X

Will Boot Camp bring new users over to Apple?

the buzz Readers weigh in on whether Boot Camp will introduce new users to Apple's hardware.

2 min read

Apple Computer released on Wednesday a public beta version of Boot Camp, software it says enables Microsoft Windows XP to run on Intel-based Macs. Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, said in a statement, "We think Boot Camp makes the Mac even more appealing to Windows users considering making the switch." Could the ability to run Windows on Mac hardware be the change that finally convinces discontent PC users to come over to Apple's side of the fence?

Will Boot Camp bring new users over to Apple?

Apple Computer released on Wednesday a public beta version of Boot Camp, software it says enables Microsoft Windows XP to run on Intel-based Macs. Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, said in a statement, "We think Boot Camp makes the Mac even more appealing to Windows users considering making the switch." Could the ability to run Windows on Mac hardware be the change that finally convinces discontent PC users to come over to Apple's side of the fence?