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I got the Mac, now what? Mac halp plz.
Posted 2 months ago, last post 2 months ago by chief_runningwater
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So my mom surprised me yesterday by talking with an Apple store associate and got me the pro because it's better for gaming. I almost fainted 'cause she's got this vendetta against computer gaming. Maybe someone talked some sense into her. Now to run Steam I need to install windows through bootcamp. I have several windows install discs but they don't include service pack 2. Where can I get one? (No hax/warez) Can I trade the disc in or something? As for games and programs that run on the mac, what are some good ones?

	. www.teampg.com \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Mac isn't for gaming. It's more geared towards computer art

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Thanks, I know.

	S.T.A.R.S Punisher . I See the blessed Virgin Mary! \| Y2M	x 3
	Posted 2 months ago
You download the SP 2 update, not buy it. Check the Microsoft website.

	. o_o \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
If you run through boot camp it should just update automatically like a normal pc, as long as you have a legal serial code.
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	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
It won't boot through the disc partition, so I just removed it for now. The help dialogue says that the disc must also include SP2. But if you bought your computer recently enough to get SP2, why would you need to buy a new computer?!

	. Freelance brain. \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by bclose It won't boot through the disc partition, so I just removed it for now. The help dialogue says that the disc must also include SP2. But if you bought your computer recently enough to get SP2, why would you need to buy a new computer?! I can't follow you really.
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	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by Brainz I can't follow you really. The mac provides a way to let you partition the hard drive and install windows. The windows installer is called boot camp. The boot camp wants me to use a windows install disk that has service pack 2 on it. I have a disc that has service pack one. It will not even start windows and so I cannot update the service pack that way. I need another way to get my mac to install windows on the partition.

	Yyum . Audiophile \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
I'm still wondering why you're trying to install steam on a Mac, unless you're just going to use the SDKs. Even if it has the ability to run Windows, I doubt the hardware will run Steam games very well. At any rate, just download a version of XP w/SP2, and burn it on a disk. As long as you still bought the serial code, its legal.

	Eminence . http://exiledstudios.co.uk/ \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
I don't see why other people don't understand you. However as far as I know, the only way to get a legitimate copy of Windows XP + SP2 on the same CD is to buy it. This however isn't a good option for you, as you already have an XP key and do not need another one. Does it give you another option, such as inserting another CD with SP2 on it afterwards?

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
It's got better specs than my desktop did and it ran things fine. I was working on a pentium 4 processor. Now i'm dual core. :) I'll try to get the CD burned.

	Yyum . Audiophile \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by Suicidal Mofo I don't see why other people don't understand you. However as far as I know, the only way to get a legitimate copy of Windows XP + SP2 on the same CD is to buy it. This however isn't a good option for you, as you already have an XP key and do not need another one. Does it give you another option, such as inserting another CD with SP2 on it afterwards? Service Pack 2 is free as long as you're running a legit copy of XP. You might be able to talk with Microsoft and give them proof of purchase, and they might send you a XP+SP2 CD. If not, you'll have to find someplace to download it.

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
There is a way to do it, which is a bit complicated and lengthy, I'll look it over.

	Eminence . http://exiledstudios.co.uk/ \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by mryyum Posted by Suicidal Mofo I don't see why other people don't understand you. However as far as I know, the only way to get a legitimate copy of Windows XP + SP2 on the same CD is to buy it. This however isn't a good option for you, as you already have an XP key and do not need another one. Does it give you another option, such as inserting another CD with SP2 on it afterwards? Service Pack 2 is free as long as you're running a legit copy of XP. You might be able to talk with Microsoft and give them proof of purchase, and they might send you a XP+SP2 CD. If not, you'll have to find someplace to download it. I know SP2 is free. The only problem is that he needs a cd with XP and SP2 on it. The CD he has, has SP1 on it. If you can give him a solution, other than torrenting XP with SP2 or getting it off limewire then tell him, not me.

	. Has 15 DSM submissions so far :] \| Y2M	x 3
	Posted 2 months ago
Just download "CrossOver Games" it will let you install steam alone with any steam game directly for steam re-written for macs. Google it.

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
I got the Crossover Games and I'm DLin CS:S right now, thanks so much!

	. Sticks n stones and weed and bombs \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by bclose Hahaha you're a douchebag! Congratulations!!! 1st, you didn't even quote me right. 2nd, If you were paying any attention at all, I have no choice as to Mac/PC. Sooooooo leave or GTFO. Dick. Why are Macs best for gaming? lol

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Goddamn. The PRO is better for gaming than the basic Macbook, I had a choice between the two. I would have preferred to get an HP, but my parents said Mac.

	Eminence . http://exiledstudios.co.uk/ \| Y2M	x 3
	Posted 2 months ago
I wish people would stop asking why you got a mac. Its irrelevant to the thread topic.

	dys . Silence is golden. Duct tape is silver. \| Y2M	x 1
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by FlugleBinder Why did you get apple? why not pc? Because his parents were only going to get him a Mac. Reading is fun.

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Thanks, Dys. You seem to be one of the few intelligent people here. Welcome to the club.

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Can you actually read? My parents aren't going to buy me anything other than a Mac, which I am working on right now! CS:S works fine, but I suck without a mouse... :(

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	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by FlugleBinder Posted by dys Posted by FlugleBinder Why did you get apple? why not pc? Because his parents were only going to get him a Mac. Reading is fun. but mac is a load of hairy shit (WHY MAC)?????????? Most newer macs can beat the living shit out of whatever PC you have. Also, I think Blizzard usually releases most of their games for Mac so look for them.

	. Movie Fanatic :D \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by bclose Thanks, Dys. You seem to be one of the few intelligent people here. Welcome to the club. Don't be a hypocrite, you're the one who chose to buy a mac for gaming. People just wanted to know why you chose that instead of a PC, although you are right that mos do not pay attention or even bother to read the thread itself. Either way, try to approach questions with a more subtle rudeness next time then "Hahaha you're a douchebag! Congratulations!!!", it usually doesn't attract the happiest people. PS: Moses, that doesn't make sense to me at all; most macs are not even built for gaming, let alone have support for the majority of games released. Most choose PC because it's less of a hassle then attempting to get a game working on a MAC. I'm not saying they're horribad for gaming, they just aren't something people look for when talking about Non-console gaming.

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by Saitek Don't be a hypocrite, you're the one who chose to buy a mac for gaming. ... mos[t] do not pay attention or even bother to read the thread itself. Hypocritical much? I have said multiple times that it was not my choice, mac vs. pc, my parents made me go for mac.

	. Movie Fanatic :D \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by bclose Posted by Saitek Don't be a hypocrite, you're the one who chose to buy a mac for gaming. ... mos[t] do not pay attention or even bother to read the thread itself. Hypocritical much? I have said multiple times that it was not my choice, mac vs. pc, my parents made me go for mac. Then you should have convinced them otherwise, they obviously know nothing about it.

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
No more arguing. /thread

	. New Set On The Way \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
So the Macbook pro works fine for css? How many fps? I might be getting a Macbook Pro so I want to know :o

	::. Dominion \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
I don't know what to tell you other than trying to find a copy of XP with SP2 built in and just using your own CD key to register. You may even try calling Microsoft and ask them if it's possible. As for games, pretty much anything blizzard will be on MAC, and spore will be on mac at launch. Other than that you're stuck with windows. As for programs, get ilife and you should be set.

	. New Set On The Way \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Posted by Botch I don't know what to tell you other than trying to find a copy of XP with SP2 built in and just using your own CD key to register. You may even try calling Microsoft and ask them if it's possible. As for games, pretty much anything blizzard will be on MAC, and spore will be on mac at launch. Other than that you're stuck with windows. As for programs, get ilife and you should be set. He got Counter-Strike Source to work fine on his mac.

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
5 bots on cs_office I got everywhere from 30-130 FPS, mostly 45-70 during action and flying file cabinets. But unless you're an alien you can't tell the difference between the 60 and the 130. So it's fine. I think so anyway.

	. Too Close? \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
Fuckin SDK doesn't work. i have tried everything and the one document I want to see (the hammer help thing) is offline. Any suggestions?

	germs95 . PureEvil 128 \| Y2M	x 0
	Posted 2 months ago
My lptop is macbook(not pro). I dont use mac os x to play cs I use window xp and bootcamp to play cs. well it quite nice. i bought ma macbook last year
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	Posted 2 months ago
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