Yet another computer Topic

[Kafzeil]

I might be getting a new laptop soon, used, from my grandfather. It's a Dell, about 4 years old, and I am currently wondering if something like that would run Mac OS X.

[Tapewolf]

I might be getting a new laptop soon, used, from my grandfather. It's a Dell, about 4 years old, and I am currently wondering if something like that would run Mac OS X.

Short answer is no, not if Apple has anything to do with it.

You can stick Windows XP on it or some flavour of linux, but the MacOS is only intended to run on Apple machines.

[Kafzeil]

Ah, I see.  Thanks. I just would prefe rto use a decent Operating System(ei. Not Vista.) I can tolerate using XP though.

Oh, and before I forget, how likely would it be for a computer of that age to have Wi-Fi abilities built in? Or will i need an adaptor?

[superluser]

You can try something like this, though as noted, there will be zero support.

[Reese Tora]

4 year old Dell...

If it's a D810(got eight of them at work), it ought to have WiFi built in.

it's not going to be the latest and greatest version, but it should connect to most wireless networks that have legacy b/g turned on (which is the default)

[Kafzeil]

If it helps, it's also likely to be a pretty High End Machine(For it's Time). Also, my family uses a 2Wire Wireless Router/Modem Combo. It's a 2700HG-E. Therefore I, hoping They'll be compatible. I don't think we altered any of the settings.

I think it might be a D810. That's a Higher end model, right? My Grandfather never buys anything without the bells and whistles.