Mac laptop question?

Question

I've been thinking of getting a Mac notebook.. small problem, i've never had a large amount of time to use the OS.

I plan to use it for school, so my question is what kind of software does the OS can run to help in my schoolwork?

Just thought it'd be a good idea to gather info

Answer 1

you should get microsoft for mac.. just the basics, like microsoft word, excel, powerpoint.. if you want a mac laptop, i wouldnt get the wimdows for mac.. because that defeats the purpose of having a mac.

Answer 2

I have an ibook 14 that I bought last year, and have found it to be an excellent computer. Easy to use, and never have to worry about viruses. Also, I never get spyware, as it can't get past my firewall. With the new dual core intel Macbooks out there, this is a highly valuable laptop, and I kind of wished I had waited. I couldn't recommend it more.

Answer 3

Mac usually comes with a lot of software when u buy it. so for school work i think the basic package that comes with mac is enough. It has the word and other stuffs of microsoft, its a trial package 60 days, i guess. calculator and other basic things can be found....

Answer 4

There is a text editing program that comes standard on all macs, so you should be fine. They also have spreadsheet programs, and basically everything that you have for a pc. You can also get virtual pc software, which lets you run windows programs on your mac.

Answer 5

what kind of school work?
i use all kinds of graphic design and 3d animation and video editing web design programs on mine i can also burn dvd , cd . it even reads to me. you can install almiost any software , eg; microsoft word , power point , etc.