I'm wondering, from a user's point of view, is the Mac operating system a marked departure from Windows? Would someone brought up on windows be at all challenged to switch to a Mac overnight?
I think it is a personal preference. I find Windows completely frustrating. Most people I know who switched from Windows to Mac wouldn't go back to Windows if you paid them. But I've also heard a few Windows users say they just couldn't get the hang of Macs. I used to fix and upgrade Macs and most people who were switchers had trouble with the simplicity of the OS. But after about two weeks they were very happy with it. The hardest part is unlearning Windows.I'm wondering, from a user's point of view, is the Mac operating system a marked departure from Windows? Would someone brought up on windows be at all challenged to switch to a Mac overnight?
Takes a bit of getting used to but I made the transition with little trouble at all. And I'm glad that I did.
Yes, I am seriously considering switching to a Mac as well for my home computer. I'm sick of the constant changes to the different operating systems with PCs. And now this Windows 8 is a whole new scheme once again.
Since I need to get a new lap top I think this is the time to bite the bullet and change.
I understand that you normally have to pay about a $100 to have your files transferred from your PC to Mac. So I guess I'll also have to buy the Microsoft office package which is an additional cost as well. But once I incur these costs I don't see myself going back to a home PC anymore.,
I found using my daughter's Mac Book when I visit her a bit of a challenge because it's actually simpler than the windows operating system.....
We have been using Macs for years. Would never willingly use a PC. Bad enough when I have to use one for work. It is much like being forced to drive a Model T when you are use to a modern car.
Nope. I have never run into that problem but then I rarely transfer files from a PC to a Mac. Quite often though if I have to transfer files from a Mac to a PC I create a PDF file of it or if it is Word or Photoshop, I burn them to CD then there is no mix up with PC and Mac formatting. I have found That it is harder to transfer stuff from Mac to PC because Windows always wants to reformat the medium. With my Mac and the burn program Toast I can format CDs to run on both.Mayby Cliffy has an answer to that one?????
If you buy a mac, you gootta drink the kool aid. I just don't consider myself to have enough hippster in me to use a mac.
iPhone yes. Mac, no.
Thanks, good to know this info.!!I transferred my files on my own, did have to buy a program with special cable for it but I don't think it was $100, maybe around $35? but I honestly can't remember the exact cost. Was ridiculously simple to do as well. Bought my Mac and the transfer kit at Best Buy.
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I understand you can buy a program for Mac that allows you to run PC files on your Mac. Is this correct?? And is this what you have ?I also bought the MS Office Home and Student for Mac, which can save files in a manner that can be opened, viewed, edited on a PC, but I only bought that because I do use excel a lot at home and it's always nice to have a word processing program.
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There are several Virtual Windows type programs that allow you to install Windows on a Mac. Mac has one call Boot Camp that allows you to run both at the same time..Thanks, good to know this info.!!
I understand you can buy a program for Mac that allows you to run PC files on your Mac. Is this correct?? And is this what you have ?
I understand you can buy a program for Mac that allows you to run PC files on your Mac. Is this correct?? And is this what you have ?