Comments on: Dare I say this aloud? Boot Camp is a gimmick

Apple's new software lets Windows run on the Mac. But CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says a different OS is really the focus. Guess which one.

[bumalong]

I'm givinmg it a try....

Well, I'm going to give it a try. I am, frankly, weary of walking through the mud everytime I turn the machine on. All that security crap makes computing a nightmare now. Can't start working without damned update crap coming on. I am cuss-fired tired of this crap. XP is stands for eXcrement Pile as far as I'm concerned. I'm expecting a shiny new iMac to be delivered today. Along with Claris Works-oops-Apple Works. Yes, I'm fed up with MS Office, too. Too cuss-fired much crap to go through jus to do some writing or crunching.
If the iMac isn't any better, then I'm taking up Chinese Checkers.

[CmdCrane]

boot camp for mission critical apps

I think a boot camp capability is essential. I am a severe diabetic, an Aids patient, with many secondary medical problems. The software that supports my insulin pump, my MedicAlert, and other applications are only available on Windows. I have limited income and person space.