I was thinking of using bootcamp as it comes with OSX and I get the impression that it does everything for you and it just works... I don't envisage using windows for anything much other than MConfig so a happy to just boot into it when required.
The comment about OEM is more worrying though... I've not heard of licenses being rescinded... is that a real concern? The prices are quite a bit cheaper and indeed the retail versions are difficult to come across now. However, if it doesn't work it's even more expensive. Has anyone else any experience with OEM licenses on a Mac?
Hi John,
I use Bootcamp with my MacBook Pro. I am running Windows 7 professional. I think the best way of thinking about Boot camp is that it turns your Mac into two separate computers, a Mac and a PC. You choose which one you want when you start the machine. To swap between Mac OS and windows requires the machine to reboot. I personally find this easier as I used to run 'Parallels' and I'd occasionally accidentally close it and then have to wait for Windows to restart again within the program.
The only issue that I had with installing windows was getting the drivers for the keyboard backlighting and more importantly trackpad working. This required plugging in a spare mouse to the macbook. I also had to download the drivers from another mac and copy them across as it didn't work automatically.
I've heard of the OEM licenses running for a bit and then stopping. However, I think that the problem is resolved using Microsoft automated telephone license system so not too much of a problem.
I used the same USB to RS232 cable that is been using with my Windows XP laptop without issue. Windows 7 recognised it as a device and installed the driver. Mconfig had to be told which port it was connected to but otherwise fine.
I hope this helps?
Peter
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