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Can I install two operating systems on 1 PC?

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August 27, 2014 5:27:31 PM

I'm going to build a new computer and I was wondering if it was possible to instal Windows 8.1 and Mac OS X Yosemite on the same computer? Id assume id need two SSD drives 1 for each operating system but I don't know if that would even work! Can it be done? Any and all suggestions are welcome THANK YOU!

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a b * Windows 8
August 27, 2014 5:40:27 PM

Yes, it can absolutely be done - it's called dual booting. You only need two partitions, not two drives. I currently boot windows 8.1, Debian, and Windows 7 with softxpand all from one drive.

That being said, be very careful with Mac OS; it's incredibly picky. You have to have a computer that uses parts that it will play nicely with, and I also believe you have to have a program called 'boot camp' to make it let you dual boot. Not positive about that, as I don't use anything Apple, but another member will be able to fill you in on the details.
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a b * Windows 8
August 27, 2014 6:31:54 PM

Boot Camp is on a Mac and you could use that if you are using a Mac. Isn't Yosemite still in Beta?
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August 27, 2014 7:36:15 PM

Yes I think Yosemite is in beta I just was using as an example. Thank you for the information!
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a b * Windows 8
August 27, 2014 8:56:21 PM

Tree2017 said:
Yes I think Yosemite is in beta I just was using as an example. Thank you for the information!


Understood. It would be a lot less of a headache to install an OS other than the Apple one on a PC such as Linux or something else.
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August 27, 2014 11:06:46 PM

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Before worrying about the mechanics of installing it, from where are you going to purchase a copy of OS X?
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August 28, 2014 1:08:51 AM

I haven't decided yet I will most likely go with an OS that can accept games like battlefield 4 but I don't have any favorite operating system. To answer you question as where I would buy that's kind of up in the air also maybe (newegg,bestbuy,tigerdirect) Id say who ever has the best price. (ijack) just wondering if u had a suggestion?
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August 28, 2014 1:29:00 AM

I have no suggestion as to where you could buy a copy of OS X. None of the places that you mention can supply it.

As far as I am aware you can only buy OS X from Apple, and to do so you need a Mac computer. As others have suggested, you should forget OS X and look to install something like Linux instead. A Windows/Linux dual boot system is easy to set up, Linux will cost you nothing, and is supported on your proposed build.
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