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<blockquote data-quote="nerrollus" data-source="post: 5722">Greetings Macians!I've been an avid PC user for about 11 years now.&nbsp; Recently I started getting more into the Linux game and wanting to try other systems out.&nbsp; I've been thinking about getting a Mac off and on for years, but I've never done a lot of research into them.&nbsp; Basically what I'm wanting to know is what a good intro system would be that doesn't carry a hefty price tag.&nbsp; With PC's you can get a half way decent system for a few hundred bucks and I'm hoping I can do the same with a Mac.&nbsp; I've heard Mac's run at like 2x or 3x faster than PC's, so is a 500mhz Mac going to be fairly decent?&nbsp; Looking at playing with OS/X and Gentoo as the OS.&nbsp; Probably mostly as a toy and not a lot of gaming.&nbsp; Would like to have some upgradeability and room for additions.&nbsp; At any rate, some recommendations, a little basic explanation on the Mac vs PC in the speed area, and what I can expect cost wise to get a decent system.&nbsp; I've got a 19&quot; monitor and a KBM switch.&nbsp; Will I need a new monitor, or will it be compatable?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nerrollus, post: 5722"] Greetings Macians! I've been an avid PC user for about 11 years now. Recently I started getting more into the Linux game and wanting to try other systems out. I've been thinking about getting a Mac off and on for years, but I've never done a lot of research into them. Basically what I'm wanting to know is what a good intro system would be that doesn't carry a hefty price tag. With PC's you can get a half way decent system for a few hundred bucks and I'm hoping I can do the same with a Mac. I've heard Mac's run at like 2x or 3x faster than PC's, so is a 500mhz Mac going to be fairly decent? Looking at playing with OS/X and Gentoo as the OS. Probably mostly as a toy and not a lot of gaming. Would like to have some upgradeability and room for additions. At any rate, some recommendations, a little basic explanation on the Mac vs PC in the speed area, and what I can expect cost wise to get a decent system. I've got a 19" monitor and a KBM switch. Will I need a new monitor, or will it be compatable? [/QUOTE]

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