MacBook/Pro, Bootcamp and Windows 10

[chml]

Hi all, I'm weighing up the benefit of getting a MacBook/Pro - I need to use Sage software as well which is only available on Windows so I'm looking at Bootcamp (I think that's the Windows emulator?) Does anybody know the cost of Bootcamp and Windows 10 as looking online seems to throw up a whole host of options. Also, is there any system requirements on the MacBook specific to Bootcamp/10?

Thanks in advance

[boxst]

I would (and do) use vmware fusion. You can run Windows in a, erm, window and the emulation is excellent.

[chml]

boxst said:

I would (and do) use vmware fusion. You can run Windows in a, erm, window and the emulation is excellent.

Thanks! That sounds ideal, do I then just buy Windows from Microsoft? Sorry to be a numpty, would that also let me load the programs I need onto Windows?

[boxst]

Yes, you buy Windows. Although I use Amazon (for £10 or so) or your work may have a deal with Microsoft. I have bought from: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01759H62S/ref... but there seem to be lots of sellers.

You then have a full version of Windows running where you can do whatever you wish, so you just load programs as normal.

[nyt]

You can also use Parallels: https://www.parallels.com/uk/

Virtual machines are quite big so make sure that you buy a Mac with enough disk space (probably not the 128Gb model).
8Gb of memory is enough to run a virtual machine but 16Gb is better.

ETA: free trial at: https://www.parallels.com/uk/products/desktop/tria... - including Windows

Edited by nyt on Sunday 9th June 16:14

[Troubleatmill]

Been using Parallels for years. More than happy.


It runs exactly like a Windows PC.
As long as you are not running high CPU gaming - it will meet your needs perfectly.

[andygo]

Another vote for Parallels here. Seamless, just like opening another, er, window..