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<blockquote data-quote="Doug b" data-source="post: 1119129" data-attributes="member: 59143"><p>JP-ME: What's killing me here is that you're putting the most emphasis on the way OS X looks vs. the difference in its capabilities which make it a night and day different OS compared to Windows 7. </p><p></p><p>I was working on my cousins laptop the other day (fixing stuff for her) which is stock Win7, and I could not for the life of me believe just how sloppy, slow and inefficient it was. This is after having been a Windows user for pretty much my whole life up until the Summer of 2008, which is when I bought my first MacBook Pro. (well, I tried Linux first and that stint lasted for about 4 years, all while keeping up a Win machine) </p><p></p><p>As has been said, OS X's GUI can be tweaked if you need a different look, or larger fonts etc.. that's just basic stuff. But you don't seem to care much about (I've read your posts and this is the impression I've gotten) the real differences which will make your computer sessions a hellu'v a lot more fluid and actually enjoyable. Spaces and exposé to begin with, are two tools which are an invaluable resource. </p><p></p><p>I dunno, just seems to me that you've not given yourself enough time to even realize or care about how efficient OS X is (vs. Win) and that you're happy enough with how Windows performs. Were I you, I'd not be switching at all. You said you wanted something "different", right? Try Linux first. Something like Ubuntu. This way, you get to keep your PC, dual boot it and try out an Nix OS and then tweak it till your heart is content ! </p><p></p><p>Otherwise, stop looking at OS X as if it were comparable to Windows in terms of how tasks are performed. That will forever be a crutch for you, and you will never be happy with it. You basically have to learn how to use a new OS.</p><p></p><p>Doug</p><p></p><p>Edit: By the way... Two third party apps I find to be gems: </p><p></p><p> MoveAddict (gives you the power of cut/paste for files and folders) </p><p>SizeUP: Customizable keyboard shortcuts which enable you to move application windows or Finder windows to either the left, right or any quarter of the screen with equal distance from one another, so that you can work with up to 4 windows at once and not have to search for a specific one being on top. Great for moving files and such. </p><p></p><p>I'd also get a Magic Track Pad and learn every keyboard shortcut if I were you. Makes things SOOOOO nice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doug b, post: 1119129, member: 59143"] JP-ME: What's killing me here is that you're putting the most emphasis on the way OS X looks vs. the difference in its capabilities which make it a night and day different OS compared to Windows 7. I was working on my cousins laptop the other day (fixing stuff for her) which is stock Win7, and I could not for the life of me believe just how sloppy, slow and inefficient it was. This is after having been a Windows user for pretty much my whole life up until the Summer of 2008, which is when I bought my first MacBook Pro. (well, I tried Linux first and that stint lasted for about 4 years, all while keeping up a Win machine) As has been said, OS X's GUI can be tweaked if you need a different look, or larger fonts etc.. that's just basic stuff. But you don't seem to care much about (I've read your posts and this is the impression I've gotten) the real differences which will make your computer sessions a hellu'v a lot more fluid and actually enjoyable. Spaces and exposé to begin with, are two tools which are an invaluable resource. I dunno, just seems to me that you've not given yourself enough time to even realize or care about how efficient OS X is (vs. Win) and that you're happy enough with how Windows performs. Were I you, I'd not be switching at all. You said you wanted something "different", right? Try Linux first. Something like Ubuntu. This way, you get to keep your PC, dual boot it and try out an Nix OS and then tweak it till your heart is content ! Otherwise, stop looking at OS X as if it were comparable to Windows in terms of how tasks are performed. That will forever be a crutch for you, and you will never be happy with it. You basically have to learn how to use a new OS. Doug Edit: By the way... Two third party apps I find to be gems: MoveAddict (gives you the power of cut/paste for files and folders) SizeUP: Customizable keyboard shortcuts which enable you to move application windows or Finder windows to either the left, right or any quarter of the screen with equal distance from one another, so that you can work with up to 4 windows at once and not have to search for a specific one being on top. Great for moving files and such. I'd also get a Magic Track Pad and learn every keyboard shortcut if I were you. Makes things SOOOOO nice. [/QUOTE]
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