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Two Operating systems?

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Hello everyone.
I got to a school that uses apple computers, but upon startup, you can choose between windows 7, and OSX. I have a custom machine, and I was wondering if it is possible for me to do the same. I want to have windows 7, and then some Mac OS. Also, if this is possible, could I use programs such as garageband, but still use programs for windows? (Not at the same time, for example: use garageband, then switch to windows and play some games.)
Thanks all.
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Homebuilt system Authority

I think that kind of system is referred to as a hackintosh, you'll have to google that for some idea of whats involved though, you can't just install a mac Os on a windows Pc, I know that much :-)
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Homebuilt system Expert
Windows 7 Expert

It is "sometimes" possible to install OSX on non-Apple hardware but it's hackish (hence the Hackintosh reference). Unfortunately it's also a violation of the OSX terms of service and against my own personal beliefs against using shitty software so we can't really do more than tell you of its existence.
Homebuilt system Master

I personally couldn't care less about Apple's ToS. Not that I'm a "free everything" kind of guy, but I personally object to a company having such strenuous terms of use on products we bought from them. Theres absolutely no legitimate reason that modifying the computer in such a way would impact their business. So screw em.

Disclaimer: Nekulturny is a private individual expressing his own personal opinion. Nekulturny's opinion is in no way shared by Tom's Hardware or any of its affiliates.
Homebuilt system Expert
Windows 7 Expert

Oh I couldn't agree more. However, terms of service violations are a good way to get a product key disabled (although I'm not sure if this has ever happened with Hackintoshes, I know that Apple won a suit against someone selling them)
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