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Discussions about OS X Lion on WindowsForum.com focus on its compatibility with Windows through Boot Camp. Users report issues such as dual-booting OS X Lion with Windows 7, including boot errors like 'Non-System Disk' and troubleshooting methods like repairing boot files from the Mac side. Apple's Boot Camp 4, included with Lion, requires Windows 7 and drops support for Vista and XP. Comparisons between OS X Lion and Windows 8 highlight their different design philosophies, with Lion emphasizing a refined desktop experience while Windows 8 introduces a tablet-friendly interface. These threads reflect the intersection of Mac and Windows ecosystems, particularly for users running both operating systems on Mac hardware.
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    Windows 7 Non-System Disk. Press Any Key To Reboot

    I have an old Macbook Pro that dual boots OSX Lion and Windows 7. Suddenly now if I try and boot Windows, I get this message: Non-System Disk. Press Any Key To Reboot I can't actually insert my Windows 7 disk because my cd drive is broken and at the moment I don't have an external disk drive...
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    • boot files boot issues bootable usb dual boot error message macbook non-system disk os x lion repair disk tech support windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    OS X Lion requires Windows 7 for Boot Camp

    Even Apple is climbing on the Windows 7 bandwagon. All new installations of Mac OS X 10.7, aka Lion, are equipped with Boot Camp 4, which runs only Windows 7. The older Vista and even-creakier Windows XP do not work in Boot Camp 4. Link Removed - Invalid URL
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    • apple bootcamp compatibility mac os x lion virtualization windows 7 windows vista windows xp
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    OS X Lion requires Windows 7 for Boot Camp

    Even Apple is climbing on the Windows 7 bandwagon. Boot Camp, the Mac OS X utility that lets Mac owners run Windows in a separate partition, now requires Microsoft's newest operating system, the company said Monday in a support document. Link Removed due to 404 Error
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    • apple bootcamp compatibility mac os x lion partition software support utility windows 7
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  4. News

    A Start Screen for Windows 8, More Mango, Apple’s “Lion” and iOS 5, Plus a Little Sky

    Windows IT Pro Learn more about the Windows 8 UI, what Windows Phone “Mango” brings, and the bad, good, and good about Mac OS X, Skype, and Office 365, respectively. ... Source: Paul Thurott's SuperSite for Windows
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    • ios mango microsoft 365 operating system os x lion skype start screen technology user interface windows 8
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  5. News

    Opinion: Windows 8 and OS X Lion take different approaches

    It's kind of hard to compare Mac OS X Lion to Windows 8, mainly because, well, while we now know a fair amount about Lion, we essentially know only two things about Windows 8: that it exists and that it has a tablet-friendly overlay as its main interface. Link Removed
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    • comparison operating system os x lion tablet interface tech discussion user experience windows 8
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    Windows 8 Will Be Microsoft`s Most Crucial OS

    News Analysis: A lot of chatter emanating from Microsoft headquarters indicates Windows 8 could be released as early as next year. Microsoft needs to make sure that it doesn’t stumble with this new generation coming as it seems close on the heels of the successful Windows 7. As 2011 continues to...
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    • chromeos market share os x lion windows 8
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