[Electronics-talk] MAC vs PC

[Gerald Levy]

As far as browsing the web using a Mac, the following article explains why 
Apple still needs to make improvements to make the browsing experience 
easier and more intuitive:

http://chrishofstader.com/apple-and-the-accessible-internet/


Gerald

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cullen via Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Allison Depner" <alley.cat.77 at gmail.com>; "Discussion of accessible 
electronics and appliances" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] MAC vs PC


> 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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