Is it possible to install Windows on a PowerPC based Mac

The late model PowerPC machines do not support Windows like the Intel-based Macs. But they can be enabled of running a variety of versions of Windows in emulation. The demerit of this technology is its slow speed.

What is emulation?

In computer science, an emulator is referred to a hardware or software or both that duplicates (or emulates) the features and functions of the guest computer to host computer, so that the emulated behaviour closely resembles the behaviour of the real system.

Benefits of emulation

• Emulators keep look, feel, and behaviour same the original OS.

• It may prove to be more cost efficient solution over time.

• It saves precious time, otherwise consumed in hours continual data migration.

Obstacles of emulation

• Copyright laws are not yet in effect to address saving the documentation and specifications of proprietary software and hardware in an emulator module.

• Emulators are often used as a piracy tool, since they allow users to play video games without having to buy the console, and rarely make any attempt to prevent the use of illegal copies.

The discontinued Microsoft Virtual PC 7 is one such emulating software for both Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional. As per the Microsoft, this is application that makes it possible for you to use PC only software and via your Mac.