Is it possible to run Windows 7 via BootCamp on an iMac?

[ProgrammingFun]

And I heard that Mac doesn't have a registry...
And pirated software...another reason why Windows pwns!

[jcollins1991]

LOL OSX doesn't do anything like that, I've run pirated stuff before, though the yahoo post is true (I eventually went out and bought the software I'd downloaded XD)... And really there's no reason to really need pirated software, it's not that expensive to buy most software (unless it's some crazy stuff meant for professionals)...

[SS1389]

LOL thanks Yeah, I'll be needing those kind of things . . . . what's the MSOffice equivalent for Mac?

[wtd]

SS1389 @ Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:51 am wrote:

what's the MSOffice equivalent for Mac?

Ummm...

Microsoft Office?

[SS1389]

Yeah. It's Office for Mac right? Do you if there is a trustworthy pirated version of it?

[ProgrammingFun]

SS1389 @ Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:48 pm wrote:

Yeah. It's Office for Mac right? Do you if there is a trustworthy pirated version of it?

I know a place...a place where all you pirated Windows + Mac + Linux (Linux is less likely) dreams will come true
I'll PM you about it...when you ask me to

[jcollins1991]

Just download openoffice or use textedit... Or download LaTeX

[SS1389]

Thanks for the suggestions. Office for Mac is just more favourable for me.

[ProgrammingFun]

SS1389 @ Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:11 pm wrote:

Thanks for the suggestions. Office for Mac is just more favourable for me.

I thought you wanted iWork...

[SS1389]

After reading some reviews, I think I'll go with Office For Mac...lol take a bit of Windows with me when I move.

[andrew.]

I wanted to clear some stuff up:
1. OS X doesn't have a registry like Windows. I don't see how that's a bad thing.
2. Like pretty much all other operating systems, it is possible to pirate software for Mac. I wouldn't recommend it though because like on Windows, apps may phone home and stuff.
3. IMO, Office 2011 for Mac is well worth the money. Also, if you're in university, you may get a discount. I bought Office 2011 Academic (basically the full version at a discounted price) for $90. I'd recommend Office 2011 over iWork and OO for Mac.

[SS1389]

1. No, it's a really good thing. I ran into a problem with Windows earlier regarding the registry, so I'm eager to switch to Mac and not run into those ever again.
2. True, but the software is too pricey for its functionality.
3. Thanks for all your tips. Helped me decide a lot of things. Also, could you PM me a link to download Office for Mac for free (reliable please)? And ScreenFlow?

[ProgrammingFun]

I already did...you just have to learn to trust it...

[SS1389]

Sorry, which post are you responding to? Remember to use the quote next time.

[SS1389]

Thanks for all the posts guys. I finally found ScreenFlow and Office for Mac free downloads. They can be found at CNET, in case anyone else happens to read over this and gets interested.