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Planning on Switching From Windows to Mac and Clueless--Help Please :)
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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 317498" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>Bootcamp allows you to install Windows on a separate partition on your hard drive so that you can boot into Windows instead of Mac OS. The advantage is that you can use all of the native hardware (like the graphics card) to its fullest extent. </p><p></p><p>Parallels allows you to run Windows within a window (or full screen) while simultaneously running OS X. It does this using so-called "virtualization" technology. The primary disadvantage is that it uses a generic driver for your video card. This means you can't effectively play most games or use applications that require a robust 3D video card.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Beta version (still under development) is available free from Apple. The production version will be integrated into Mac OS X Leopard, the next version of the operating system. </p><p></p><p></p><p>No, and no.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You can right-click by holding the CTRL key and down clicking. Or you can purchase a two-button mouse. Or you can turn on "two fingered tapping" for laptops which allows you to right-click using two fingers on your touchpad. It works great.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This is somewhat subjective, but I got a great price at Apple's web store on a refurbished unit. Like with anything, you'll need to shop around. But if you want it customized, you have to go with Apple.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is another subject open to debate, but I'd just go with XP. Vista is a little weird on Bootcamp at the moment due to the lack of drivers for it. It's also a huge resource hog. XP will be more efficient and better supported at the moment. I'd say go with XP (cheaper too!)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Mac OS can't run Windows viruses, so the infection will be limited to your Windows partition (or virtual disk if you use Parallels).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The iLife suite comes with every new Mac. It contains GarageBand and iMovie which will let you edit movies. Read about it <a href="http://www.apple.com/ilife/" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you count a demo of Microsoft Office, then yes. TextEdit is a basic Word Processor, but if you need a full-featured Word Processor, you'll need to download NeoOffice (based on the excellent Open Office suite which is also available for Windows) or shell out the big bucks for MS Office.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No problem, I hope you enjoy your new Mac as much as I do!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 317498, member: 24098"] Bootcamp allows you to install Windows on a separate partition on your hard drive so that you can boot into Windows instead of Mac OS. The advantage is that you can use all of the native hardware (like the graphics card) to its fullest extent. Parallels allows you to run Windows within a window (or full screen) while simultaneously running OS X. It does this using so-called "virtualization" technology. The primary disadvantage is that it uses a generic driver for your video card. This means you can't effectively play most games or use applications that require a robust 3D video card. The Beta version (still under development) is available free from Apple. The production version will be integrated into Mac OS X Leopard, the next version of the operating system. No, and no. You can right-click by holding the CTRL key and down clicking. Or you can purchase a two-button mouse. Or you can turn on "two fingered tapping" for laptops which allows you to right-click using two fingers on your touchpad. It works great. This is somewhat subjective, but I got a great price at Apple's web store on a refurbished unit. Like with anything, you'll need to shop around. But if you want it customized, you have to go with Apple. This is another subject open to debate, but I'd just go with XP. Vista is a little weird on Bootcamp at the moment due to the lack of drivers for it. It's also a huge resource hog. XP will be more efficient and better supported at the moment. I'd say go with XP (cheaper too!) Mac OS can't run Windows viruses, so the infection will be limited to your Windows partition (or virtual disk if you use Parallels). The iLife suite comes with every new Mac. It contains GarageBand and iMovie which will let you edit movies. Read about it [URL="http://www.apple.com/ilife/"]here.[/URL] If you count a demo of Microsoft Office, then yes. TextEdit is a basic Word Processor, but if you need a full-featured Word Processor, you'll need to download NeoOffice (based on the excellent Open Office suite which is also available for Windows) or shell out the big bucks for MS Office. No problem, I hope you enjoy your new Mac as much as I do! [/QUOTE]
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