Wednesday, August 16, 2006

 

Apple updates Boot Camp

Apple has released an update to Boot Camp. Boot Camp, which allows users to run Windows XP on any new Intel-based Mac, will be included in Leopard next year, but is available for download today www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp.

Changes in Boot Camp 1.1 beta

Boot Camp 1.1 beta contains many updates and is intended for all new and previous Boot Camp beta users.Boot Camp 1.1 beta includes:
* Support for the latest Intel-based Macintosh computers
* Easier partitioning using presets for popular sizes
* Ability to install Windows XP on any internal disk
* iSight camera support
* Support for built-in microphones
* Right-click when pressing the right-hand Apple key on Apple keyboards
* Improved Apple keyboard support including Delete, PrintScreen, NumLock, and ScrollLock keys

Updating to Boot Camp 1.1 beta
If you previously installed Boot Camp beta, you should update to Boot Camp 1.1 beta. You don't need to partition your hard drive again (unless you want to change its size) or reinstall your Macintosh and Windows software or documents, but it's very important to update the Boot Camp Assistant software, create a new Macintosh Drivers for Windows CD and install the updated software it contains on Windows XP. Complete instructions are provided in the Installation and Setup Guide included with the Boot Camp 1.1 beta software.

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