That's very informative Kevin. I can't think why I would want to at the moment but it's useful to know it can be done. Thanks Peter > Hi Peter, > > Yes, you can install Windows on a Mac. However, I believe you need to > have a Mac that has an Intel CPU to do this. > > Currently, I have the the Beta version of Windows 8 installed on my > MacBook. I am doing this for testing purposes. It is installed via a > Virtual software called Parallels. This concept of Virtual Disks is > quite interesting... actually allowing you to install any operating > system or program in its "own little area" of your hard drive, > separate from the rest of your hard drive programs and data. People > do this to run other operating systems on their current system or to > run programs in a separate environment for security purposes. > > But, more to your question.... Why run Windows on a Mac. > > I found this article which points to the primary reasons... > > http://www.everymac.com/mac-answers/windows-on-mac-faq/why-run-windows-on-intel-macs.html > > Hope this answers your question ! > > Regards, > Kevin. > > > Run Windows on a Mac > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIMp6QLsLpg > > Virtual Disk Image > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_disk