i work multinational corporation. told work home because of ongoing health issues. since current computer old powerbook, ordered new mac mini use work purposes , htpc.
our corporate network uses windows xp service pack 3 (32 bit). work, use ms outlook, excel, word , internet explorer (our database designed ie , doesn't work on firefox or safari).
have questions since new windows on mac:
- version of windows xp need? think home edition work or need xp professional?
- can access corporate mail server using entourage or mail? if so, how?
- told can use mac os x 10.6 remote access work pc. can without having copy of windows installed on mac?
- there legal issues buying oem version of windows xp? work on mac bootcamp or need full retail copy?
in advance replies.
redmac.
best here.
first, need explain environment using remote access machine @ offsite office. can remote desktop connection? if so, can use mac , pipe in odd jobs.
if need full blown connection can have @ logmein.com. great product. if needs have xp on mac go vmware route , have both osx , windows pro in place when need it. can run them simultaneously , seamlessly.
excel, word, entourage work on osx. use office 08 , connect exchange 07' keep in mind may dependent on exchange server; assuming company on exchange. additionally, can use mail in osx , sl has exchange 07 module built right in well. or imap if company allows unsecured connection.
@ least it's start.
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