Images: Installing Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp
A look at the application that lets Intel-based Macs natively run Windows XP.
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Welcome window
Apple Computer has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that lets Intel-based Macs natively run Windows XP. The Boot Camp Assistant welcome window is shown here.
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System requirements
A larger Boot Camp Assistant welcome window with system requirements.
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Select destination
Here, consumers are prompted to select a destination for installing the Boot Camp application.
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Partition for XP
Creating a partition for XP. The default is only 5GB for XP, but you can slide it it back and forth and give XP more room.
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Insert your CD
This screen asks you to insert your XP Home or Pro CD and--drum roll please--start installing Windows.
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Gray screen
A gray screen with Mac OS and Windows options in the middle.
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Black screen
A new sight: a black Windows start screen on the iMac.
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Windows XP wallpaper
Windows XP Bliss wallpaper on iMac.
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