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Hello, all.
First time post here - this forum was recommended to me by a friend of mine who is Mac user.
That being said, I just bought an iBook (14", 1.33). I've never used a Mac, I am coming from the world of Windows. I decided to make the switch for added security, ease of use, and the fact the OS X is built on Unix (which I know very well). My Mac is due to arrive in the next couple of days.
So, I've got some questions:
1> Do I need Antivirus software? I do plan on using my iBook on the internet, but behind a hardware firewall.
2> Office Applications - I've used the MS Office series for years - is there something similar for Mac? What sort of Email client would you recommend? I used POP3 - no exchange or anything.
3> Web Design software - I do some web design on the side - in the Windows world, I used Frontpage and Macromedia's Dreamweaver. I know that Dreamweaver is available for Mac, but does it come with something?
4> Books to learn OS X - any suggestions? I was suggested to me that I should pick up "Mac OS X: The Missing Manual" - any feedback on this?
5> Anything else I should know about?
Thanks in advance for any replies to this thread, once my iBook arrives, I am sure I'll have many more questions.
- Peter
First time post here - this forum was recommended to me by a friend of mine who is Mac user.
That being said, I just bought an iBook (14", 1.33). I've never used a Mac, I am coming from the world of Windows. I decided to make the switch for added security, ease of use, and the fact the OS X is built on Unix (which I know very well). My Mac is due to arrive in the next couple of days.
So, I've got some questions:
1> Do I need Antivirus software? I do plan on using my iBook on the internet, but behind a hardware firewall.
2> Office Applications - I've used the MS Office series for years - is there something similar for Mac? What sort of Email client would you recommend? I used POP3 - no exchange or anything.
3> Web Design software - I do some web design on the side - in the Windows world, I used Frontpage and Macromedia's Dreamweaver. I know that Dreamweaver is available for Mac, but does it come with something?
4> Books to learn OS X - any suggestions? I was suggested to me that I should pick up "Mac OS X: The Missing Manual" - any feedback on this?
5> Anything else I should know about?
Thanks in advance for any replies to this thread, once my iBook arrives, I am sure I'll have many more questions.
- Peter