Windows to MAC - Should I?, Seeking opinion & counsel
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 Dec 6 2006, 10:12 AM
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Nice thread. Swtiched over to a macbook prior coming here to Malaysia and I can say that I do like it very much. Even though some programs tend to crash. My batter lasts longer than 3 hours but then again I seldom use it as I usually just plug in the power chord most of the time. When it comes to Microsoft Office I recently read an article about changing from Office to other programs. Kinda interesting and you can find the link HERE
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Dec 7 2006, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Dec 6 2006, 01:53 PM) redlum, Mostly IM-programs. MSN and Adium krashed all the time when I used them. But now I'm using Mercury which is perfectly stable. Firefox also tend to crash now and then. I also had problem with some widgets before that tend to use upp 100% CPU but I turned them off. What programs are u using that frequently crashes? It's not something common I hear about of Macs. Thanks for the link - I'm definitely more comforted knowing NeoOffice is 100% compatible with Words & Excel. As for Powerpoint, I'll just tell my boss I can't do it anymore because if i do, it won't work on any other PCs in the office    |
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Dec 7 2006, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Dec 7 2006, 01:49 PM) supafreak, Yes, that is correct I use Mercury as it is a MSN-clone. It also have webcam-feature but the most important thing about it is that it logs in quite fast and don't crash. I'm suprised you don't know about Firefox as it is a very popular browser Don't worry bt me looking you up for something as 'small' as the MiniDVI and DVI. I'll just ask the shop when I go in and make my purchase of the MBP - am sure they'll be able to show me how to work it. It's definitely gonna be more useful being shown than anything else  At the moment, I've no intentions of running XP on the Mac but, and if the time/need comes I guess I'll just run bootcamp on it and get XP installed but thanks for the info anyways. Er, and how'd u manage to crash your Mac? What did u do? Acquiesce, Am home sick today but will try to get a copy of InTech Keith, I don't think Acquiesce is starting a debate on Mac vs PC here. Instead, I think he's just sharing info about an article which appeared in InTech today. Until he starts behaving like a 'fanboy' then we'll decide what we wanna do with him, k?  redlum, Ah, so ur having programs with IM programs. I did read about the 'not-stableness' of certain IM programs but whilst they're being developed for the better, there are still quite a few options available (though it was pre-warned not to expect great GUI). I think aMSN was recommended as a pretty stable IM program - can a Mac user confirm this please? I'm assuming Mercury's an IM program too? On XP I'm just running MSN Messenger so I guess aMSN should be sufficient for me, or well Mercury [jots this down in her book!] Er, I've heard of Firefox but don't quite know what app that is. Oops...  Ok - got it figured. Firefox is a web-browser alike to Safari. Btw, N0eL's having some issues with Gesture controls on Firefox - anyone can assist? [Now I gotta go figure out what Gesture controls are]   I just find it kinda annoying to switch between safari and firefox. I think that firefox is the better browser but sometimes it crashes so I'm using safari as well. I really hope that adobe releases the beta soon for the creative suite 3 with intel-support! YAY |
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Dec 7 2006, 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Dec 7 2006, 07:48 PM) supafreak, Adobe Creative Suite LINKGive ur Mac a break will ya? Though it's supposedly stable, u really don't need to overwork it  I haven't gone into Mac 201 yet so have no idea how Parallel works though in Mac 101 i learnt about it. redlum, Adobe Creative Suite 3 with intel-support? Er, what's that now? The new version (3) will have intel support making it much faster on intel-based macs! YAY  |
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Dec 8 2006, 11:12 AM
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Dec 8 2006, 10:39 AM) redlum, Well I do work with magazines but I do marketing. But I like to be able to play around in Photoshop and Indesign Keep me updated when CS3's out. I don't follow that too much since that program isn't on my high priority list for installation but well no harm since I'm thinking of having CS2 installed [i'm hoping to find someone to teach me how to use the CS3 programs!]  I'm assuming you're in the Advertising/Creative industry? Well if you use CS2 you will be able to use CS3 as well. The most important thing is that it will run much faster on intelbased macs!  |
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Dec 15 2006, 12:03 PM
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Today adobe releases the beta of CS 3! Soo nice!
More info here: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/...6Photoshop.html |
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Dec 15 2006, 01:29 PM
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On the website it says that CS 3 beta should be out in the early hours Pacific Standard Time on December 15.
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