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Hi, it seems that if I buy a Dell, I'll save money. But my instincts tell me to maybe get a Mac (probably the G5). But what are specific reasons why Mac is better? Much thanks. Steve
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, January 25, 2006 - 9:17 AMGet a Mac, if you do a lot of digital photo or vid it is the only way to go.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, January 25, 2006 - 4:23 PMbecause they turned a utility into a piece of high design.
design in this case is concerned with efficacy.
it produces the desired effect.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, January 25, 2006 - 8:11 PMI switched over from a PC a cople months ago - and there is absolutely NO COMPARISON. It is the best decision I ever made. I had a couple of frustrating hours - and then a BEAUTIFUL WHITE LIGHT dawned on me.
The design, ease of use, operating system, stability, battery life are completely superior. It always works - never crashes. It is pin-drop quiet, beautiful to look at, and very soothing. For a beautiful user experience, comfort and style... Mac vs. a Dell is like comparing a Lexus to a Ford Escort.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Thu, January 26, 2006 - 9:04 AMYou should get a MAC because;
security, Spyware, and 99.999999% of malware you bash into on these internets IS WRITTEN to glom up the Win-Tell architechture, a Mac will MISS all OF it. if you take reasonable precautions, i.e.: strong admin password/lock down prefferances/set admin only software downlowds, you will have no issues with this thing that destroysP.C.'s everyday.
viruses; see above.
the UNIX kernal OSX is built on is an industral strength backbone that the builds APPLE puts on can be interchanged with MANY fewer point to point release compatbillity issues. updates tend to WORK when you put them on.
The current gen systems (pre-intel, they might be faster, but near BETA-release hardware is not for the faint of heart!) are VERY well sorted and anything that will go wrong is all ready been seen by the MAC community. plus a deal or two are to be had cherrypicking the resellers NOW.
You have CONTROL. the first few months will be spent figuring out "what the hell is that?" "where did that go" stuff, but as you deside these things, you will understand just how at the mercy of Bill you have been.
Spotlight: find anything that's in your box, on the First try.
plug n play. hunting down drivers will become a bother, not a hobby.
Open Source loves your mac. Windows tends to NEED massive amounts of harddrive space just to get going; OSX is less so.
iTunes is trully cool, in fact, iLife in general is pretty cool.
Appplecare: if you manage to do something really horrible to the thing, they will send a real live person to suss out what happend. No, really!
And in Four Years, you will be thinking you might up grade, not Having to.
breathe... O.K. That sould be quite enough, see you here and read the old posts on OSX tribe as well.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Thu, January 26, 2006 - 1:35 PMA couple more points:
1. You're working with a 'closed' system - meaning all components are built and designed to work together - and they definitely work together much more seamlessly than PC's.
2. You don't have to know a ton of computer know how to get great performance - there are maybe 3 or 4 performance tweaks needed on a Mac. On a PC you need 10-20 or more.
3. Drivers for Mac are typically MUCH more solid and stable - mainly because there are fewer hardware considerations to have to deal with, unlike with PC's.
4. While there are fewer software and hardware options for Mac, those options tend to be higher quality and better tested - again, because the developers have to test on fewer sytems and code for fewer hardware considerations.
5. Mac's are MUCH better at multi-tasking. This I say from direct experience. On my Macs I can browse the net, bounce files from an audio app, listen to iTunes, render a movie and rip a CD or DVD simultaneously without a hiccup. I have never been able to get that kind of simultaneous performance from a PC.
This is NOT to say you can't get a less expensive PC that doesn't work great - not the case at all. With Macs, there's just less you have to deal with or know to have a well-running system. I've been using both platforms for 15+ years and there is no question that Macs are more fun easier to troubleshoot.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Thu, January 26, 2006 - 2:32 PMDitto about the upgrade cycle. After six years of using my iMac DVSE I'm thinking about upgrading, but I don't have to. I can still do everything I want or need to do: wordprocessing, PIM synching, web surfing, music playing, etc.
Needing to upgrade only infrequently has saved me quite a bit of money. The only upgrades I've needed to do in order to continue having a good user experience with my iMac were adding memory, getting a bigger hard drive, and updating to OS X from OS 9. My total cost, including initial expenses and upgrades (but not counting internet access fees) has been about $2000 . The breakdown: about $1600 for my computer initially, and then $400 about 3 years ago for the hardware and software upgrades. So my total expense has amounted to roughly $330/yr over the past six years.
Now if I were trying to replicate my Mac experience with Windows, I'd imagine my monetary expenses would be quite a bit higher.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Thu, January 26, 2006 - 4:39 PMYou shouldn't. Nothing to see here. Move along.
I look at it like this. A computer is a tool. A means to an end. Would you buy a hammer that made you have to do this or do that or call tech support or whatever before banging in a nail? I work on a PC all day and have to jump through all of these hopes to do something simple like burning a DVD for example. On my Mac it takes like half the steps to the same tasks.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Fri, January 27, 2006 - 8:12 PMI got a MINI 2 weeks ago and can tell you every day is a joy to find new things that just seamlessly work together. Web browsing is so fun to be able to push a button and have all my 10 windows scale down and be seen on the whole screen is amazing! The multi tasking is an orgasm alone! Jump now dont look back. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Fri, January 27, 2006 - 8:36 PMWhy Buy_a_Mac?
I don't own any shares in Dell
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sat, January 28, 2006 - 9:43 AMThank you for all the helpful replies. One salesperson told me yesterday that the Macs have much fewer programs and software available to them. Their section for PC software was vast compared to the section for the Mac software. Maybe it's true, I dunno.
I basically need a computer to make my documentary films, compose guitar music, create websites, do database work (does Filemaker exist for the Mac?).
And if possible, playing some cool games on the Mac would be nice too.
If I get a Mac, I am either getting the Mac Mini (only if the graphics are nice enough) or the iMac G5. I looked at the iBooks and PowerBooks and felt that the screens were too dim.
Thanks again. --steve -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sat, January 28, 2006 - 11:35 AMYes it's true that Macs have less software available - there is a ton of crap available for PC.
The iMac G5 comes loaded with top-notch programs for all your stated needs. iMovie and iDVD for your film work, Garageband for your guitar music and iWeb for website creation. Filemaker is available for Mac.
PCs have more available games. but if you buy the new Intel G5 you can load Windows in it and run games at full speed - check this article out for more info
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sat, January 28, 2006 - 9:54 PMThanks a lot, dude. I'm now looking into the new iMac Intel Duo Core. I just wish I could buy it locally. It looks like I would have to buy it mail-order.
But I wonder if using any Windows based programs will make it more susceptible to viruses.
And I know everyone says Macs are not prone to viruses, but does anyone use anti-virus/spyware software on their Mac just in case?
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sat, January 28, 2006 - 10:51 PMYou won't need any antivirus/spyware for your mac.
The built-in firewall and integrity of the os will keep you out of harm's way if you refrain from installing programs from dubious sources. Spend the money on ram instead.
If your new to macs - get to know your machine and system before you start messing around with hacking windows into it. You'll have pleny to keep you happily busy (and satisfied) for a long time with the suite of programs we previously discussed. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sun, January 29, 2006 - 9:19 AMConcerning P.C. emulation: according to the the T.W.I.T.'s and a few like minded GEEK collectives, if you DO NOT WEB BROWESE IN I.E. or in emulation mode, you'll be good. Safari is a nice car to tool about with, so there is no reason to use Explr. So don't. The emulation software thoeretically can be so good as to be a hole for hole reproduction, so don't use it in the WILD. Surf with MAC, work off-line with virtual P.C. (if you must!) -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sun, January 29, 2006 - 11:14 AMi agree - the biggest security holes in windows are:
1. outlook (or outlook express) and
2. internet explorer
if you stay away from using either of those, you are pretty safe, actually.
from my pov, i DO keep a cheap ($250) eMachines Windows box in addition to my PowerBook (soon to be replaced by a MacBook) simply because the one piece of windows software i need to use cannot be run in emulation (EEG software that requires real-time response). keeping a windows box around to run one piece of software IS a little silly, but this way it runs fast, doesn't get viruses, and i never have it crash. it's only when using windows for more things that you have probs with internet-infections, software conflicts, etc. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sun, January 29, 2006 - 1:07 PMFor years I have been a PC user, and my Compaq Evo N410c is now about five years old and getting quirky. I love it because it is super light and does everything I need, but after five years the battery life is sketchy -- even after a new battery, I think the power management is funky. I've been thinking about getting something new and have been interested in the mac thing.
Now for work I have an iBook G4. It was given to me about a month ago. So far there are some neat things about it, but overall I am completely frustrated. Where is everything? How do I get this stupid thing to work? I can't get media to play right . . .some one sent me some real audio files and I can't play them, even after trying repeatedly to download and install the RA player.
I had stumble upon and firefox running on the iBook, but I rebooted yesterday and now it's all gone. I've finally gotten Firefox back up but stumble upon wouldn't find itself. I re-downloaded it and it still won't install and work . . . I have a whole account going that I can't freaking get to. I feel like I need a 24 7 tech support friend, but alas all my friends are PC users. I hate this thing.
It's very heavy (compared to my Evo). The wireless is comparable but finds signals a little faster than the Evo. It's quiet and doesn't get hot like my Evo does. The Evo has fans on the underside so I can't put my laptop on a pillow or couch for very long lest it overheat.
So that's cool. I like the look.
The mac iBook does not have a right click and I think that is COMPLETELY annoying. I never realized how right-click dependant I was until trying to use this iBook. It sucks. I'm going to have to go get a wireless external mouse and carry that around . . .
Although this iBook looks cool I don't have any real functionality right now with it, after a month of fussing with it.
I hate it and use my PC when I don't have to be on the mac.
Now I've fallen back in love with the Evo PC and am thinking that if I got something new, I would get a new version of this. It seems like it is half the weight of the iBook and it runs all the software I like. A newer version probably won't have the battery life issues I am dealing with, and hopefully they've resolved the cooling issue by now. And I am sure the wireless is a little easier . . . keep in mind my Evo is over five years old. It was a pre-production model.
Anyone have tips on how to get stumble upon to iinstall itself on the damn iBook? And why did it go away when I rebooted? I don't want to have to reinstall things every time I reboot, that sucks.
And how do I change a setting so the screen doesn't go so dim on me after 20 seconds? I do a lot of reading and this is so annoying. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sun, January 29, 2006 - 1:11 PMDoes anyone know why the iBook Mac is twice as heavy as the Evo PC? They are just about the same size, the PC is just a bit slimmer . . . I have to use two hands to pick up the iBook, which annoys me constantly. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Mon, January 30, 2006 - 12:44 PMO.K. Liz,
Let's take it from the top.
#1.) Get the Deerpark build of firefox, it's optimized for the G4 sysops, the extenions are comming.
#2.) when posting here or in Osx tribe "always" let us know what point release you are running (i.e. 13.9 or14.2 ect., that will help us help you.
#3.) FINDER or SPOTLIGHT, they are fairly elegant ways to root up what you are looking for in your systm. this is going to be different for you for a while, the library isn't the first place to snoop. try Finder>Applications> when you get lost. key word searches for Spotlight.
#4.) You (much to your relief) Can right click on a MAC. and if you dig up an old usb mouse that was for windows, it should work. Though i preffer oneclick. BUT do look through the back posts here and OSX tribe (and the OSXtribe FAQ at the top of the page) there are MANY more uber users there and they will help.
#5.) one of the reassons Apple is shifting to Intel chip sets is because of the Speed/size/battery life issues with the power p.c. boards. What's good about your iBook is that it is a Late development system. it's well smoothed over. (see my previous post this thread)
#6.) Real media? are you kidding? Sorry, scrape the Snark off that! You don't NEED ReaIPlayer anymore. so don't use it, If you've got MP3's. Importing legacy music files into iTunes in not something i've had to do because i've directally fed my C.D. library in by hand (highly recommend 192kbs when uploading, much better sound) but, if you put your music files on your desktop, you can drag them to iTunes and they should mount right up. (iTunes help>importing>Adding songs from the desktop.) And you'll want to spend some time on the iTunes site, tonnes of FREE music podcasts you can keep forever! (grins like a dork)
#7.) Help is always found at the right of the drop down menus in ANY app yer running; click on it and it launches small context specific Help? files for the app you have in front.
#8.) Allways check HERE or OSX tribe before running Update. The recent example of the heavy breathing we done could be avoided if we lot handn't got our knickers all moist after the Keynote (mini-store, anyone? Lemmings we are, bleeding Jobser groupies!) In other words; Let the MONKEYS beta-test the new...!
#8.2) run Disk utillity (Finder>Apps>Utilities>Disk util.) after every major installation. Many headaches can be avoided this way.
#9.) set up TWO password protected ADMIN accounts. If the box is utterly recalcetrant, LOG OUT. RESTART. LOG IN as the other admin. this is the uber advice tip; it will help you sort out software vs. hardware issues with quickness! (make sure the passwords are only some joke on you or something, set up a third, non-admin account to surf the webderland; non-admin CAN'T AUTHORIZE SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS, ect so that's a safety thing we do.
#10.) Restart; it'll solve all kinds of wierdness.
Mac is DIFFERENT, and in our oppinion better. You will get the hang. just give it time. "You must unlearn what you have learned..." you'll be fine. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Mon, January 30, 2006 - 12:59 PMYES, I'm a BIT of a wind bag. Sorry. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Mon, January 30, 2006 - 3:30 PMA bit of a windbag, but good info nonetheless!
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If you don't want to use a mouse, you can hold down the 'control' key while clicking and it will function as a 'right-click'. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, February 1, 2006 - 1:38 AMKc, thanks for the right-click tip. Still not stoked about a one stroke function being turned into combo move, but maybe I'll get used to it. How come no one seems to know this? I've asked all the mac users I know . . . . and you're the first to bring it up. Everyone else said, oh just plug in an external mouse . . .
Most of the time I am in a chair or on a couch, so I've got nowhere to PUT a mouse. No surface that is. I literally use my laptop on my lap. Go figure.
How hard would it have been to integrate a right click into the design of the iBook? Sheesh.
Thanks again for the very helpful tip.
Now I don't have to throw my iBook into the swimming pool tonight. I was on the verge.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Fri, February 3, 2006 - 10:33 AM"Kc, thanks for the right-click tip. Still not stoked about a one stroke function being turned into combo move, but maybe I'll get used to it. How come no one seems to know this? I've asked all the mac users I know . . . . and you're the first to bring it up. Everyone else said, oh just plug in an external mouse . . ."
Im with KC.. I ahte more than one mouse button.. it gets in the way. In addition to click-hold, you can als ctrl+click or option-clock for context menus.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, February 1, 2006 - 1:19 AMO.K. Liz,
*OK Rod!!
Let's take it from the top.
#1.) Get the Deerpark build of firefox, it's optimized for the G4 sysops, the extenions are comming.
I'll look for it. Will this actually eliminate the problem I am having? Or is this another runaround?
#2.) when posting here or in Osx tribe "always" let us know what point release you are running (i.e. 13.9 or14.2 ect., that will help us help you.
I have no idea how to find that out. I am not a mac user and was handed this one. Where would I look?
#3.) FINDER or SPOTLIGHT, they are fairly elegant ways to root up what you are looking for in your systm. this is going to be different for you for a while, the library isn't the first place to snoop. try Finder>Applications> when you get lost. key word searches for Spotlight.
Ok, not sure if that helps. I am having a problem with installed stuff that is working fine and then suddenly stops working and disappears. Also not sure how to organize the files in the first place.
#4.) You (much to your relief) Can right click on a MAC. and if you dig up an old usb mouse that was for windows, it should work. Though i preffer oneclick. BUT do look through the back posts here and OSX tribe (and the OSXtribe FAQ at the top of the page) there are MANY more uber users there and they will help.
With an external mouse. I already know that. That's not what I want. Why should I have to carry around one more thing? I want a right click integrated, like I have on my PC.
#5.) one of the reassons Apple is shifting to Intel chip sets is because of the Speed/size/battery life issues with the power p.c. boards. What's good about your iBook is that it is a Late development system. it's well smoothed over. (see my previous post this thread)
The battery life on this thing is pretty good, but that's comparing it to my five year old notebook. Not sure how a newer PC would compare.
#6.) Real media? are you kidding? Sorry, scrape the Snark off that! You don't NEED ReaIPlayer anymore. so don't use it, If you've got MP3's. Importing legacy music files into iTunes in not something i've had to do because i've directally fed my C.D. library in by hand (highly recommend 192kbs when uploading, much better sound) but, if you put your music files on your desktop, you can drag them to iTunes and they should mount right up. (iTunes help>importing>Adding songs from the desktop.) And you'll want to spend some time on the iTunes site, tonnes of FREE music podcasts you can keep forever! (grins like a dork)
Yes, you are being a dork. As I said in my post, I have a RA file from a friend that I need to play. I don't have an MP3. I don't care whether Real Audio sucks or is passe. I have a file I need to hear, and I can't do it on this stupid machine, which is supposed to be the cat's meow of computers especially as regards all types of media. I can't change the format the file was given in. Dork. (I mean that in the nicest way).
I do like iTunes and I have had an iPod for over a year, so I am already hooked on that. Good news is the iPod seems to work fine with my PC.
#7.) Help is always found at the right of the drop down menus in ANY app yer running; click on it and it launches small context specific Help? files for the app you have in front.
Help doesn't seem to offer the kind of help I need. I am dealing with things just getting squirrely. I am dealing with applications not loading, so I can't get to the help menu, natch. I am also having repeated issues going from one wireless hot spot to another. I have to go through the network trouble shooter daily, and while it does seem to work ok, especially after rebooting, I should not have to reboot or go through a wizard to change wirelesses . . .
#8.) Allways check HERE or OSX tribe before running Update. The recent example of the heavy breathing we done could be avoided if we lot handn't got our knickers all moist after the Keynote (mini-store, anyone? Lemmings we are, bleeding Jobser groupies!) In other words; Let the MONKEYS beta-test the new...!
Um, ok. Not sure how this applies to me . . . I am still in the getting-to-know-you phase of using this iBook. Not salivating over updates yet, and I think you're all monkeys.
#8.2) run Disk utillity (Finder>Apps>Utilities>Disk util.) after every major installation. Many headaches can be avoided this way.
Ok. What does it do, actually? Not familar.
#9.) set up TWO password protected ADMIN accounts. If the box is utterly recalcetrant, LOG OUT. RESTART. LOG IN as the other admin. this is the uber advice tip; it will help you sort out software vs. hardware issues with quickness! (make sure the passwords are only some joke on you or something, set up a third, non-admin account to surf the webderland; non-admin CAN'T AUTHORIZE SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS, ect so that's a safety thing we do.
I have no idea what you are talking about. Is this something I need to do? What for? Admins? Box? downloads?? huh?
#10.) Restart; it'll solve all kinds of wierdness.
Yes, this is consistent with PC usage as well. However it was restarting the iBook that apparently is a setback for me, and I have to keep redownloading things. Not sure why, but it's annoying.
Mac is DIFFERENT, and in our oppinion better. You will get the hang. just give it time. "You must unlearn what you have learned..." you'll be fine.
Yes, very different. I am totally not convinced that it is better. I just ordered a Dell Inspiron 700m notebook. It'll be almost as light as my older Evo but with more capability . . . and thank god it will be lighter than this iBook G4. And I've got a top level PC tech support technician that I am married to, so it seemed like the right decision.
And thanks for the sentiment but I don't intend to "unlearn" anything. I need what I've learned, and I am willing and able to learn more. But from my experiences so far I am not impressed with Mac, and I feel like I need a live in tech support person to get me through this job which requires it.
Thanks for all the input Rod, hopefully I will make sense of it in time but right now I am still confused.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, February 1, 2006 - 1:53 AMLiz,
Unfortunately, the differences are legion. While its easy to say Macs are better, if one is familiar with PeeCees, that "betterness" does not make it easier.
There is bad software on the Mac and RealAudio is a prime example. I remember trying to get it to work... a complete nightmare. I think its because they're trying to sell some bullsheez.
As for which version of the OS you're using, got to the Apple menu/icon (upper left), click on About This Mac.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, February 1, 2006 - 1:57 AMI wouldn't get into all that Disk Utility nonsense. I run that thing about once a year and its only when something strange happens or I'm in that directory/folder and see it sitting there.
It sounds like you're having serious problems. Applications not launching indicates that they were not installed correctly, or some files are missing. When that happens, the best thing to do is re-install the applications. If that doesn't work, then do the Disk Utility thing. It fixes problems that can arise due to file issues.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, February 1, 2006 - 7:56 AMThanks for the back up, Sean. I am still massivly new at this. Liz has a serious list of new user blues and not the time to work them out. Just thought i'd try the NOOB to NOOB thing, see how'd that work. Sorry i missed the re-install tip, i've not had somthing like that become nessesary yet. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Wed, February 1, 2006 - 12:48 PMOne app that can often help with strange/unexplained problems is Cocktail.
www.maintain.se/cocktail/index.html
Download, install and run this in 'Pilot' mode, which will clear your caches and do system maintenance, including repairing permissions. This may help with the general 'squirrellyness'.
Reinstalling Firefox and the StumbleUpon plug-in should fix the Firefox issues.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Thu, February 2, 2006 - 2:04 AMThe day I switched to Mac was the day I stopped re-formatting my drive every 3 months to removed a bad registry or system dll that was installed by the latest piece of hardware (that I returned the next day). Yes, there's more stuff written for Intel systems... and less chance that it will "plug-and-pray".
But don't get me wrong; I learned so much that first time I brought home my Sony VAIO Pentium and tried to install a SCSI card for a Zip drive and a scanner. Days and days of tech support sessions (This was in the days before the calls went to Delhi), trips back to the store, plus my problem solving skills, finally got the two devices working.
This started me on the road to becoming a Gear Head. And once I was among the Gear Heads, they were all using Mac at home. Not because they could do all sorts of command-line, black-screen, geeky things to it; but because they didn't have to. It took me a couple weeks to get used to installing a new app, by *simply running the installer.* --and not worrying about saving a copy of my registry files first, or running in Safe Mode.
And now Mac is Unix-y. So there are plenty of sharewares for it because all Nerds love to code for the Linnucks environment, with it's shell terminals and multi-user oriented file structure.
but what really sells me on Mac is the desktop graphics and the designer cabinet... OK, not exactly. But my housemates have 3 recently-built Intels, and not one of them can do a silent sleep. What they do instead is save the state and shut down--so they have to do a full 5-minute boot to come back up. I tried not to laugh.
I just got a G5 dual 1.8 last March. It replaced my 1999 Blue G3 350mHz, which I still use to run Virtual PC (which runs Windows 98, so I can test my sites on Explorer browser) on Classic 9. The Virtual PC runs only half the speed of the Pentium II 350 that used to sit next to it.
I'd say that as a pro, you get about 5 years on a Power Mac desktop, where you might get only 2 years with an Intel before it's time to upgrade. And the funny thing is that Mac is constantly increasing the processor demands with fatter new OS revisions. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Thu, February 2, 2006 - 9:31 PM"I'd say that as a pro, you get about 5 years on a Power Mac desktop, where you might get only 2 years with an Intel before it's time to upgrade. And the funny thing is that Mac is constantly increasing the processor demands with fatter new OS revisions."
Hey correct me if I'm totally off base -- remember I'm new -- but you're contrasting the Power Mac and Intel, and aren't the Power Macs Intel now?
Are you comparing apples and apples or am I smoking too much crack?
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Fri, February 3, 2006 - 12:36 AMThe PowerMacs will be Intel-powered by September.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Fri, February 3, 2006 - 10:42 AM"The existing ones are still PowerPC 970 and those things absolutely rock."
Yeah.. im still misty about the change. Im not a notebooke user so i never had any complaints abotut he power books battery life of lack or processor upgrades hehe. -
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sun, February 5, 2006 - 8:50 AMThis thread may be the wrong venue for this, but it might yet be informative; I don't recall if the link came from this forum or not, it's still up though, give it a try as it could be a good starting point. Read through the comments as there is good stuff to be had.
www.paulstamatiou.com/2005/11...ld-know/
enjoy.
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Re: Why should I get a Mac?
Sun, February 5, 2006 - 9:06 AMSadly, the PowerBooks have been behind the curve, power-wise, for a long time now.
Thank goodness for the MB-Pro.
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