Have known only Windows 95/98/XP for the past 10+ years. Bought a macbook last week. Things I need to know. Go!

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Sally said, (162 days ago)

if you press the apple key
somewhere in the world a parrot dies

adam_alligator said, (162 days ago)

oh no. i hope kakapo's are not included in the carnage.
they're my favourite kind of bird.

what is your favourite kind of bird, sally?

Sally said, (162 days ago)

hmmm...... i like emu's because they are giant and tasty

Heh said, (162 days ago)

Did vista prompt this change?

kirsty! said, (162 days ago)

things you need to know: you are now in, like, computer heaven. it will pretty much NEVER FAIL YOU. i've only ever had to use the mac version of ctrl alt delete like three times in my life or something after using macs for three years.

HI <3

Skewgee said, (162 days ago)

bill gates is now

adam_alligator said, (162 days ago)

@heh: no. i actually didn't plan the switch from pc to mac whatsoever. the way it happened was that i was in the market for a notebook (my first self-owned computer), and was pretty relaxed/naive about the whole issue of operating systems.

in the end i chose the macbook because it was attractive, and after checking out the specs it seemed a safe bet.

people crap all over aesthetics, and the people who value them, but i think it's very important to fill your space and your life with things that please the senses.

Ansonia said, (162 days ago)

@ adam_alligator: I couldn't agree more. If your computer's going to live on your desk and get carried around with you for a few years, it might as well be beautiful. I have a macbook too.

Skanko said, (162 days ago)

@Adam_alligator: i just made the same switch about 2 months ago. its been delight and extremely easy. i still have my PC desktop and i've tried installing a few of the same programs on both, the best thing i can say about the mac is its just EASY. i dont know how to do a damn thing on it. and so far, i havent had to ;)

Ethan said, (162 days ago)

You will find out all you need to know when the secret Apple-owners Society sends you your packet. It will give you vague guidelines for hipness, as well as proper PC hatin' techniques.

Skanko said, (162 days ago)

Apparently that takes more than almost 3 months. because i haven't gotten mine yet.

fuznotfuz said, (162 days ago)

@skanko: We're out of stock; they're on back order.

Skanko said, (162 days ago)

@fuz - thats what i get for showing up so late to the party.

madeleinemary said, (162 days ago)

adam, i agree completely. if you have to choose between beautiful and ugly, or even just much less beautiful, why wouldn't you choose beautiful. it affects your mood, and your general contentness with life. really. it's not just a theory.

and macs are completely intuitive, much easier to use. you don't need to know anything.

madeleinemary said, (162 days ago)

except not to forget that you can only switch your dvd region 5 times. be judicious in your switches.

adam_alligator said, (161 days ago)

thanks for the sound comments.
from what i can gather - it's true. there isn't much one needs to know...

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