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Very happy with windows 7, still thinking about switching to Mac... need input
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<blockquote data-quote="iggibar" data-source="post: 1257471" data-attributes="member: 97843"><p>Welcome!!</p><p> </p><p></p><p>That's what did me in also. I honestly thought I knew the answer, but over time, I have begun to realize that I actually don't know why a Windows pc will start getting slower over time. People blamed it on bloat-ware, but I used to always reinstall the OS after buying a new PC. I have to say though, even though you can run an OS consistently for, probably as long as you want, I have still reinstalled the OS because I switched hdd's/ssd's. I like clean installs when it comes to that.</p><p></p><p></p><p>That's almost true, but it's not always that easy to uninstall programs. There are programs out there that will automatically delete every file associated with that program that you want to delete, but that can also cause unintended deletions.</p><p></p><p> I'm not sure about this...but I can see it happening. Oh, wait a sec, this can happen...my G5's are a great example...the 2 most consistent computers I have ever owned. </p><p></p><p></p><p>If you want consistency, the Mac OS has been incredibly consistent, and when something did go wrong, it's usually because of something that the user has done, or something that has a quick fix. </p><p>With that said, problems can arise with OSX just as in every other OS. If your machine runs constant, your OS will run consistently. If one thing has a hiccup, so will the other. </p><p></p><p>Some people don't adapt to OSX after leaving Windows as easily, and go back because as the saying goes, OSX is so easy, it's hard!" That has proven to be the case for me many times, and I thought I knew it well! LOL!!</p><p></p><p>I recently commented on another thread about my MBP's age. I've had it now for 25 months, and I still appreciate my MBP as much as I did the first day I got it. This coming from a person that can't keep a car for more than 3 years because I get bored. I love it!</p><p></p><p>Whatever you decide, you have stumbled onto the right forum!</p><p>Wowmypostishuge...sorry.lol <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>PS: I secretly admire Ubuntu...but it doesn't like me back<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iggibar, post: 1257471, member: 97843"] Welcome!! That's what did me in also. I honestly thought I knew the answer, but over time, I have begun to realize that I actually don't know why a Windows pc will start getting slower over time. People blamed it on bloat-ware, but I used to always reinstall the OS after buying a new PC. I have to say though, even though you can run an OS consistently for, probably as long as you want, I have still reinstalled the OS because I switched hdd's/ssd's. I like clean installs when it comes to that. That's almost true, but it's not always that easy to uninstall programs. There are programs out there that will automatically delete every file associated with that program that you want to delete, but that can also cause unintended deletions. I'm not sure about this...but I can see it happening. Oh, wait a sec, this can happen...my G5's are a great example...the 2 most consistent computers I have ever owned. If you want consistency, the Mac OS has been incredibly consistent, and when something did go wrong, it's usually because of something that the user has done, or something that has a quick fix. With that said, problems can arise with OSX just as in every other OS. If your machine runs constant, your OS will run consistently. If one thing has a hiccup, so will the other. Some people don't adapt to OSX after leaving Windows as easily, and go back because as the saying goes, OSX is so easy, it's hard!" That has proven to be the case for me many times, and I thought I knew it well! LOL!! I recently commented on another thread about my MBP's age. I've had it now for 25 months, and I still appreciate my MBP as much as I did the first day I got it. This coming from a person that can't keep a car for more than 3 years because I get bored. I love it! Whatever you decide, you have stumbled onto the right forum! Wowmypostishuge...sorry.lol :) PS: I secretly admire Ubuntu...but it doesn't like me back:( [/QUOTE]
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