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By DOS I assume you mean windows .exe programs, and yes they can under certain conditions.
If you have a program like parallels, boot camp or fusion, you can run windows on the Mac.
if you want to stay in the mac environment, you can use applications like crossover to run them.
being completely honest, if you want to run windows applications, just buy a windows computer, most desktops can be built for less than 400 dollars if you find the right stuff. That and I like my mac to be my fun machine, not windows machine.
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Why would it be difficult to use old software in a new computer?
Depends on the software, it is not really to software that is a problem now, it is the hardware. Most machines now run what is called a 32 or 64 bit architecture. DOS and older programs use with 8 bit or 16 bit so they are not able to run backwards compatible. You can install virtual machines that mimic the lower bit architecture then you can run those programs in a virtual shell. Oracle VM Box is a free program that you can use to do this.
What is better when installing windows 7 on a Mac the 32 or 64 bit software?
It is almost always better to install the 64-bit version of an operating system when the processor supports it. The only reasons to install the 32-bit version of Windows 7 would be if your Mac only has a 32-bit processor (only the 2006 Mac Minis and early 2006 iMacs had 32-bit processors), or if you need to run 16-bit Windows or DOS applications.
What architecture does sixty four bit Windows 7 data software operate in?
The architecture the sixty four bit Windows 7 data software operates in is a 8 current microprocessor architectures, they have existed before in supercomputers.
Will the current 32bit Mac OS X Leopard OS software run on the new upcoming 64bit snow leopard?
Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) is able to run both 32 Bit and 64 Bit software seamlessly. (See links below)
What is a Mac address and what is the bit size of a Mac address in a nic?
MAC bit size is 16 digits. but MAC bit is 48 each.
The Intel 64-bit architecture is a radical departure from the Intel 32-bit Pentium architecture?
Itanium
What is the difference between windows 3.0 and Windows 7 architecture?
Windows 3.0 is a 16-bit architecture. Windows 7 is 32-bit architecture.
Sony Vegas on mac without downloading windows?
The Sony Vegas video editing software requires Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit SP2 (SP3 recommended), Windows Vista™ 32-bit or 64-bit (SP1 recommended), or Windows 7. There is no Mac OS X version.
What is computer architecture and computer organization?
What is architecture?Architecture is the bit of the CPU (Central Processing Unit, or Processor) and/or software. The software can be an Operating System (such as Windows, MAC, or Linux) or even Video Games and other applications.The bit is the amount of data flow that goes through the CPU. Common bits today are 32-bit and 64-bit. If you have a 32-bit CPU, you MUST use a 32-bit OS (Operating System). If you have a 64-bit you can run BOTH 32-bit or 64-bit.What should you chose?If you have a 64-bit CPU, choose 64-bit. It can allocate more RAM (Random Access Memory) and can run both 32-bit and 64-bit software.Seeing x86?That is a 32-bit architecture. Why is it called this? I have no idea.What is a computer organization?When you install an OS, you are asked your name, and organization you work for. It is to register that computer in your name in case anyone needs to find out who it belongs to. If you don't have an organization you can put your address, or leave it blank.
Can you use PC programs on a Mac?
Yup, you can also run windows on a mac. Most document files will open in the mac equivalent of their software and the full Microsoft office suite is available for mac. Failing that, install windows under 'bootcamp' or using virtualisation software like vmware fusion or parallels. No idea why you'd want to run windows programmes on a mac though - a bit like trying to play an 8 track on a blu-ray machine.
What computer organization or architecture is likely to survive the most years?
Both Windows and Unix based operating systems will continue to evolve with hardware. Currently, 64-bit architecture is becoming more common and will slowly replace 32-bit architecture. Given time, 128-bit architecture will likely replace 64-bit, and so on.
Which type of architecture 8085 has?
8 bit
