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<blockquote data-quote="cdl00" data-source="post: 39925">Next week I am buying a friend's old wallstreet powerbook . I have been an avid PC user for about 7 years. Apple has always intrigued me, but I've been a bit gun-shy when it comes down to dropping alot of money for one. I have never used a Mac before in my life. Few questions here...1. I have a home network set up at home. 3 PC's..the wallstreet has a network adapter..can&nbsp; I join the same network or at least connect to the internet through my linksys router? 2. What are some must have apps for a mac? Do I need an antivirus or firewall? I intend to mainly use it for surfing the net and some simple office duties. 3. I have no clue how the Mac OS works...which one will run the best for me?&nbsp; I'm sorry I can't give any more specs for the wallstreet, but I havent a clue what hardware OR software is on the machine now.&nbsp;&nbsp; Any advice would be appreciaterd...my first notebook and its a Mac, I'm thrilled. Any good websites stand out with lots of info for Mac newbies?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="cdl00, post: 39925"] Next week I am buying a friend's old wallstreet powerbook . I have been an avid PC user for about 7 years. Apple has always intrigued me, but I've been a bit gun-shy when it comes down to dropping alot of money for one. I have never used a Mac before in my life. Few questions here...1. I have a home network set up at home. 3 PC's..the wallstreet has a network adapter..can I join the same network or at least connect to the internet through my linksys router? 2. What are some must have apps for a mac? Do I need an antivirus or firewall? I intend to mainly use it for surfing the net and some simple office duties. 3. I have no clue how the Mac OS works...which one will run the best for me? I'm sorry I can't give any more specs for the wallstreet, but I havent a clue what hardware OR software is on the machine now. Any advice would be appreciaterd...my first notebook and its a Mac, I'm thrilled. Any good websites stand out with lots of info for Mac newbies? [/QUOTE]

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