a while? Sittin on a fence...???

I understand this new Intel chip Apple is using in the iMac was prmarily designed for laptops. Do you think Apple will upgrade this chip in the new March version of the iMac ?
In your crystal ball do you forsee a new chipset being the next logical move and if so how soon? I purchased a new iMac on Jan.1st but returned it after hearing the new Macintel was being released in a few days. I have been holding off since in case any more bugs pop up. I can hold out at most until March.
Do you forsee any major upgrades I should wait for, perhaps 64 bit chipset ? I have been lokking forward to swithing over from a PC to a Mac but now have reservations. Should I wait or stick with a PC for a while? Sittin on a fence...???

Maybe you could put a list of programs that won't run on it. We're testing one here at work and after realizing that Classic won't run on it at all (We don't use many programs that are still in Classic, but we run a few... so our options are either to convert the stuff into a newer program ... which is not cost effective at the moment, or give up the ghost).

(To answer Jim's question: Appleworks 6 can run on it, we have the iWork test drive installed but we haven't really played with it to see if one could use stuff done in Appleworks on it, but the little tour made it sound like it will). Appleworks doesn't come installed on the machine, so you'll have to put it on yourself.

Norton Antivirus 10 doesn't work... well not completely true. SOME of it works but not the system preferences settings. It will continue to scan for viruses, but you can't change any settings that are in the system preferences because you'll get an error telling you to tell the manufacturer to upgrade the software.

But yes, if you could list what programs are broken that would be great.

Does MS Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac work with the new Intel Imac?

How well does Office for OS X work on the new macs?

>Posted by Craig on Thursday, January 26, 2006, 05:14 PM (PST)
>Does MS Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac work with >the new Intel Imac?

even if it doesn't you could build rdesktop on it, which provides the same functionality. (rdesktop.org)

I'm also curious about the support for Vista. While I currently own Mac and Windows machines, I have found a continual need for certain applications (such as Microsoft dev apps) that aren't going to run on the Mac. At the same time, I have trouble bringing myself to invest in a new Windows PC that is poorly designed, loud and have comparitively poor airflow; Apple is doing a great job on their hardware and I'd love to get an Intel Duo running Vista.

I heard a rumour that peope that own an iPod and or any iThing have small a small penis. (also females)