Afternoon, Domain Server Compatibility:- OS X server does not support Windows 7 at all as per Apple information release MacWindows: Apple, MS, say Win 7 client can't join OS X Server PDC Domain But some have made it work others have not. I have no success yet utilising PDC in SMB, but Samba can be configured to work with many other Linux alternatives ClearOS, eBox/Zentyal and the usual binaries...ClearOS Firewall/Gateway here excepts Win7 as PDC, which I can then authorise against OS X server.
WinXP has no issues with any at all. Everything works in XP without fault somewhere somehow, and I still use within MacBook Pro. So in a OS X environment check with Admins, if Windows environment again check, but would suggest Windows 7. I find Win 7 works great on all Mac Intel machines especially latest offerings, remember to install Bootcamp from OS X install disk once Windows installed. This updates system and makes Windows OS X keyboard and other machine compatible. This same for WinXP also. Windows 7 is available as a Academic offering for $49, but will need a previous version of windows installed, email of list. WinXp also has some deals again email. There are some companies that have not released Win7 Drivers or plug-ins so check all devices planning on using; especially phones for tethering and ADSL modems. 64bit or 32bit both work on Mac Intel lots of memory on machine go 64Bit, but maybe a few more hassles with drivers and overall compatibility on Macs usually not issue, BUT. Avoid VISTA Windows XP will be supported by Microsoft for sometime yet, but only Service Pack 3 and beyond. Professional version for all offerings as it offers the network connectivity. Cheers! `RobD... On 17Oct2010, at 6:47 pm, Peter Bull wrote: > > I need to buy a copy of Windoze for my iMac. The choice is between Windows XP > with Service Pack 3, or Windows 7. > What is the preference? Is one better/worse than the other? > > > Personally, I think Windows is rubbish anyway, but I am hoping to gain some > desk space by running Windows on the Mac and getting rid of my PC. > Regards, > > Peter Bull > pb...@bbnet.com.au > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
