iMac

[andyfg]

I agree with all the posts! I have used Macs since (can't remember, always) but presently running 3 eMacs and G4 powerbook. Looking to upgrade soon. Colleagues with PCs at work have far more problems, and having to use PCs in the classroom is painful. Macs are equally as addictive as kilts!

[Graham]

I've aways used PC's but I've been thinking of "crossing over" myself, I've been researching Macs for the last few months.

Let me know how you go David.

[chasem]

Tiger OS solves the main Mac problem-> now it runs windows programs too.

are there any/many hiccups with the windows-based programs running in tiger OS?

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

While I make my living supporting the mainstream M$ world, I started out on Apples (yes, beore they were Macintoshes!), and still think they are easier and more reliable. And with OS X being based on Unix, what more could you ask for.

If any of the above does not make sense to anybody, be assured that it is all good!

[Rob Wright]

David I have an imac G5 17 inch which I love and one of the last ibook g4's. You will need to run some type of anti-virus for your pc's but not the mac. There are anti-virus software for Macs but everything I have heard about them says that they jack up your computer big time.

ichat is a great, I use it all the time to keep in touch with my cousins around the world.

I've networked with pc's with very little trouble.

Rob

[Eujeankilt]

are there any/many hiccups with the windows-based programs running in tiger OS?

I've supported Macs and PCs for 10 years and will only own Macs. Mac OS X 10.4 cannot run Windows programs, but you can run Windows itself on the new Intel processor Macs either in a dual boot mode or as a virtual machine with a program called Parallels (or just recently VM Ware). With virtualization, the Windows OS runs on top of the mac OS, but runs at almost hardware speed. I'm running Windows in a dual boot environment using Apple's Boot Camp (in beta). It's the fastest PC I've ever used. Parallels runs nearly as fast, but since you have two OSs running, you will need twice the RAM. With dual booting, only one OS runs at a time.

Of course, since you are running Windows, you will need virus and spyware protection.

Dale

[Eujeankilt]

Thanks for the comments Guys. Someone at work said when I said I was concidering an iMac....Thats Typical you David. .It'll suit you. First Landrovers ,kilts and, now iPod (Only one at my workplace) and. Mac.
You are just different
PS any of you Guys (Don't laugh) use an anti virus program ? I don't want to infect my PC's

David,

I've used Norton Anti-Virus for years for just that purpose - so that I don't infect my PC bretheren. McAfee also makes an anti virus-program. I would not buy a full security program for the Mac as the OS has a built-in firewall and by default, nearly all vulnerabilities are locked down. (It's not an interactive firewall like Windows that will protect you from yourself and keep you from viewing Hamish's or Ron's piccies ).

I ran into a vendor at MacWorld Expo who was selling anti-spyware for the Mac, but I've never heard of any spyware out there for the Mac. I ran a demo copy on my work machine - I download lots of stuff and tweak my machine alot - I found nothing.

At least for now, using a Mac is practicing safe computing.

[bmrtin]

macs are a great choice on several reasons
1. reliability os the operating system because its base is UNIX one of the first operating systems ever made and still a top operating system for servers that need to stay up. (your os will not be a server os but it will be just as reliable)
2. adware/spyware/viruses are rare on macs unlike windows systems mainly because of the UNIX base makes it difficult to make a virus work. (insert lots of computer tech info here)
3. the design of the system is great both outside look and the GUI (graphical user interface) and is also pleasing to the eye.
4. although you can not run windows software, windows does make software for the mac os like MS Office and windows media player also a windows emulator so you can run non Microsoft made software on it.
5. and last but not least it is an extremely fast system to work with.

also any questions about mac or pc i would be willing to help just PM me and i will get your answer as fast as i can

later
brad

[Caradoc]

I would not buy a full security program for the Mac as the OS has a built-in firewall and by default, nearly all vulnerabilities are locked down.

ClamXav is free antivirus software for the Mac.

It works nicely - I've been using ClamAV (the actual engine) on various UNIX systems for several years. Since Mac OS X is a UNIX variant, the author of ClamXav simply wrote a front-end GUI for it.

(I'm sitting here with three Sun boxes, a Windows laptop issued by my employer, and two Macintoshes - one of which is running Mac OS X Server and functions as my mailserver and webserver.)

I've been performing computer support of one kind or another for a couple of decades, now, and I always recommend my relatives to purchase a Mac or I won't give them tech support.

The trick answer is that the ones who've switched to Mac only call me once every few years anyway, to get their HDs replaced or something similar.

[Freelander Sporrano]

It sounds like quiet an adventure. I can't wait.
I'll keep you all posted on how it goes.

Looks like my wife is in for a shock when I tell her (Why does this sound all too familier :rolleyes: )

Still she'll have our New Dell 9400 laptop for herself :rolleyes: