Thinking of changing to Mac

[clicker]

Go for the Mac , you will be happy with your choice.

 

[Sparrow]

Stewart (sorry I didn't note your name in your sig earlier),

Whatever it is you decide to do, I wish you luck. Again, in general don't buy too much into too many "universal" comments. All computer systems have their issues. I"m not saying anything one way or the other, but it would not be wise to consider switching to a mac being an absolute up-front-only cost. You never know what might happen down the road, what might break, what a company may or may not repair under warranty in a proper manner, etc.

allan

Thanks Allan, I’ll keep that in mind, cynicism comes more easily with age
Thanks everyone
🙂

 

[willie_901]

While there will be a bit of an adjustment period, you should switch.

 

[350D_user]

Why is it that people assume the only operating systems available for PC's are microsoft-based ones?

 

[markinlondon]

Why is it that people assume the only operating systems available for PC's are microsoft-based ones?

Because they come in the box (couldn't find the "cynical" icon).
Really, it's a bit like thinking you can only use your Leica with the lens you bought it with. I suppose it comes from buying the PC with Windows preloaded, most people won't look further than that.

 

[Pherdinand]

because linux is styill considered "for pros only" even with the nice shiny new user interfaces, maybe?

 

[markinlondon]

The Linux setup needs a bit more work than taking the machine out of the box, switching on and registering the OS, but let's face it, you'll be reinstalling Windows a little way down the line to remove all the junk the box builder stuck on as "essential extras".
Anyway, if Windows worked well, I'd be out of a job.

 

[350D_user]

Anyway, if Windows worked well, I'd be out of a job.

Likewise I guess.