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In article >,
Sheryl Rosen > wrote:
> Stan Horwitz at wrote on 4/30/05 9:21 AM:
>
> > In article >,
> > Sheryl Rosen > wrote:
> >>
> >> Had you kept reading you would have noted that the OP clearly stated that
> >> Windows emulation software was not an option, they prefer not to use it.
> >> Of course, no self-respecting Mac owner would use Windows emulator software
> >> unless it were absolutely necessary.
> >>
> >> Think about that concept: Windows Emulation software on a Mac.
> >>
> >> Windows is a direct "emulation" of the Mac Graphical User Interface.
> >> So if you loaded Windows emulation software on a Mac, you'd be emulating
> >> something that emulates the Mac OS. Huh? Why bother?
> >
> > Hah! As a very long-time Mac user, I agree with you; Windows emulation
> > on a Mac is something most people should avoid. For those few Mac users
> > who cannot meet all their software needs with the Mac, its usually
> > cheaper and more effective to go out and buy a bottom of the line
> > Windows PC. This is especially true for hardcore games players.
> >
> > That being said, I did find a use for my Windows emulation software
> > that's really cool! I can download emails that I suspect of harboring a
> > virus to my Windows emulator, disable the emulator's network access with
> > a click of a button, and than see what trouble the virus tries to
> > inflict on the stand-alone Windows environment without risk of spreading
> > the virus or harming any of my important files (which I would never keep
> > on Windows).
>
> So basically, you're using it like a lab rat. I love it!
Exactly, but not too frequently.
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