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Why don't programs work on macs and why can't a mac have the same programs as a Windows Computer?
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∙ 16y ago
Mac OS is BSD-based and Windows is NT-based. NT came from the depths of OS/2; BSD came from the depths of UNIX. Both systems are very different and use different executable file formats. Both OSes are commercial and neither supports the other in any way so neither OS can run the other's applications. There are, however, virtualization options for Mac OS to run Windows under Mac OS concurrently, and virtually all MacBooks and MacBook Pros today are Intel based so one can use Apple's Boot Camp software to dual-boot and (non-concurrently) run Windows XP and Mac OS on the same laptop. Virtualizing Mac OS from Windows or running Mac OS on PCs is not supported by Apple, although ingenious hackers have figured out how to "reverse engineer" Mac OS to run on a typical PC, with varying degrees of hardware support. However, the legality of the same is highly questionable.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt can, but it can't LEGALLY be run on a Windows machine. Apple will not license their OS for other non-Apple hardware. Microsoft has no such agreement for Windows.
Normally when you buy a PC your money goes to a different company for the OS, parts, service, software, accessories -- If Apple makes everything, and their products don't work with other companies' products, then their customers will need to buy more from them. This goes for more than just Macs.
Microsoft primarily makes software... they don't build PCs.
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You downloaded Constructor but it says you cant play it if you dont have Windows 95 and DirectX 5 What should you do?
Future versions of Windows are still capable of running Windows 95 programs and programs that use DirectX 5. Most likely, no specific action is needed; just install and run the program.
You recently got windows 7 and now must of your programs dont work is there a way around this or do you have to install them again?
You have to check if the computer you are using is compatible with the new software windows 7 before downloading it.
How can you divide computer windows into 4 panes?
you dont
What Windows utility can be used to prevent start-up programs from launching when a computer is turned on?
I Dont really think there is one but all you have to do is open the programs that always start up and in there setting it should be a box ticked open program when windows startup all you have to do is untick that box and they wont bug you anymore
Your computer is stuck you cant get past the windows password screen you dont know the password how can you bypass it or reset it completely?
I think you will have to reinstall the OS. If there are no other user accounts on the computer that another user could use in order to get in, you will need to reinstall Windows :(
How do you stop your computer from making the loud humming sound?
You cant that is basicly your computer working most new computers dont humm but no you cant
Who invented windows for a computer?
The team called apple! Ps dont delete this
What kind of virus disables registry editing and command prompt disables and prevents windows firewall form starting and causes programs to open at random when you start windows?
what programs are starting? internet explorer? downloaders? its impossible to give you an answer if you dont know what programs...
In the 1960's did computer companies write their own computer programs?
I dont know...... I was born 4 decades after that...loll
Is it possible to play a computer game on your computer even if you dont have the right windows?
Sometimes it's possible, it depends on the game.
How can you set the firing order on your 92' Buick park ave?
you cant, its dont by the computer
How do you remove a computer bug?
you cant remove it you have to format you computer. hope you dont have something very important that will be removed... good luck
