How well does windows work?

How well does windows work on a Mac? I am thinking of getting a mac book pro and I would want to use the MAC OSX most of the time but sometimes on the road I will need to use windows for work. If I install windows also how well does it work?? Have you had any problems?

Lots of questions! I'll do what I can, I am newish to Macs and not an IT expert.
I use a MacBook when out and about, it seems fine, better when I upped the ram and HD. I'm not sure whether "better" is the right term. The pro's bigger screen and keyboard may be useful - your choice. The MacBook is my choice because of weight and price, I'm not sure what to get next time. I think I prefer portability for travel and Mac Pro power for deskbased work. The graphics driver would be the deciding factor for Cad etc for me. Not an issue so far and it's a 2 year old MacBook.
I did put a new hard drive in, the partitions were too small. A 250gb drib=ve is MUCH cheaper than a new machine, simple to install. I allowed the max XP partition at 30gb (FAT).
AV - antivirus software for XP - essential to keep clean files.
Leopard - run BootCamp and follow the instructions. It will tell you when to insert the XP disk etc. Mine was choosy about the XP version, you need a recent one. Early SP1 just don't work.
I prefer to use BootCamp and not Fusion etc - simply to maximise the MacBook resources - it's not sharing anything. That may be why I can run the apps. You just need a little planning on what you are going to work on.
Think that's all , as I said, I'm just a user.

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How well do windows work in Intel Macs?

On a scale of 1 to 5, 5 meaning excellent, in your experience how well does windows truly work in your mac? Would you describe it as sufficient, tolerable, wonderful or a waste of time?

I have to take points away, 98% out of 100% for lack of drivers and driver support,
Lack of good fan thermal management.
Otherwise, fine.
The lack of the PC BIOS and use of UEFI instead, which also is what mandates the use of GPT and therefore a "hybred" MBR.
I wish I had a good link to Geekbench for comparison of MacBook Pro models running both Mac OS and Windows, and then there is a section for PC hardware.
You will also see the stray Hackintoush models thrown in as well.
Windows graphic drivers
File system and disk management handling
support for SSD
Windows on those laptops will use the part of the drive platter/tracks that is the slowest, often 60% of what the outer tracks achieve.
Getting games, drivers, audio needs a bit "hand-holding" but then most PCs have their own issues as well. RAM timing, voltage, compatibility, etc. to marry memory + motherboard + BIOS to get everything right.
All depends on the Mac. What you do or use. The quality of the applications etc but that is more "OS" issue than platform + hardware.
My Mac is a workstation and is so easy and similar to a PC mid to full tower EXCEPT it will run warmer due to lack of fan control.
Windows 8 may only be in Preview for now but it is very nice and promising. Some eye candy, but real tweaks under the hood gone in. Could be as much as there was from Vista (cough) to Windows 7. And 8 now in its state is as much or more than Windows 7 RC was, so that is a lot.
I would say "it" is all those things you described. Sometimes all of that on the same mac.
But if you really run Windows primarily which many do, but like the hardware, and the Air is nice and cost is impossible to beat.... might want a true Windows PC laptop. Thunderbolt technology is something Intel has said this month to the PC. Along with PCIe 3.0 and SATA 3 6G. SATA3 had a bumby year on PCs and Apple didn't escape, 2011's have had their problems and why they have refreshed and changed chips and design so many times this year alone. Kudos.
If you want to use SSD, mixed bag. Windows has better support. Apple has not always supported 3rd party and yet been slow (now changed or transitioning). And even Intel SSDs had to have firmware updates for everyone, and once more, to work properly on Mac hardware. Complex little buggers.
Don't generalize. How does CS5.5 run on XYZ? there too depends on RAM, processor/cores speed and efficiency, and type;/number of drives.
How do games play? again, some of them get lost and confused by the Intel 3000 graphics and don't switch to the discreet graphic chip the same or as well.

How well does Captivate work with Flash?

I'm kind of new to e-learning. I can create interactivity in Flash just have not used e-learning software, currently we have Articulate and it seems to be limited to actionscript 2 and player 6 for some things I need to do. Below is the description of what I have done.
I created a module built in flash which has 4 questions (will have many more). The data and images are loaded in using an XML file. The questions require the user to select the correct image, if he doesn't, he is asked to push a button, to go back. When he selects the correct image he can move to the next question.
I need the module to work in a linear fashion, in articulate the user can move forward and back to any question as he wishes because the navigation is on the articulate template and does not control the swf.
How well does flash communicate with captivate? Can I pass variables? Can I restict the user from moving forward until a flash "widget is complete"?
Any help is appreciated!

At the end of the day, the presentation is compiled into AS3 so you can easily communicated with Captivate. Actually, what you need to do is a Captivate Question Widget. If you build your swf as this, you'll be able to edit your questions from within Captivate and benefits from their LMS tracking features and some more.
I'm pretty sure that you can block to move to the next question but maybe someone else can corroborate.
HTH
Whyves
www.flash-factor.com

MacBook Pro to TV-- how well does it work?

The recent announcement of tv.com CBS's streaming of old TV shows (90210, Star Trek, MacGiver, etc.) for the iPhone got me thinking about how to connect the MBP to a TV.
I've found out that there's a $19 adapter (hmm... should look again at how long the cable is), which is peanuts for trying this, but I'm wondering how well it work.
Any comments? We have an old 20" JVC tube TV and a 20" Zenith LCD TV, neither high-def, neither digital, both take RCA composite cables, so I assume that's how I'll hook up the video/sound.
But, am I going to get audio/video glitches, poor streaming (ISP dependent no doubt), restarts, etc.? Or does it generally work OK?
Note: this is a duplicate post. It was pointed out that this was the better place to post this message!

AstroMacMan wrote:
But, am I going to get audio/video glitches, poor streaming (ISP dependent no doubt), restarts, etc.? Or does it generally work OK?
There are two factors here. The speed of the computer, and the speed of the Internet. You already acknowledged that Internet speed is ISP dependent, and that's true.
I have no problem watching standard definition even off of a slow DSL. However, frame rates are rather stuttery if I use my old G4 PowerBook. If I'm using my MacBook Pro, the experience is good enough that you forget you're watching the Internet (don't forget to click the Full Screen button).
Things change if I click the HD button on the site. This seems to be bandwidth dependent. My home DSL can't keep up, and it stutters. If you want to watch in HD you should have a nice fast cable or fiber connection. The MacBook Pro should have no problem playing back HD streaming if the Internet can feed it fast enough.
The TV connection part is not a problem. Even the old G4 can do it. Video is routed via DVI>HDMI to the TV, while audio is routed from the laptop into my stereo for nice sound.
TV sites are very dependent on Flash and JavaScript, and are very aggressive about making sure you see the ads embedded in the shows. The more you use ad blockers etc. like Firefox's NoScript or AdBlock, the more chance a TV site will not work right.

How well does VIP work?

I plan to configure two NICs per server in the public network for VIP. Based on what i read, if VIP is being "aliased" on NIC1 and if NIC1 fails, Clusterware will move it to NIC2. And if both the NICs on the server fails, it will move the VIP to the other server in the cluster.
Does anyone have any experience with this setup and do you know how well this works?
Thanks!

I was not really referring to teaming up two NICs as one, if that's what you meant by pairing or bonding.
According to the RAC FAQs on metalink:
Can our 10g VIP fail over from NIC to NIC as well as from node to node ?
Yes the 10g VIP implementation is capable from failing over within a node from NIC to NIC and back if the failed NIC is back online again, and also we fail over between nodes. The NIC to NIC failover is fully redundant if redundant switches are installed.
Also, in the same FAQ:
Can I set up failover of the VIP to another card in the same machine or what do I do if I have different network interfaces on different nodes in my cluster (I.E. eth0 on node1,2 and eth1 on node 3,4)?
With srvctl, you can modify the nodeapp for the VIP to list the NICs it can use. Then VIP will try to start on eth0 interface and if it fails, try eth1 interface.
./srvctl modify nodeapps -n -A //eth0\|eth1
Note how the interfaces are a list separated by the ï¿½|ï¿½ symbol and how you need to quote this with a ï¿½\ï¿½ character or the Unix shell will interpret the character as a ï¿½pipeï¿½. So on a node called ukdh364 with a VIP address of ukdh364vip and we want a netmask (say) of 255.255.255.0 then we have:
./srvctl modify nodeapps -n ukdh364 -A ukdh364vip/255.255.255.0/eth0\|eth1
To check which interfaces are configured as public or private use oifcfg getif
example output:
eth0 138.2.238.0 global public
eth1 138.2.240.0 global public
eth2 138.2.236.0 global cluster_interconnect
An ifconfig on your machine will show what the hardware names for the interface cards installed.
This is what i was referring to.

How well does Siri work?

I am currently looking into getting an iphone 4S and was wondering how well Siri works. I've read that the voice recognition isn't perfect, which I would assume, but my main question is how functional Siri is. How useful is it to have Siri?
Thanks in advance!

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Intensify as external editor: how, and how well, does it work?

Intensify from developer macphun I have assigned as an image editor in iPhoto Preferences/Advanced. In iPhoto when i click on Edit the image opens in Intensity and can be edited. Unfortunately, saving after editing the image presents a standard file dialog offering to save the edited image in Documents. Getting the edited image back into iPhoto requires importing. Afterwards other data, such as Places, Faces and notes, are gone, although the original unedited photo remains in iPhoto and still has the data.
To edit with Intensify seems to require exporting, editing, then re-importing the photo. Is this how all iPhoto external editors work? I had thought that an external editor would substitute for iPhoto's editor and edit the existing photo while it remained in the iPhoto library I see on the MacPhun web site that Intensify Pro can be run "...as either a standalone app or as a plug-in to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Apple Aperture." Does iPhoto need a plug-in version to simply replace its internal editor?
In past versions OS X allowed applications to provide services to one another. I have not kept up with how services are implemented, but I think I expected iPhoto to essentially use its services when an editing program was selected.
Can someone more familiar with OS X services, iPhoto's use of external editors in general and/or Intensity in particular, help me understand this?

Terrence,
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate the help. Sounds like you have considerable expertise in what I need to learn. Some of what you said I do not understand. If you could clarify these points it would help me more.
You say "No it's not like this with any editor used as an external editor in iPhoto." I assume you mean an external editor would edit the photo while the photo remains within the iPhoto database, so export to edit followed by import to return the edited photo to iPhoto would not be needed. Is this correct?
You say "... Intensify isn't an editor, it's a non-destructive database-based application." In my very limited reading and experience, it seems Intensity modifies single image files. How is an application intended to modify image files to change their appearance not an editor? How is an application intended to work with single files a database-based application?
While posting here I also asked MacPhun support a similar question. They replied "This editing procedure is fine, you can send the edited image from Intensify to iPhoto as shown at the screenshot attached."
The menu choice shown does allow saving in iPhoto after pressing in Intensity. However, the edited image imported into iPhoto has lost metadata such as found faces, places and comments associated with the original, and it is placed in a new Event. That MacPhun support refers to the product of what Intensity does as "the edited image" shows why I referred to Intensity as an image editor.
You say "In essence, you cannot use a non-destructive processor as an editor" yet "With Aperture I have used it as a plug-in." To me this sounds like one can use Intensity as a non-destructive processor if Intensity's function is accessed as a plug-in. That is, the necessity to export images from iPhoto to "process" (what I would call edit) them in Intensity results from how Intensity and iPhoto access the image files, not from the type of processing involved.
You say "This has nothing to do with services ..." Agreed. I mentioned services because I thought one application modifying data for another seemed like a service.
On further consideration I realize that non-destructive, eh, processing of an image requires storing the original plus the processing steps which have been implemented. This seems similar to what iPhoto's built-in editing functions do. However, I suspect Intensity's more complex processing of the image requires a more complex file structure, which iPhoto cannot read or write.
Supporting this idea of different file structures, I see my originals in iPhoto are typically JPGs of size 800 KB - 5 MB. After processing by Intensity, "-edit" is append to the file name, the format changed to tiff, and the file size increase by a factor of 8. The format conversion and consequent increase in file size I have not seen mentioned in Intensity's literature, but may be of significance to other potential users.
You say "There is no plug-in for iPhoto - perhaps you should ask the developers to make one." Agreed. Not for iPhoto, which is being terminated, but for its replacement Photos.

How well does Rewire work in Logic Pro 7.2?

Has anybody who got 7.2 tried Rewire? What do you think of it? Any visible improvement?

probably thats gonna be a no no as well
this was not a bug fix
it was more loops for the GARAGEBAND users, and an intel base LOGIC
not necessary a bug fix
i swore to god, i have a feeling after this update (7.2) apple is gonna make another update saying they have fix the real problems and we have to pay for it again
then you'll get some idiots from this forum who tell us not to blame apple but to wait and buy and try to see if the problem is still there
get a hint "LOGIC 7" was cool but useless, also 7.0.1 which was useless because it was for free and didn't really fix much bugs
then 7.1 which fix a few bugs but not the most important ones and it also introduced more bugs and they added more loops just to make us happy
now there is 7.2 .GOD!!
again the most important problems haven't been fix
I bet you, you'll get some appleASS licking user who is gonna tell us not to worry and wait for the next update and hope they fix it
why won't they just listen to our problem so they know how it is in the real world
you testing logic on a clean INTEL mac doesn't mean thats how it is all around
hopeless!!!!

IFS - how well does it work for our situtation

We currently have around 950,000 files stored on an NTFS file system. It has become a hassle to maintain and backup. We expect the number of files to grow at a pace of 150,000 per year.
These files need to be accessable by UNIX and NT. We currently are using NFS to do that for UNIX access to the files.
iFS sounds like an interesting solution to our problem. It would allow the SMB and NFS access we need. We would run iFS on Solaris. My questions are:
1. How reliable is iFS? It is stable, does it have any issues with data corruption?
2. Can iFS handle this many files efficiently?
3. What are your experiences with iFS in general?
4. Does Oracle seem committed to iFS in the future?
Any feedback is really appreciated. Please post here or you can email me at [email protected]
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Hi,
Just to let you know that I have just managed to successfully tether the MOFI3500-3GN 4G/LTE to an iPhone 5 running iOS8 using USB.
This was in the UK.
Solution was to upgrade the MOFI firmware to the latest version, then "upgrade" it again to the iPhone specific firmware.
After that it was just a case of plugging it in and turning on, off and then on the hotspot, "trusting" the router at the appropriate juncture.

E72 - How well does it work with Garmin Mobile XT?

I bought Garmin Mobile XT for my mobile and successfully installed it, but it stops responding after a while, maybe some 5-10 minutes. Has anyone else tried it with the E72?
"The 9000 series is the most reliable computer ever made." HAL 9000
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Ahhh, damn it! Ovi Maps doesn't cover Serbia (yeah, we're heaven forsaken, I know). Good thing I didn't actually buy Garmin and then figured it doesn't work.. I was considering buying it actually. Go figure - the map of Serbia, which is basically a third world country in the middle of Europe, costs exactly as much as the maps covering most of Europe. That just s*cks.
You've got kudos from me for advice, thanks!
Do you happen to know any other GPS software that does work on the E72?
"The 9000 series is the most reliable computer ever made." HAL 9000

How well does imovie work on MBA2011?

Tell if you have I7 or I5.

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How well does GarageBand work with the MB Air or the MB Pro 13"?

Greetings, everyone! I'd considering purchasing my first Apple computer -- to become more familiar with OSX (professionally) and to use GarageBand with my MIDI-compatible electronic keyboard (personally).
I'm having trouble deciding which laptop to buy--the Macbook Air or the Macbook Pro (probably the 13" -- I'm having a lot of trouble justifying the price jump from the 13" to the 15"). I like the beautiful look of the Macbook Air; but I'm wondering whether 2GB of RAM (at least for the models from Amazon.com -- where I want to buy from) will be sufficient. I plan to do basic photo editing, browsing, perhaps some simple video editing, and to use GarageBand. For that reason, I'm leaning towards the Macbook Pro 13" (sadly, with the now-dated Intel Core 2 Duo, and with 4GB).
Can anyone who is using GarageBand with either the Air or the Pro 13" with 4GB tell me what the performance is like? Would I regret going with the Air 2GB, the Pro 13" with 4GB, or even both? Thanks!

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http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/digitalkeyboards/po rtable_keyboards/psr-e403/?mode=model
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-PSR-E403-Portable-Keyboard-Accessory/dp/B000LQ7PK6
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Like most electronic keyboards I'm sure, this model doesn't have any space to place the MBP on top. What do other users use to hold their laptop in an effective spot for lessons, etc.?
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Stands-Deluxe-2-Tier-Keyboard/dp/B0002M3OJ0 looks good...but I already have the keyboard stand.
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OTOH, these products appear to be designed for placing a larger music keyboard above the primary keyboard -- not for a laptop. Appreciate any comments.

How well does premiere work with the Canon XH-A1?

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I downloaded the trial version /specifically/ to test HD capture with the camera before I spent the big $$$ on the upgrade, but it seems the -one- feature I wanted to actually test has been disabled from the trial, which makes it rather worthless for me.
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How well does the wireless "Wild Charge" pad work with the iPhone?

how well does the wireless "Wild Charge" pad work with the iPhone?

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How well does the TomTom app work?

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I have used a Garmin Nuvi760 for about 2 years and have been very pleased. When TomTom had a sale for $50 and now seems to be $60, I bought it. I also bought a kensington car mount. (http://us.kensington.com/html/17546.html). I like it. with my 3GS, there is no need for the amplified TomTom car kit. The speech quality could be better but it's loud enough. I do like the on screen presentations a bit more than my Garmin. I'm still getting used to the interface. It's a real good thing that I can use my contacts file to set destinations. My next step is to go on an 800 mile trip this month and compare the two systems side by side. So far, TomTom has not always made the best route choice and once sent me to the right address in an adjoining city. (This is southern Cal) Not good, but these are map issues which will always be evolving. Is it worth it? Yes. At $100, maybe. The good thing is that my phone is always with me and so is my GPS. I does put a drain on the battery, so it should be on charging while using in a car.

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