tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post6037750999301731109..comments2024-03-19T13:29:04.853-04:00Comments on David Alison's Blog: Why I bailed out on Windows and switched to MacintoshDavid Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-43068355521071917872008-05-19T06:50:00.000-04:002008-05-19T06:50:00.000-04:00I remember when I have switched last year from PC ...I remember when I have switched last year from PC to mac. That was a little bit the same situation, to search a machine which just work well, without crashes, viruses and so. <BR/><BR/>I love my mac and older mac, like the previous G4 and the older iMac. <BR/><BR/>I have tried for the first time Vista, and I really dont like it. Its the same OS than the previous XP. Baaah. Stupid slow machines which can't do nothing :D<BR/><BR/>Tom<BR/>http://witchgunn.wordpress.com<BR/>http://witchdesign.societeg.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-46051222398391113272008-05-16T23:53:00.000-04:002008-05-16T23:53:00.000-04:00I saw this on macdailynews.com today and luv it! I...I saw this on macdailynews.com today and luv it! If you or other new Mac users are unaware of some free utilities my favorite and best choice overall is called OnyX.<BR/>I've been using it for 5 years and for 4 different flavors of OS X without a problem.<BR/>http://www.titanium.free.fr/pgs2/english/download.html<BR/>Good luck!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861690117733769216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-60860304281064227742008-05-16T14:57:00.000-04:002008-05-16T14:57:00.000-04:00Speaking of The Rebellion, John Doerr of the Silic...Speaking of The Rebellion, John Doerr of the Silicon VC company Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers has publicly stated that he considers Steve Jobs, "Supreme Commander of the Rebels".<BR/><BR/>See for your self in the video announcing the iPhone Software Developers Kit. http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/iphoneroadmap/<BR/>(John Doerr comes in at 1:12:33)<BR/><BR/>enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-37998032921276860832008-05-16T14:50:00.000-04:002008-05-16T14:50:00.000-04:00David,Nicely written article. I have been an Apple...David,<BR/>Nicely written article. <BR/><BR/>I have been an Apple user (and PC at work) since the Apple IIc. My first Mac was the Mac Classic at work. <BR/><BR/>I am using a MacBook at work on a KVM switch with a Dell PC. When ever the Dell goes to la la land for 20 mins or so (a known bug that was "fixed" is SP2.... yea right. :-) )I pop over to the Mac on the same screen. :-) <BR/><BR/>PS. vs ""I guess my conversion to the dark side is now complete."<BR/><BR/>I'd say rather that your conversion away from the dark side is now complete..."<BR/><BR/>Welcome to the Force young Jedi. Remember to have pity for those still under the influence of the Dark Side. ......... :-) <BR/><BR/>enAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-14545120027111841772008-05-06T10:39:00.000-04:002008-05-06T10:39:00.000-04:00@Chris S: very cool video - thanks man. Looks real...@Chris S: very cool video - thanks man. Looks really interesting.David Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-2961345501778586092008-05-06T00:12:00.000-04:002008-05-06T00:12:00.000-04:00I really think you are going to like VM Ware Fusio...I really think you are going to like VM Ware Fusion 2.0 when it comes out. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjQd1gtkKM to see a video of some of the beta capabilities.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and 2.0 is free to 1.x customers.Xcalyburhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307903185241168902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-60844107245403865482008-05-05T11:21:00.000-04:002008-05-05T11:21:00.000-04:00@Steve: Unfortunately with the increasing populari...@Steve: Unfortunately with the increasing popularity of Mac I'm sure some clowns will make it their mission to build Spyware, Trojans and other crap that targets Macs but for right now I'm really enjoying not worrying about it.David Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-60274021197867372822008-05-05T07:54:00.000-04:002008-05-05T07:54:00.000-04:00I can echo your post here.... I made the switch in...I can echo your post here.... I made the switch in December 2007 when I treated myself to a new iMac. I have had some issues with the Mac and those are not my fault but all in all I prefer the Mac as it really does simply work and the hardware on the iMAc is all in one unit and so saves a lot of space in my studio, which is a real plus. Together with the no need for virus software (as yet!) I am pleased I made the move.Steve Hearnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526178272494246267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-46635517436335885592008-05-05T04:19:00.000-04:002008-05-05T04:19:00.000-04:00For many years, I was the lone Mac user in my neig...For many years, I was the lone Mac user in my neigbourhood. In the last year, the number of switchers has increased significantly. It is now seen as not ony cool, but also a sound decision to own a Mac.swissfonduehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677632162944629414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-13949391720263484002008-05-04T14:07:00.000-04:002008-05-04T14:07:00.000-04:00While I love my Mac, the industry standard is stil...While I love my Mac, the industry standard is still Windows. I'd love for that to change, but some major things are going to have to happen in order for that to occur.<BR/><BR/>I've made my switch, but I still use XP at work.<BR/><BR/>Good article David, keep em up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-77315832621293986452008-04-29T08:32:00.000-04:002008-04-29T08:32:00.000-04:00The DARK SIDE is Microsoft Windows.You have switch...The DARK SIDE is Microsoft Windows.<BR/><BR/>You have switched to the light.<BR/>This is why life is much better than before.<BR/><BR/>Once you were blind.<BR/>And now you can see - the better side of computing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-58309913779009976912008-04-29T03:35:00.000-04:002008-04-29T03:35:00.000-04:00Hi DavidI have been promoting macs since 1984, som...Hi David<BR/>I have been promoting macs since 1984, sometimes I've been feeling alone.<BR/>Thinks are changing and I'm meeting more and more switchers.<BR/>The most interesting ones are, like you, ex-Windoze power users who can, much better than I do, explain why Macs and MacOSX are the good choice<BR/><BR/>All the best and keep up the good blogging !Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106736081578514445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-78992666024958111622008-04-29T00:30:00.000-04:002008-04-29T00:30:00.000-04:00wait! here's a better comparison.wait! here's a <BR/><A HREF="http://www.xvsxp.com/interface/max_vs_zoom.php" REL="nofollow">better comparison</A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-36101685857709662712008-04-29T00:27:00.000-04:002008-04-29T00:27:00.000-04:00@Anon and David:Here's an interesting comparison o...@Anon and David:<BR/><BR/>Here's an interesting <A HREF="http://www.macvswindows.com/index.php?title=Window_Management" REL="nofollow">comparison of window management</A> philosophies on Windows and OS X.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-58691208239592591312008-04-28T23:21:00.000-04:002008-04-28T23:21:00.000-04:00@Don: Funny you should ask - I was just thinking a...@Don: Funny you should ask - I was just thinking about my post for tomorrow and was going to write about it. Stay tuned!David Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-26283046440973254642008-04-28T23:14:00.000-04:002008-04-28T23:14:00.000-04:00David, how's it going getting the wife to switch? ...David, how's it going getting the wife to switch? I would so love to get a Mac Pro for the office but that is my wife's main machine (XP) and she is content with it.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484273157643252474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-39487825529072530882008-04-28T22:05:00.000-04:002008-04-28T22:05:00.000-04:00Well done. The Mac is like trying to describe the ...Well done. The Mac is like trying to describe the flavor of something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-68938541190391976812008-04-28T20:52:00.000-04:002008-04-28T20:52:00.000-04:00Your salvation back to the good side of the force ...Your salvation back to the good side of the force is almost complete young Jedi. MS was / is always (another pre 1984 computer user) referred to as the evil empire amongst us. Seriously having used both MS and Mac (not Linux tho') here's a tip to help switchers unlearn Darkside habits. <BR/>The desktop should be used as such ie as you would take several manila folders (folder) from your filing cabinet (hard disk) and place them on the desktop, this is how you should use a windows based OS. MS Explorer is not an efficient file management tool and exposes users to the accidentally drag a folder to and let go in the wrong spot and lose it syndrome. To help those who may not understand this in a "short" post - discover "spring loaded folders" aspect of the Mac OS. This is not fully implemented across XP and below (haven’t used Vista yet).<BR/><BR/>Indeed, do not maximize everything - operate as a physical desktop. At the end of the day or work flow - file things. I find this analogy approach helps switchers and aged new computer users. Incidentally I have my PC set up in a similar way to my Mac and fellow users often ask ( in the office) how did I do that?<BR/><BR/>Nice piece, always difficult to get across the "it just works" (not quite always especially for tinkerers of course) message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-32140776336783752212008-04-28T19:27:00.000-04:002008-04-28T19:27:00.000-04:00As a former Windows user, one thing I love about t...As a former Windows user, one thing I love about the Mac is the way it handles applications.<BR/><BR/>Installing and managing applications in Windows is a game of hide-n-seek. Every software application seems to handle it differently, but all seem to add menus to my <B>Start</B> menu and fill up my desktop with icons. In fact, most applications create a minimum of three icons: one for the application, one to uninstall the application, and one for help. The end result for a casual (i.e. non technical) user is a mile long, ten level deep Start menu and a desktop covered with useless icons (thank goodness for Window's built in Unused Icon Removal Tool).<BR/><BR/>Worst of all, to remove an application, you have to locate the uninstall icon or use Windows Add/Remove feature. Both of which seem to leave useless pieces of the application scattered across on my system.<BR/><BR/>On my Mac, installed applications are in the Application's directory (quickly accessible from the <B>Finder</B> window) and unless there are some special utility functions I might need to run, there is only one icon.<BR/> <BR/>My Mac hides all the pieces and details of the application from me--and treats the application folder as the application. If I want to look inside I can (right mouse click and Show Package Contents), but I don't ever really care to do that. I have no need to sift through the files to find an <B>exe</B>. Just click the folder and it runs.<BR/><BR/>Best of all, to remove an application from my Mac, I simply drag it to the trash. Easy and intuitive.<BR/><BR/>I love my Mac. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462417332415353422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-71018130717264700592008-04-28T18:38:00.000-04:002008-04-28T18:38:00.000-04:00Bud Says -Been promoting Macs since 1984 ( yes, I'...Bud Says -<BR/><BR/>Been promoting Macs since 1984 ( yes, I'm that old ).<BR/>Only now are some listening, of course things have changed - quite a bit -<BR/>Most of my professional colleagues are using Macs due to their ability to operate across platforms - Windows and Unix - <BR/>People need to let others know of the alternatives. Yes, I've used DOS and Windows during those many years - My professional experience and livelihood have depended on the Windows "juggernaut", but IT Professionals can do better for our respective organizations. - Please continue to help to get the word out and educate those who are still in the "Microsoft Comfort Zone" -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-32967040438019554652008-04-28T18:28:00.000-04:002008-04-28T18:28:00.000-04:00@Ryan: thanks for the nice comments! I appreciate ...@Ryan: thanks for the nice comments! I appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>@Anon: That was probably the biggest motivation for me to get the Mac Pro that I did. I need lots of screen real estate. I found that while I was focused on using the MacBook's screen that Spaces really helped a lot - it made me feel like the screen was significantly larger. Another thing you may want to consider is going out and picking up an external monitor. I tried hooking one up to my MacBook (you'll need a mini-DV adaptor to do it) but it's the way I would have gone had I not gone the Mac Pro route. Hope this helps!David Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-32399938817344825092008-04-28T17:54:00.000-04:002008-04-28T17:54:00.000-04:00David, I've been enjoying your blog for the past c...David, <BR/><BR/>I've been enjoying your blog for the past couple of months after I first saw it on digg. I switched to OS X in January, but am still having trouble getting used to the UI. I guess I'm still in the habit of wanting to maximize every window. As a longtime Windows user yourself, I'm curious how you've "coped" with this. Like you, I also have a MacBook (i.e. smaller screen) and perhaps this is why I'm still trying to maximize everything. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, thank you for keeping such a excellent blog! While I sometimes feel like a stranger in a strange land, you've been a great guide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-90798289763327479262008-04-28T17:50:00.000-04:002008-04-28T17:50:00.000-04:00I've been using Macs since 1986. Since the first ...I've been using Macs since 1986. Since the first iMac in 1998 I've been helping people switch from PCs. The amount of people switching is really accellerating. Now many of them have 2-3 Macs in their home and are helping others switch as well. I've now lost count. It's a good time to be a Mac user. OS X is the best OS on the market hands down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-56713826506622873922008-04-28T17:49:00.000-04:002008-04-28T17:49:00.000-04:00Awesome post. I really feel like we've been shari...Awesome post. I really feel like we've been sharing the same experiences. I bought my first Mac (MacBookPro) basically the same exact time that you bought your MacBook, and I found your blog at the same time as well. Great blog, can't wait to hear more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-9452688681438005682008-04-28T17:05:00.000-04:002008-04-28T17:05:00.000-04:00grammarMonster.create();grammarMonster.create();David Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.com