So far from what I have read is that it is possible but I need a legal copy of windows which isn't possible for us. Two reasons why, we are both broke and if possible I try not to line Bill Gates pockets (greedy so and so has dropped xp) so I had a look for more solutions and have also found an emulator type software called crossover from
www.codeweavers.com. Im not overly sure how legal this software is as it doesn't require a windows os cd to allow silent hunter 3 to work. Its a considerably cheaper option at 38 pounds. It also has documented evidence from user stats that sh3 works perfectly on a mac with this software installed. I just need to try it and I will let you all know. Im hoping this post will be useful to another market of gamers out there if it all works out.