[Electronics-talk] MAC vs PC

[Allison Depner]

I would absolutely suggest having the Windows Classic Shell installed.  If
your're anything like me the touch screen that Windows 8 comes with will
really throw you for a loop.  I empethise  with anyone who wants to keep
windows XP.  Unfortunately, the Microsoft Giants made sure that we don't
have a choice about "upgrading" to Windows 8.  Hang in there.

Alley

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-talk
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2014 7:40 AM
To: David Andrews; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] MAC vs PC

People tell me there is a program one can install that will make a Windows 7
or 8 machine look like good old Windows XP.  I believe it's called
ClassicShell.
Tracy


----- Original Message -----
From: "David Andrews via Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Star Song" <starsong at gmx.com>; "Discussion of accessible electronics
and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2014 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] MAC vs PC


> Well, a couple things here.  First, what is your reason for wanting a Mac?

> It seems to me that with your level of use, and skill level, a change 
> of this magnitude doesn't make a lot of sense.  Unless you like 
> learning new technology, then why do it.  If your existing technology 
> does the job you should stick with it.
>
> Although in this case that may be a problem too.  You can't buy a new 
> computer with Windows XP on it.  XP is quite old, and no longer 
> supported by Microsoft.  They are no longer doing security updates, so 
> if you plan on  using it on the internet, this is not a good idea!
>
> You are going to have to bite the bullet and learn something new, so 
> go for it!
>
> Dave
>
> At 08:44 AM 8/17/2014, you wrote:
>>Hello all, I need to get a new laptop, and am wondering if I should 
>>get a MAC. I have only had an  Asus PC, and use it only for its 
>>internet and DVD/CD capabilities. I am a mediocre skills user, able to 
>>do mostly what I need, but don't know much more than that about how to 
>>figure out more complexx  operations. I don't have anyone who can help 
>>me with my computer unless I take it to a store. But I thought maybe 
>>from what everyone has said on this list A MAC would be better, since 
>>I still have Windows XP and don't feel comfortable graduating to Windows
8. Can you advise me?
>>Thanks,   Shonen
>
>         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
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