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dRic2 said:
Virtual box allows you share folders between operating systems, there is nothing to it.
Windows on Mac: Dual Boot or Virtual Desktop?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the options for running Windows on a Mac, specifically whether to use dual boot or a virtual desktop setup. Participants explore the implications of each approach for running modeling programs, including considerations of memory space, software compatibility, and ease of file sharing.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses concern about the memory space required for dual booting and reinstalling programs, preferring to avoid virtual machines.
- Another suggests that RAM space would not be affected by dual booting and proposes installing Windows on a second hard drive.
- Some participants argue that running separate machines in parallel is preferable to dual booting due to potential file sharing issues between Mac and Windows.
- Participants discuss the affordability of Windows machines compared to Macs, with some expressing reluctance to purchase a new PC solely for running a specific program.
- One participant mentions using Darwine to run Windows-only programs on Mac, while others share their experiences with Parallels and VirtualBox for running Windows VMs.
- There is a discussion about the nature of the program needed, with some participants suggesting it may be possible to recompile it for Mac if it does not rely on Windows-specific features.
- Concerns are raised about the resource intensity of the program and the implications for using a virtual machine versus dual booting.
- File sharing between the virtual machine and Mac is questioned, with suggestions for creating partitions or using USB memory sticks for shared data.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach, with multiple competing views on the merits of dual booting versus using a virtual machine. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the optimal solution for running Windows programs on a Mac.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the ease of file sharing between operating systems in virtual machines and the potential need to reinstall software. There are also discussions about the specific requirements of the simulation program and whether it can run effectively on a virtual setup.
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