Current software compatibility for the MBP's?

I dug around thru the site, but can't quite tell what atypical software can run on the Pro. Can Rhino or any other modeling programs that traditionally run on PC's work with the Intel core?
Any insight would be appreciated before I release 3+ grand back into the Apple.
best, carne

When you receive your MBP, it will be loaded with the Macintosh Operating System. If you would like to ALSO add to it Windows, you will need to download and install BootCamp which will provide the following:
* Assist the user in repartitioning their hardrive from its default configuration which only has ONE partition (For Mac OS) to TWO partitions (One for MAC, one for Windows)
* It also provides the user with the required Windows Drivers to properly support the MBP (display drivers, sound drivers, etc). Without these drivers you will not be able to take advantage of the features of your MBP under Windows.
* Once you have used BootCamp and installed Windows, you will have the choice during bootup to boot EITHER into Windows, or into MacOSX.
* BootCamp is currently a separate download, but I have come to understand that it will be integrated as part of the next major release of OSX. Currently it is considered a Beta offering.
Lastly, Parallels allows you to run Windows ONTOP of MacOSX - meaning that your Windows XP (and programs) will run INSIDE a Window (or fullscreen if you prefer) at the same time you are running MacOSX. Therefore, MacOSX is the host operating system, and Windows becomes the client operating system and the CPUs will be running both simultaneously.
The order is this:
*Boot Into OSX
*Load Parallels
*Boot Windows Inside a Parallel Virtual Machine Window.
You'll be able to move your mouse between programs running directly under OSX, and your Windows Virtual Machine (unless you are in fullscreen mode). These are features of Parallels, and should not be confused with BootCamp.
I recommend you download and read the release notes for both BootCamp and Parallels so you can get a better idea of how they work.
If you are only interested in running Windows and Windows Applications, the MBP may not be the best choice for you.
If you are interested in exploring (as an artist) the advantages of the Mac, while continuing to have compatibility with your existing software, than perhaps the Mac IS a good choice for you.
Good luck,
Golan.

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