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I wonder how important the ability to virtualize Windows is to Apple converting Windows users? My impression is that it's quite important. Even if people don't
by ianferrel 15y ago
I wonder how important the ability to virtualize Windows is to Apple converting Windows users?
My impression is that it's quite important. Even if people don't end up using Windows for much, they know that they can, and that significantly lowers the risks and cost of transition.
If future versions of Windows run on ARM and Microsoft does a good job of handling compatibility with older software, this might not be a major issue. But I'd bet that it's still a major consideration.
- nupark2 15y agoI think it matters more for mid-range business market, less so for the home consumer that may find an iPad already meets most of their needs. Personally, Windows virtualization is an unfortunate requirement I have due to Windows-only hardware development tools. I'm still pissed at Atmel for basing their modern AVR Studio 5 on Visual Studio, rather than on the Eclipse-based work they did for the previous version of AVR32 Studio.