Chapter 5
Running Windows on a Mac
IN THIS CHAPTER
Exploring bring your own device policies
Sending your Mac to Boot Camp
In the 1990s, Microsoft Windows was the operating system for personal computers. Some other operating systems powered some computers, but by and large, the computing world — at least for business — was run on Intel processors using Windows.
People who used Macs were second-class citizens in many places. In fact, in many corporations, Macs were not allowed to be used. There was a certain logic to this because in those early days of personal computing, IT support staffs were just being formed and every nonstandard computer that came into the corporation was added work for the overstressed IT staff.
Still, some Mac users persevered. Some used their Macs at home for work and then switched to Windows in the office. With the passing of time, some people started noticing that those silly Macs that were considered nothing other than toys required less support than “real” computers running Windows.
Thus, the bring your own device (BYOD) movement came about. In many organizations, Macs didn’t mean extra work for the IT staff — they often meant less work. (That “ease of use” mantra really showed its value.)
Working with BYOD and a Heterogeneous Computer Environment ...
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