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I Am The Walrus · 09-02-2003, 01:08 PM

how did you find the transition from pc to mac?

i have only used a mac twice in my life but im seriously considering upgrading this p4 to a mac.

any advice on making the transition period smoother?

GrimShawn · 09-02-2003, 01:09 PM

I have both a mac and PC

I Am The Walrus · 09-02-2003, 01:10 PM

we arent talking about a flasher mac though

bigdog · 09-02-2003, 01:11 PM

just wondering why do you want to change?

I Am The Walrus · 09-02-2003, 01:12 PM

blue screen of death issues with micro$oft

plus im hearing more and more it is more stable in relation to viruses etc

digifan · 09-02-2003, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by I Am The Walrus
blue screen of death issues with micro$oft

plus im hearing more and more it is more stable in relation to viruses etc

You are right

Chong · 09-02-2003, 01:16 PM

transition? what transition? macs are the easiest thing to use. get one.

qwe · 09-02-2003, 01:38 PM

never had a single problem with windows xp on my p4 2.8ghz

you people who keep saying blue-screen errors are morons... and i'm no by any means defending microsoft, but win xp is one exception in their operating systems..

bigdog · 09-03-2003, 06:59 AM

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Originally posted by qwe
never had a single problem with windows xp on my p4 2.8ghz

you people who keep saying blue-screen errors are morons... and i'm no by any means defending microsoft, but win xp is one exception in their operating systems..

yeah very true there is not blue screen death in XP

candyflip · 09-03-2003, 07:02 AM

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Originally posted by bigdog

yeah very true there is not blue screen death in XP

Yeah...they got rid of that. Now shit just crashes and freezes without the BSOD.

gothweb · 09-03-2003, 07:47 AM

I used a PC before I ever used a Mac. I hated using computers, though I liked the idea of the things I could do. Then I started playing with Macs at a local college, and realized how it *could* be. The first computer I owned myself was a Mac.

Years later, I worked in IT Support. There were 350 windows machines and four macs, so basically I did Windows support. That operating system is crap. I don't care about the UI, that's a preference-- but the stability and architecture was a joke.

And frankly, it isn't getting better. Interesting fact: Most enterprise locations stay one generation behind on Windows. For instance, many are now using 2000 rather than going to XP. The reason is simple-- more than one generation behind, and recent aps don't work as well, but each generation gets more bloated and unstable.

angeleyes · 09-03-2003, 10:27 AM

The transition is VERY easy. I was hired as a Graphic Designer/Marketing Manager for a Cosmetics Manufacturer and they asked if I had experience on a Mac and I said I did although I had never used one and it took me less than 30 minutes to be working efficiently on it.

I miss the ole G4

angeleyes · 09-03-2003, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by candyflip

Yeah...they got rid of that. Now shit just crashes and freezes without the BSOD.

I must be special because I still get the BSOD sometimes on my home pc that is running XP.

Zprogramz · 09-03-2003, 11:24 AM

Once you start using OSX and really get used to it and all it can do, you will NEVER want to use a Windows machine again.

Z

Lane · 09-03-2003, 11:27 AM

i love hearing from people who switched to a mac when they were using win95,98 or ME.. i've been using win2k and xp, havent seen the BSOD for years now maybe.

bringer · 09-03-2003, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by candyflip

Yeah...they got rid of that. Now shit just crashes and freezes without the BSOD.

its funny how people have so many problems with winxp. learn how to set it up before you complain about it.

my stats:

[Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1 (5.1 - 2600)] CPU: [1-Intel Pentium 4, 1993MHz, 256KB (9% Load)]. Uptime: [5days 22hrs 14mins 49secs]. Record Uptime: [7w 17h 2m 47s]. RAM [Usage: 399/512MB (77.93%) ]

never crashes, never freezes, NEVER. i reboot every two weeks because my computer lags. i think its the sdram. oh well

ps. macs are great for work, but thats about it. very little game and other fun support. if you're a work horse you should of already switched over.

Probono · 09-03-2003, 02:54 PM

I switched to a MAC from Win2K about 3 months ago. I still run Win2K in emulation on the MAC for a few applications that I need.

Why did I switch, I was tired of dealling with Microsoft OS's the bugs, the security holes, the viruses etc. Win2K was and is a good OS, Win XP is a PIG and would ahve required new ahrdware anyhow. I do run WinXP on a few machines in our office and HATE the lockin to the hardware that makes upgrades and replacing hardware a challenge.

I am very happy with the transition. I would say moving over and accomidating to the change to9ok about one hour.

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I Am The Walrus Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,000	we arent talking about a flasher mac though

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bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	just wondering why do you want to change?

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I Am The Walrus Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,000	blue screen of death issues with micro$oft plus im hearing more and more it is more stable in relation to viruses etc

09-02-2003, 01:16 PM	#7
Chong Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,584	transition? what transition? macs are the easiest thing to use. get one.

09-02-2003, 01:38 PM	#8
qwe Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,109	never had a single problem with windows xp on my p4 2.8ghz you people who keep saying blue-screen errors are morons... and i'm no by any means defending microsoft, but win xp is one exception in their operating systems..

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09-03-2003, 02:54 PM	#17
Probono Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,731	I switched to a MAC from Win2K about 3 months ago. I still run Win2K in emulation on the MAC for a few applications that I need. Why did I switch, I was tired of dealling with Microsoft OS's the bugs, the security holes, the viruses etc. Win2K was and is a good OS, Win XP is a PIG and would ahve required new ahrdware anyhow. I do run WinXP on a few machines in our office and HATE the lockin to the hardware that makes upgrades and replacing hardware a challenge. I am very happy with the transition. I would say moving over and accomidating to the change to9ok about one hour.