i have been using a pc with windows my whole life...but after recently seeing steve jobs at some fair, introducing the MacBook...i am totally obsessed b/c there are so many tight options and extras...im not sure if i should switch to mac b/c of the "adjustment period" that some people say... just need an honest answer thanks!
2006-10-15 14:42:16 · 12 answers · asked by d29061 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Mac now uses the Intel chipset, meaning that it can run Windows as well as OSX. Bootcamp is offered to allow you to boot with the one you select. This is Beta software though, and has an expiration date. Mac offers another program which allows both operating systems to be running at the same time. I don't remember the name of the program though, but I think it's fairly inexpensive.
With this, Apple has made the choice between Windows and Mac a false dichotomy.
--Dee
2006-10-15 15:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have used Macs at home and PCs at work since the dawn of the personal computer revolution. I transition pretty easily between the two. I suggest going to an Apple store - or if there isn't one close enough, go to another Apple retailer near you - and use one for a while. That's the best way to know if you find the Mac applications to appeal to you and what you need.
2006-10-15 14:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the journey that your MacBook relies on the Intel chipset, then you definately ought to run the two MacOS or domicile windows. in case you upload some third-occasion utility, you additionally can run them the two on the comparable time. Why could you want domicile windows? properly, the only reason i like having it quite is for some very quite expert courses I ought to run. Others might have an extremely super investment in domicile windows utility they might't in simple terms throw out. Others might want domicile windows. Vista has a firewall (as does XP). It has greater aggresive secure practices settings than its predecessors. a lot of human beings discover it quite stressful and turn it right down to the place that is extremely pointless. to this point as virus themes, Macs are not immune, yet they have continually had a greater desirable secure practices kind than domicile windows from the beginning up. Vista is approximately as undesirable XP in this regard...you nevertheless ought to have some third-occasion virus secure practices to be extremely secure. the excellent device i've got ever had for working domicile windows is my present day iMac. Apple quite went above and previous imparting the needed drivers to make XP artwork perfect on Apple hardware.
2016-10-19 11:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pbbt, I used Windows my whole, got a lovely little MacBook 3 months ago, and the "adjustment period" lasted less than ten minutes. It's so easy, fun to use, efficient, and dependable. I say go for it.
2006-10-15 14:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by Snickle Beast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never!!! Don't do it. Windows is a lot better. I have macs and ibooks in my school and they are horrible. They can't run many of the programs that Windows can.
If you really want to switch, you should switch to linux. It is faster and actually supports duo processors unlike windows and mac, although it is a lot less user friendly. :]
2006-10-15 14:45:58 · answer #5 · answered by Hybrid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want less software compatibility with the larger applications, stick with Windows. Macs are good for video and photos. Macs are better when using data intensive applications.
2006-10-15 14:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you need to use it for. Macs are very good at graphic editing. Pcs are good overall computers. My son uses both since he needs the Mac for his emedia courses at University and the pc for everything else.
2006-10-15 14:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by Jordan L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should stay with windows b/c it has 80%+ the market and everything is made to fit microsoft. yes mac has less virus issues but that is because no one is going to write a virus that will only take out 20% of the peoplethat use computers
2006-10-15 14:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you want, Macs tend to do better with RAM because their for high memory applications. Windows are easier to use and less frusterating...so i don't know, there are better specs to both, and worse specs for both, it also depends on what you want to add to your computer. Macs run OS x(ten) and windows obviously windows, but it all depends on you...
2006-10-15 14:46:40 · answer #9 · answered by BUGZ (AKA "lil JT") 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search yahoo answers. This question has been asked a gazillion times before and answered.
2006-10-15 14:44:55 · answer #10 · answered by ○Freeman○ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋