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terrapin
10-17-2009, 08:32 PM
I have never really used a MAC regularly - always a PC for Access, Outlook, Excel, etc. If I get a MAC, is the transition an easy one or is there a big learning curve?
scottjf8
10-17-2009, 08:51 PM
It's very easy these days... you can also use VMware or Parallels to run Windows if you need.
harleygold
10-17-2009, 09:35 PM
I'm hoping to get a new imac in a week or two. Can't wait!
dturner
10-17-2009, 09:59 PM
The transition will be a very easy and smooth one. After a few hours of use you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner. I know I did. I was a windows user for way too many years before making the switch.
terrapin
10-18-2009, 09:31 PM
can you run windows for free ona mac or o you need to purchase additional sw?
acosmichippo
10-18-2009, 09:42 PM
You will have to purchase a copy of windows.
scottjf8
10-18-2009, 10:22 PM
You will have to purchase a copy of windows.

And most likely Parallels or VMware Fusion, unless you want to reboot to run Windows via Bootcamp.

New version of Fusion comes out next week, so I'd wait if you are thinking of going that route.
Napoleon_PhoneApart
10-18-2009, 10:27 PM
Which is the best virtual environment for running Windows, in your opinions?
scottjf8
10-18-2009, 10:48 PM
Which is the best virtual environment for running Windows, in your opinions?

I use Fusion
acosmichippo
10-19-2009, 12:55 AM
second on VMware. it works much more smoothly than Parallels.
computerfox
10-19-2009, 05:32 PM
I have never really used a MAC regularly - always a PC for Access, Outlook, Excel, etc. If I get a MAC, is the transition an easy one or is there a big learning curve?


personally i used pc for most of my life, but then i went to mac and within weeks i figured out all of the mac related shortcuts and now i would never go back to a pc. it depends if you're a computer person in general, but it's really not that hard.

why do you want a mac anyways? do you do a lot of editing or is it just for the convienience?
computerfox
10-19-2009, 05:34 PM
can you run windows for free ona mac or o you need to purchase additional sw?


virtualbox would also work and it's FREE
Napoleon_PhoneApart
10-20-2009, 12:21 PM
Well, the new iMacs and Minis are being updated in the Apple store right now, so it may be Mac Mini time for me...
acosmichippo
10-20-2009, 03:03 PM
Mac minis are great deals. What do the new ones have?
Napoleon_PhoneApart
10-20-2009, 03:48 PM
Mac minis are great deals. What do the new ones have?

Would you like some Gerber pablum as well? :dft012:wink

http://www.apple.com/macmini/specs.html
acosmichippo
10-20-2009, 04:16 PM
Just tryin to keep ya busy in your golden years.

I think I may try out the magic mouse...