Chapter 1. Introduction
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## Chapter 1. Introduction

CrossOver allows you to run your favorite Windows applications and games on an Intel Macintosh. Unlike similar products which run the Windows operating system on a virtual machine, CrossOver bridges directly between Windows software and OS X, allowing applications to run at full speed on your Macintosh desktop.

CrossOver is tested for performance with many common productivity applications such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, and also with many games, such as Half-Life 2. It also works well with a wide variety of other programs.

CrossOver is easy to install, and requires a small footprint on the system. Its minimum requirements are as follows:

- An Intel Macintosh (CrossOver does not work on PowerPC systems)

- Mac OS X 10.5.0 or higher.

- 200MB of available disk space

You will also need disk space for whatever Windows applications you plan to install.

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