Re: OT looking for new computer

Posted by mj on December 01, 2006 at 09:38:58 from (69.85.83.18):

In Reply to: OT looking for new computer posted by Leon R on December 01, 2006 at 08:38:02:

Well, I've got both Macs and PCs but the PCs haven't been turned
on for a year or so. You are probably aware of the fact that Mac
went to a Linux-based operating system or OS 10 several years
ago. Up until then Macs ran what is now know as Classic. I was
stuck on Classic; really like the same old things I guess BUT I
finally made the switch and am really getting used to it now. By
the way, new Macs can still use Classic (and old Macs can use
Tiger), they just can't boot from it. I do not want to start a war
here but it's true that Windows is a patch that allows the 'IBM
System' to present itself as a Mac. The newest Mac OS 10
update, called 'Tiger', is VERY stable and seamless. There are
some things that are a bit unnerving to new Mac users, like
dragging CDs and other devices such as digital camera icons to
the 'TRASH' to unmount them. You can of course use the drop
down menu to 'EJECT' but it's quicker and more fun to just
TRASH IT! Don't worry, Macs won't let you get rid of anything for
real without asking your permission once or twice. One thing for
sure is that there is, at this time anyway, much more readily
accessible software for PCs. It's out there for Macs but you have
to look a bit harder for it. This situation however, is improving
daily as Linux-base appears to be the coming thing. AND, up
until 1998 there were NO viruses that affected (infected?:->)
Macs. then some genius came up with the AutoPlay virus which
will only get into your Mac if you don't go into the System and
turn off the Auto Play DVD feature. This still allows CDs that you
insert to start automatically for some mood music; while you do
your taxes, for instance. I would highly recommend one of the
''Macs for Dummies' books to help yourself out of the 'I have no
idea what to do next' syndrome as you're learning. I especially
like the Dummies books by David Pogue because he's got you
laughing at your situation where you wanted to be crying! At any
rate, find a Mac that you can test drive for a while and then
decide. Macs and PCs are beginning to get along it seems. The
link is to Wikipedia's info on Linux.

• Wikipedia

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