OSX slowdown due to XP install?

Question

Has anyone noticed a general slowdown in OSX after installing XP? Boot up is definitely slower and it seems like apps bounce more on launch than usual. Or am I on crack?
Does anyone have results of a stock 2GHz MBP w/ 1GB RAM that they've benchmarked either with XBench, GeekBench or Cinebench I'd like to have compare benchmarks pre- and post-XP install.

Answer 1

OSX should perform just as well after installing Windows XP dual boot, however there are quite a few issues which you should be aware of. For example:
On the Mac Mini in particular, if you have installed additional RAM, an internal fan may run non-stop even under OS X. You will need to manually open up the Mini and make sure the fan jumper cable was reconnected after the upgrade.
Updates to OS X will cause the system to revert back to the boot.efi. You will have to rebless the xom.efi file to get dual boot back
The same issue occurs anytime you open up the StartupDisk Control Panel
Control-Alt-Del doesn't work in XP (you have to use a keymapper to give your self a Del key).
The only video drivers that work right now are for the Mini.
Many other drivers are not yet available, or are only partially working.
You must be VERY careful if you want to uninstall XP and restore your system to its factory OS X condition. You Mac may become completely un-bootable. (there are fixes for this, see FAQ link below).
Can not install an app from a CD on a Mac Mini solo.
Can't read/write to OSX partition from XP without installing something like MacDrive on XP (not even sure if this is working yet)
These are just a few things to be aware of. There are many other issues that are still being worked on. The goal is ultimately to develop an easy to use, stable, XP dual boot installer with complete support for drivers, etc. Thats the goal but it might be a while before they get there. Be very cautious and make sure you are pretty skilled with XP and OS X before you try installing XP. Or just make sure you back-up any important files on your Mac and CAREFULLY review the onmac.com wiki.
some links:
Main Dual boot Site:
http://onmac.net/
The Wiki - the best, most organized resource for info on dual boot:
http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Main_Page
The FAQ on the Wiki:
http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Users/FAQ
MacBook Specific (scroll to bottom to see table of working non working drivers):
http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Users/FAQ
MacMini Specific (scroll to bottom to see table of working non working drivers):
http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Mac_mini
All Sytems Drivers (click on column headings for your particular system, then scroll to bottom for driver status):
http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Users/Drivers
How To install XP dual boot with screen shots (obviously this is an important one):
http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/HOWTO
Where the project is going (the developer's goals):
http://wiki.onmac.net/index.php/Developers/Project_Direction
Good luck.