Advice on buying first mini wanted

[dharlow]

Hi all, Old mac user (since 1988+) but just about to buy my first Intel machine.
Can anyone tell me if I can install snow leopard on a brand new mini straight out of the box?
Have to do this as I can't afford to update my CS2 and other 'rosetta' based software yet!
All advice gratefully received
Thanks in advance
Dom

[Smithcraft]

No, the new minis do not support 10.6. I think you would have to go back to a 2010 system.

SC
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Make sure it has pins!

[billb]

Smithy is right. You'll need to find a mini that
shipped with an older OS that came with Roestta.
Installing an older OS version on a new mini
isn't supported.

THIS LINK may be helpful.
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[Rockysv]

A little off subject -- i know you can run Windows on a Mac -- can you run a Mac OS on a PC ?

[billb]

The short answer is yes, the long
answer is if you have to ask its
probably above your pay grade
to get it working reliably. Its not
easy unless your a MAC/PC Geek.
Even then it usually not easy.
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MacBook AIR 11 Inch
Mac mini, Model 1.1, 2.33 GHz C2D Proc
20" iMac G4 PPC

[Rockysv]

Ok
does it work better the other way ? running windows on a mac ?

the only reason i ask is i have a pc my brother gave me that has a 500 G HD --i thought it may be something i could use -- and i have no want to learn windows -- i'm not very far along with Mac stuff

[billb]

Much better.
Google: Apple Mac Boot Camp.
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16GB RAM, Samsung 512GB SSD
MacBook AIR 11 Inch
Mac mini, Model 1.1, 2.33 GHz C2D Proc
20" iMac G4 PPC

[philiparcario]

also look into vmWare fusion. this allows both windows and mac on a mac at the same time. cost 50 bucks but runs on a sale once in a while for 25
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