Have...macbook pro, 10.5.1, need min Win OS, which one should i purchase?
which windows OS should i install on my memory maxed MacBook PRO laptop? Want the min memory, min $$ spent but need to make sure i can access web sites with internet explorer. Don't need to run games, run applications except for IE.
I'm a realtor and the sites i need to get info from require internet explorer. Firefox and safari are not compatible. I already called these sites and they said the data they return to the website was written for IE and not safari or firefox. These are must go to sites and i figure the best way to access them is to run boot camp, download a window OS. BUT....
I only want the minimum windows OS to save $$$ and memory. I'm already using 70G of 80G. I plan to buy an external and move photo's and movies over before i install windows. Also, I know i need to vista or xp with service pac 2.
But, which Windows OS is best for minimal conflicts but also buying the OS that takes the smallest amount of memory.? Only want to access web sites and see spreadsheet data only available on IE. Not using windows for any other applications or uses.
Thanks in advance
Any
Hi and welcome to Discussions,
with waht you want to do in Windows and with your MacBook Pro a 32-bit OEM version of either Windows XP Home with Service-Pack 2 or Vista Home Premium would be sufficient.
Although these versions might not let you use the full amount of RAM installed in your MBP, but rather something between 2GB and 3.5GB, that shouldn't be of much concern to you, since the IE (and other Office programs) are not that much RAM-hungry.
Regards
Stefan
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