Macs

gabe1984 · 06-14-2007, 12:32 PM

I just got a new GMac laptop. If anyone here uses a Mac, are they happy with it? Also, how is the virus protection?

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-14-2007, 12:35 PM

Just a quick question from a computer technician's point of view:

Why did you buy your Mac?

saden1 · 06-14-2007, 12:45 PM

Macs are overpriced fashion statements.

Personally, I think Linux is the future. It's so disgustingly good and getting better by the minuter. There simply isn't a good reason why you should pay for proprietary OS, well maybe if you into PC gaming.

Buy a decent machine, install Ubuntu and you're good to go.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-14-2007, 12:49 PM

HA! saden basically said what I was thinking, but I didn't want to criticize gabe...

MTK · 06-14-2007, 12:51 PM

Just curious, what makes Linux so good? Is it easy to install?

gabe1984 · 06-14-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Just a quick question from a computer technician's point of view:

Why did you buy your Mac?

Well, I got it because some of my friends have them, and I guess I just liked using them better. Plus, I heard that they do not need as much maintenance as PCs. Plus, I got it for $100 off and I got a free IPOD, which was $200, because I bought it.

saden1 · 06-14-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Just curious, what makes Linux so good? Is it easy to install?

You can practically do anything you like. It's fast, it doesn't hog memory, no viruses and every software you could ever want is available for free. If you want to experience Linux just download the Ubuntu CD, pop it into your computer and try it's Live CD feature.

I've been using Linux both at home and at work for nearly 5 years and I'm definitely please with it. The only sticky points I ever come across concern MS Word documents that I have to deal with. While Open Office does a good job of opening word documents, these docs look a little funky at times.

saden1 · 06-14-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gabe1984

Well, I got it because some of my friends have them, and I guess I just liked using them better. Plus, I heard that they do not need as much maintenance as PCs. Plus, I got it for $100 off and I got a free IPOD, which was $200, because I bought it.

Nothing you pay for is for free in this world. With the kind of money you probably put down on the laptop, the least they could do was give you an iPod for "free."

I do think stepping away from the Windows world is a good thing so congrats on that

Hog1 · 06-14-2007, 01:15 PM

I have a few friends that have gone to Mac in the last few years. They love it. Simple, very few problems with Virus control. When it comes time to replacement, I will consider that as well.

gabe1984 · 06-14-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

I have a few friends that have gone to Mac in the last few years. They love it. Simple, very few problems with Virus control. When it comes time to replacement, I will consider that as well.

THANKS HOG!!!!!!!!

Sammy Baugh Fan · 06-14-2007, 01:44 PM

My brother has one and loves it and trys to talk down to me and my PC. I just laugh. His is pretty cool and easy to use and is Plug and Play with just about anything you plug into it.

Slick looking and bright, sharp screen and I could see me getting one to play with if I had expendable cash.

Enjoy
peace

NM Redskin · 06-14-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Nothing you pay for is for free in this world. With the kind of money you probably put down on the laptop, the least they could do was give you an iPod for "free."

I do think stepping away from the Windows world is a good thing so congrats on that

Saden have you messed around any video editing and audio programs? I was wondering how linux compares to PC and Mac on that kind of stuff.

jamf · 06-14-2007, 02:02 PM

I hate all this Mac VS Windows VS Linux Stuff.

They all have their good and bad points.
Macs are reliable and very stable. I know some hard core software guys( they actually work for HP

), They love the mac OS.

Macs have alot of substance and style!
You've spent your money on a good machine.

FYI, I've installed a few ubuntu servers and desktops.
I actually dual boot on my laptop.
The one thing that gets me with linux is that I have to tweak every freakin thing. Sometimes I just want the simplicity of windows or a Mac. Ubuntu is close, but still not there.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-14-2007, 02:08 PM

I support them both here and software-wise Macs are fine. The problem lies in the fact that when someone DOES go wrong with your Mac, it's nearly impossible to pin it down. Also, when it comes to PCs, sure, I do this for a living BUT I don't think I've had any of mine crash in years.

saden1 · 06-14-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NM Redskin

Saden have you messed around any video editing and audio programs? I was wondering how linux compares to PC and Mac on that kind of stuff.

I have messed with audio editing (audacity) and as far as video all I have done in that area is rip DVDs into AVIs. There is a whole Linux distrbution dedicated to audio and video editing It's based on Ubuntu and it's called Ubuntu Studio.

06-14-2007, 12:32 PM	#1
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06-14-2007, 12:35 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Macs Just a quick question from a computer technician's point of view: Why did you buy your Mac? __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-14-2007, 12:45 PM	#3
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Macs Macs are overpriced fashion statements. Personally, I think Linux is the future. It's so disgustingly good and getting better by the minuter. There simply isn't a good reason why you should pay for proprietary OS, well maybe if you into PC gaming. Buy a decent machine, install Ubuntu and you're good to go. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

06-14-2007, 12:49 PM	#4
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Macs HA! saden basically said what I was thinking, but I didn't want to criticize gabe... __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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06-14-2007, 01:15 PM	#9
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Macs I have a few friends that have gone to Mac in the last few years. They love it. Simple, very few problems with Virus control. When it comes time to replacement, I will consider that as well. __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

06-14-2007, 01:44 PM	#11
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 62 Posts: 2,507	Re: Macs My brother has one and loves it and trys to talk down to me and my PC. I just laugh. His is pretty cool and easy to use and is Plug and Play with just about anything you plug into it. Slick looking and bright, sharp screen and I could see me getting one to play with if I had expendable cash. Enjoy peace __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

06-14-2007, 02:02 PM	#13
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,319	Re: Macs I hate all this Mac VS Windows VS Linux Stuff. They all have their good and bad points. Macs are reliable and very stable. I know some hard core software guys( they actually work for HP ), They love the mac OS. Macs have alot of substance and style! You've spent your money on a good machine. FYI, I've installed a few ubuntu servers and desktops. I actually dual boot on my laptop. The one thing that gets me with linux is that I have to tweak every freakin thing. Sometimes I just want the simplicity of windows or a Mac. Ubuntu is close, but still not there.

06-14-2007, 02:08 PM	#14
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Macs I support them both here and software-wise Macs are fine. The problem lies in the fact that when someone DOES go wrong with your Mac, it's nearly impossible to pin it down. Also, when it comes to PCs, sure, I do this for a living BUT I don't think I've had any of mine crash in years. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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