Ya i have been using a PC all my life but i am thinking about getting a Mac book, i really like the design, but i have never used Mac is it easy to get use to and can i put Limewire on it? Please help
2006-12-19 14:37:26 · 6 answers · asked by ketan 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Macs are very user friendly and are compatible with Limewire. I personally love my Powerbook G4 and am thinking of upgrading to a Macbook.
2006-12-19 14:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by Skysong 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello ketan,
Congratulations. I've got an older PowerBook, but I'm impressed with the looks of the MacBook too. I love the built-in iSight camera for video conferencing. There are only slight differences between the Mac and Windows PCs now. They've been copying each other for years. :-) Here's some web sites that explain the Mac and the differences:
http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/
http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/
I'm not sure about LimeWire for the Mac, but their web site says that it is compatible. The beta version of LimeWire for Mac OS X is at version 4.13.0 and can be found here:
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/LimeWire_for_Mac_OS_X/984642248/3
If you could check out a local Apple Store, or other Mac dealer where you can try using the Mac yourself, you can get an idea how it is. Also, see if there's a Mac users group in your area and go to a meeting. Best of luck to you.
--Rick
2006-12-19 23:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by rickrudge 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are pretty easy to learn, just throw everything you know about a PC out the window. Once you get used to it, you will never go back to a PC. Mac OS's have a more logical way of doing things, so once you get all of the Microsoft crap out of your brain, things will be so much easier. As far as Lime Wire, there is a mac version. Matter a fact, these days there is nearly an application available for macs that are used on PC's as well. Even if there is a program that you cant find for the mac, there is software out there that will let you simulate a windows PC on a mac machine in order to run those applications if you absolutely need to. I hope all of this has helped. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything else.
2006-12-19 22:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by geckocub69 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get Limewire for a Mac.
I don't think it's going to be easy for you to use immediately if you're used to an Intel-based windows machine. Yeah, they claim it's intuitive but there are major differences. Keystrokes for apps are different, OS is completely different, that sort of thing. You will have a learning curve.
Plus software for the Mac is more difficult to buy IMHO. Not as easy to go into Best Buy and grab utilities off of the shelf retail. Also normal products like Microsoft Office isn't as well supported (although you CAN buy the suite for Word, Excel, Powerpoint for the Mac) in my opinion.
I've used both in my life. Prefer my Windows PC! When my ex left, I got rid of all the Macs in my house LOL.
2006-12-19 22:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by keyz 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
your another thats looking for big trouble what do you people use for a brain, do you never do any research at all...
do a search on here for comments on lime wire,,, are you begging for viruses, well with limewire your going to get them and a virus protector won't help you out....
your using a PC 2 PC software you think your downloading Music or a video, so you download it and open it up and what have you got...... BINGO a VIRUS , AND a WORM all in limewire folder that are hidden on your hard drive...
and you can't uninstall Limewire at all
2006-12-19 22:50:09 · answer #5 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Limewire? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Have you ever had a limited user account on a PC? Owning a Mac is kinda like that. I would NEVER purchase one of those overpriced peices of junk.
2006-12-19 22:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by chris 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋