Just some n00b questions

I have the middle MacBook, with 1 GB of RAM and the double layer disc drive.

1. Can Limewire harm my computer in an way?

2. Should I upgrade my RAM?

3. What's the best Instant Messaging on Program? (Currently on Adium)

Any other helpful hints would be appreciated.

Everyone starts out somewhere.

1.) Limewire to date can not harm your computer as most viruses on there are made for windows. Putting windows on your computer can mess it up though. Plus Limewire isn't legal so you always risk the RIAA coming after you. Which is why I use iTunes.

2.)RAM. It depends what you use your computer for. Surfing the net , youtube,chat, and emails. Then no. You have plenty of RAM. More than that than you might want to consider another GB.

3.) Best IM program (to me) is Adium. However Trillian Astra might change that soon

The RIAA also thinks it's illegal to rip your own CD's to your computer. Thanks for the help, the only think I don't like about Adium is that you can't do Video Chat. Also, is it normal that after the first week or two the computer starts moving a little slower?

as for the ripping thing, at least the UK Government is moving with the times

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7176538.stm

Yes the lack of video is one of the few downsides to Adium. i believe Yahoo supports it though. Your computer will get a little slower if you are putting more applications on it. Otherwise it really shouldn't get noticeably slower.

Im glad to see the UK has got the right idea. In a lot of ways the UK seems to have more of a clue about what's good for it's citizens than the states

get limewire pro, don't download viruses.

upgrade your ram with ram from other worldly computing (owc)

adium is the best.

mac0s9user said:

Everyone starts out somewhere.
3.) Best IM program (to me) is Adium. However Trillian Astra might change that soon

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Trillian Astra ooks amazing... Sent in my request... Waiting anxiously...