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[redlion]

My question is two part.

Is it even worth my time to find emulation software for running windows on a mac?

If yes, name your favorite software for doing so.
If no, explain how you would get around buying a copy of windows to install via bootcamp.

I've already tried VirtualBox, but the problem with it (as compared to say, WINE on a linux machine) is that it requires you to install (from CD or ISO) a copy of windows. So I would be emulating, but I would still have to own a Windows OS for each generation of games I want to play. This is a problem, because I want to play games from a wide variety of Windows generations, some of which are no longer available for sale.

Any help would be appreciated

[Hydrogen]

In order to install windows on a [virtual] machine, you must own a license for that particular version. If this is a problem, then virtuablbox, parallels, or any other virtual machine software is out of the question. Your best bet at that point is to install platform specific applications for each individual OS. If you've got some DOS games, check this one out: http://boxer.washboardabs.net/.

The easiest way would be to acquire whichever version of windows you need and tune a virtual machine to be able to run it. Unfortunately, the platform specific emulators are rare.

[iargue]

Just get Windows 7. All games from prior generations will run on it.

[redlion]

Just get Windows 7. All games from prior generations will run on it.

Because Windows 7 can itself emulate older PC generations?

And I assume by 'acquire' you do and do not mean 'find' one on the internet.

[iargue]

Because Windows 7 can itself emulate older PC generations?

And I assume by 'acquire' you do and do not mean 'find' one on the internet.

Yes. Windows 7 is fully backwards compatible with all previous generations of windows. Something that Apple cant claim. .

I said, Get. but yes. There is stuff on the internet somewhere that you could possibly get windows 7 without killing your pocket.

[Hydrogen]

Because Windows 7 can itself emulate older PC generations?

And I assume by 'acquire' you do and do not mean 'find' one on the internet.

I mean acquire. Interpret it however you want .

Windows 7 does have emulation mode. Give it a try. I have no idea how well it actually works, but it's worth a shot. May be worthwhile to try it before you buy it to see if it actually does what you want.

Something that Apple cant claim. .

I don't think you know what you're talking about here .

[Phineas]

Just get Windows 7. All games from prior generations will run on it.

Backwards compatibility is both a blessing and a curse. Very useful for the end user but it means that the system ends up including old code, which is more likely to be....problematic.