[Electronics-talk] MAC vs PC

[cullen]

Hi, i have been a mac user since june 2010 and love it. Browsing the web is very easy. Yes, the way you do things on a mac is a bit different but it really does not take that much time to get use to it. If you need to run windows software on your mac, there are two options. You can make a VM of windows or apple provides a utility called bootcamp. i think the VM method is the easyist. Hope this info helps
Cullen
On Aug 17, 2014, at 10:55 AM, Allison Depner via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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.
>> E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> 
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