Analyst says Apple's Boot Camp could be "game changer"
Software released by Apple Computer today that allows versions of Microsoft's Windows operating system to run natively on Intel-based Macintosh computers is "a big deal," say analysts for American Technology Research.
"Steve Jobs did not disappoint on the 30th anniversary after all," analyst Shaw Wu said to clients in a brief research note on Wednesday.Â*"This morning, Apple announced Boot Camp beta software which allows an Intel-based Mac to run Windows natively."
The software is available as a beta right now and will ship with Mac OS X Leopard, the company's next-generation operating system slated to make its first public appearance in August.
"We believe this is a big deal and potentially could be a significant game changer," Wu worte.Â* The analyst said a key reason why Apple has not gotten more "switchers" is likely due to a lack of strong Windows compatibility, but now with Intel processors and chipsets, they are able to offer full compatibility with Windows XP on Mac.
"Additionally, with support for both EFI and BIOS for booting, Microsoft Vista will also be supported on a Mac," Wu added. "We view this as an incremental negative for HP, DELL and other PC makers as Apple will be able to garner additional PC market share."
The analyst reiterated his Buy rating on Apple shares with a price target of $101.
"Steve Jobs did not disappoint on the 30th anniversary after all," analyst Shaw Wu said to clients in a brief research note on Wednesday.Â*"This morning, Apple announced Boot Camp beta software which allows an Intel-based Mac to run Windows natively."
The software is available as a beta right now and will ship with Mac OS X Leopard, the company's next-generation operating system slated to make its first public appearance in August.
"We believe this is a big deal and potentially could be a significant game changer," Wu worte.Â* The analyst said a key reason why Apple has not gotten more "switchers" is likely due to a lack of strong Windows compatibility, but now with Intel processors and chipsets, they are able to offer full compatibility with Windows XP on Mac.
"Additionally, with support for both EFI and BIOS for booting, Microsoft Vista will also be supported on a Mac," Wu added. "We view this as an incremental negative for HP, DELL and other PC makers as Apple will be able to garner additional PC market share."
The analyst reiterated his Buy rating on Apple shares with a price target of $101.
Comments
Originally posted by Anders
So our friend Wu is a gamer, then?
I was about to say that! There was a joke ready to be said. Pun Pun!
Originally posted by Naraa Haras
I guess Wu missed the announcement that Vista will NOT support EFI.
neither does XP, hence the need for Boot Camp.
Sounds intriguing, if you don't have to buy a *new* copy of XP--although I've seen XP fairly cheap recently, probably to sell more copies before Vista ships.
i have already manually updated all the software i need but i can't even get boot camp to run.
any suggestions?
cheers,
chung lee
Originally posted by Anders
Lets keep this thread "What does this mean for AAPL?" and let all the other stuff go into the main thread.
It means AAPL will skyrocket. Buy now.
A nice Stock ralley to new hights and i can afford a couple of MacBook Pros...
Even though I can do this (boot Windows on a Mac) I will NOT be doing so. This is the case even if you decide not to make OS X games any longer. I will go without games or buy a PS2 or PS3 before buying any versions of Windows. And no I won't be buying a lamebox (a.k.a. X-Box) either.
So ... keep those native Mac OS X games coming so I can keep buying them.
Thanks in advance
would it be possible to boot straight from disk?
This is good news to hear from Apple, sure this will get windows share
Tommy
Originally posted by tommyt74
Would it be possible for game manufactures not to use an operating system at all?
would it be possible to boot straight from disk?
Reminds me of playing Silent Service on my friend's Tandy back in the 80s
A new wave of switchers is coming!!
Originally posted by tommyt74
Would it be possible for game manufactures not to use an operating system at all?
would it be possible to boot straight from disk?
This is good news to hear from Apple, sure this will get windows share
Tommy
Actually what you are asking for is for a game AND the OS to be on the CD an for the computer to run the OS and the game when inserted. Yes this is possible but you would still have whatever OS is already running. People won't want to wait for a reboot.
Originally posted by oberpongo
Luckily i bought some Call-Options on Apple-Shares last Week;-)
A nice Stock ralley to new hights and i can afford a couple of MacBook Pros...
AAAARG.
I talked about buying exactly that a week ago when it was at the bottom. And I did nothing since I know jack shit about it.
Originally posted by Naraa Haras
I guess Wu missed the announcement that Vista will NOT support EFI.
Wu is on the right track here.
From Apple:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/
(right sidebar)
"EFI and BIOS
Macs use an ultra-modern industry standard technology called EFI to handle booting. Sadly, Windows XP, and even the upcoming Vista, are stuck in the 1980s with old-fashioned BIOS. But with Boot Camp, the Mac can operate smoothly in both centuries."
Best,
K
Originally posted by Kasper
Wu is on the right track here.
From Apple:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/
(right sidebar)
"EFI and BIOS
Macs use an ultra-modern industry standard technology called EFI to handle booting. Sadly, Windows XP, and even the upcoming Vista, are stuck in the 1980s with old-fashioned BIOS. But with Boot Camp, the Mac can operate smoothly in both centuries."
Best,
K
Lmao, I love Apple :-P
Originally posted by akheron01
Reminds me of playing Silent Service on my friend's Tandy back in the 80s
Or better yet, on an Apple IIGS!! I must have been 8! haha