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ProG · 10-09-2009, 02:11 PM

Just out of curiosity, do you believe switching from a PC to a Mac will prevent it from ever taking 15 minutes to load? Its YOUR fault the PC takes that long, not the hardware. You will have the same problem with a Mac, because you don't know how to maintain your system properly.

digifan · 10-09-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fatfoo

I was using Mac once, and the mouse has only 1 button, yo. That's very trippy.

My mac mouse has four buttons.

RyuLion · 10-09-2009, 02:33 PM

Quick! trow your Mac away..

digifan · 10-09-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RyuLion

Quick! trow your Mac away..

Nooooooooooooooooooo!

10-09-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeSkywalker

Rule#1

Lol
Duke

tripleXeffects · 10-09-2009, 03:02 PM

I run a PC and spent about the same as I did on a Mac Pro my Mac is way better!

My Mac mouse is my old PC Mouse and a Wacom Cintiq

Big John · 10-09-2009, 06:17 PM

I have my macbook pro on dual boot as some stuff I just have to do in windows or prefer to do in windows. You get the best of both worlds that way.

That said...shame the audio drivers are so crap in windows on the macbook

dav3 · 10-09-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeSkywalker

Rule#1

Lol
Duke

SayWhut · 10-09-2009, 07:40 PM

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Shoplifter · 10-09-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ProG

Just out of curiosity, do you believe switching from a PC to a Mac will prevent it from ever taking 15 minutes to load? Its YOUR fault the PC takes that long, not the hardware. You will have the same problem with a Mac, because you don't know how to maintain your system properly.

Yep something is wrong.

My new Windows 7 setup boots in under a minute. Boot times on new PC's with new I7 motherboards are very good.

Just an opinion, but I feel it's the wrong time to buy a Mac with Windows 7 being released very soon. I would give it a try and then make up your mind.

FuzzyDunlop · 10-09-2009, 09:23 PM

I switched from pc to mac about 18 months ago after using pcs for 15 years. Am glad I did. Bit of a learning curve however worth the effort.

psili · 10-09-2009, 09:32 PM

Enjoy yet another operating system you'll eventually get used to, have issues with, and because you bought into the Mac crowd, will mentally suppress. Because it seems Mac owners will have issues, much like Windows, Linux, Unix, or any other OS system. It's just that Mac owners never admit that shit.

Sloane · 10-10-2009, 03:01 AM

anyone running statsremote on their mac? not in PC mode?

Serge Litehead · 10-10-2009, 04:58 AM

OFFtopic, don't know what you did with your PC, my 2.5yo 4Gig RAM HP still works like new... i keep installed soft to bare minimum of what i actually need and use, nothing useless is loading at startup and into taskbar, and regularly run CCleaner which basically removes all temp folders within the system and cleans registry from clutter that uninstallers forget to remove when uninstalling progies - CCleaner is the only registry tool I trust.. as others have tendencies to corrupt registries instead of optimizing them.
2.5years without even of reinstalling vista and it runs smooth without any problems.

personally i'd get i7 system before any mac but as a mobile light weight notebook might consider mac notebook in the future as I like to explore new things and see what macs are about))

good luck with your switching!

J B · 10-10-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sloane

anyone running statsremote on their mac? not in PC mode?

More than 100 people were using our Mac beta version in the last months.

Yesterday StatsRemote V4 was finally released

http://www.statsremote.com/v4/

pentae · 10-10-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by psili

Enjoy yet another operating system you'll eventually get used to, have issues with, and because you bought into the Mac crowd, will mentally suppress. Because it seems Mac owners will have issues, much like Windows, Linux, Unix, or any other OS system. It's just that Mac owners never admit that shit.

Its true. We just spend a lot less nerdy time tweaking bullshit that we dont care about like the rest of you, and more time being productive not only on the pc, but in our real lives.

Sharky · 10-11-2009, 06:08 PM

Oh man, tomorrow is the big day. Fedex will deliver my macbook pro. It's like waiting for Christmas morning. lol

I hope its worth all the anticipation.

Juicy D. Links · 10-12-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharky

Oh man, tomorrow is the big day. Fedex will deliver my macbook pro. It's like waiting for Christmas morning. lol

I hope its worth all the anticipation.

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Sharky · 10-12-2009, 07:04 PM

It arrived this morning. I've forced myself to not play with it all day and get work done. I'm messing with it now and its going to be a learning curve for sure.

Question.. It looks like Entourage might be the best mail solution for me as I am already used to Outlook. Are there any reasons I shouldn't use it? I tried setting up apple mail and it seems like a pain compared to what I am used to.

digitaldivas · 10-12-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Expect to pay more and to be deleted from people's ICQ list.

i am on a mac and the icq thing has never been an issue

digitaldivas · 10-12-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharky

It arrived this morning. I've forced myself to not play with it all day and get work done. I'm messing with it now and its going to be a learning curve for sure.

Question.. It looks like Entourage might be the best mail solution for me as I am already used to Outlook. Are there any reasons I shouldn't use it? I tried setting up apple mail and it seems like a pain compared to what I am used to.

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digitaldivas · 10-12-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pentae

Its true. We just spend a lot less nerdy time tweaking bullshit that we dont care about like the rest of you, and more time being productive not only on the pc, but in our real lives.

Yeah, I have not had an issue with my mac for um... like 3 years and that was transferring the core OS from my old mac to my new one in 2006.

onlymovies · 10-12-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharky

It arrived this morning. I've forced myself to not play with it all day and get work done. I'm messing with it now and its going to be a learning curve for sure.

Question.. It looks like Entourage might be the best mail solution for me as I am already used to Outlook. Are there any reasons I shouldn't use it? I tried setting up apple mail and it seems like a pain compared to what I am used to.

Just curious if you don't mind...which macbookpro did you get?
I have my eye on the 15inch 2.8GHz

GTS Mark · 10-12-2009, 10:12 PM

Awesome Sharky, i know your pain and i am thinking of doing the exact same thing you are

Please let me know your thoughts after you have had a few days to play with your new toy!

Good seeing you in Munich bud!!

Barefootsies · 10-12-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

Expect to pay more and to be deleted from people's ICQ list.

uvort · 10-12-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ProG

Just out of curiosity, do you believe switching from a PC to a Mac will prevent it from ever taking 15 minutes to load? Its YOUR fault the PC takes that long, not the hardware. You will have the same problem with a Mac, because you don't know how to maintain your system properly.

This says it all.. I have seen people on much older machines then you were running and it boots faster. You most likely had a bunch of unnecessary programs booting on start up. It will just be a matter of time before you make the same mistakes and your new machine is doing the same thing.

Joshua G · 10-13-2009, 12:23 AM

i was thinking maybe he needs to defrag. my pop was bitching about slow loading excel & he defragged, & it ran new again.

Sharky · 10-13-2009, 02:16 PM

i cleaned it up and got the load/reboot time to about 4 minutes with all necessary programs loading.

The Mac is pretty good so far. Other than adium sucking balls.

10-09-2009, 02:11 PM	#51
ProG Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,319	Just out of curiosity, do you believe switching from a PC to a Mac will prevent it from ever taking 15 minutes to load? Its YOUR fault the PC takes that long, not the hardware. You will have the same problem with a Mac, because you don't know how to maintain your system properly. __________________ History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

10-09-2009, 02:33 PM	#53
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10-09-2009, 03:02 PM	#56
tripleXeffects Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Canada with a ocean & mountain view Posts: 58	I run a PC and spent about the same as I did on a Mac Pro my Mac is way better! My Mac mouse is my old PC Mouse and a Wacom Cintiq __________________ REALLY BUSY CAUSE WE'RE REALLY FUCKING GOOD! 10 yrs Web Design & Dev. 12 yrs Graphic Design & Print

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10-09-2009, 09:32 PM	#62
psili Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 5,526	Enjoy yet another operating system you'll eventually get used to, have issues with, and because you bought into the Mac crowd, will mentally suppress. Because it seems Mac owners will have issues, much like Windows, Linux, Unix, or any other OS system. It's just that Mac owners never admit that shit. __________________ Your post count means nothing.

10-10-2009, 03:01 AM	#63
Sloane Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vietnam Posts: 811	anyone running statsremote on their mac? not in PC mode?

10-10-2009, 04:58 AM	#64
Serge Litehead Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind the scenes Posts: 5,190	OFFtopic, don't know what you did with your PC, my 2.5yo 4Gig RAM HP still works like new... i keep installed soft to bare minimum of what i actually need and use, nothing useless is loading at startup and into taskbar, and regularly run CCleaner which basically removes all temp folders within the system and cleans registry from clutter that uninstallers forget to remove when uninstalling progies - CCleaner is the only registry tool I trust.. as others have tendencies to corrupt registries instead of optimizing them. 2.5years without even of reinstalling vista and it runs smooth without any problems. personally i'd get i7 system before any mac but as a mobile light weight notebook might consider mac notebook in the future as I like to explore new things and see what macs are about)) good luck with your switching! __________________ SilverCrocodile.com Adult web design since '05

10-11-2009, 06:08 PM	#67
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	Oh man, tomorrow is the big day. Fedex will deliver my macbook pro. It's like waiting for Christmas morning. lol I hope its worth all the anticipation. __________________ Sharky

10-12-2009, 07:04 PM	#69
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	It arrived this morning. I've forced myself to not play with it all day and get work done. I'm messing with it now and its going to be a learning curve for sure. Question.. It looks like Entourage might be the best mail solution for me as I am already used to Outlook. Are there any reasons I shouldn't use it? I tried setting up apple mail and it seems like a pain compared to what I am used to. __________________ Sharky

10-12-2009, 10:12 PM	#74
GTS Mark Formerly known as DH! :) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,911	Awesome Sharky, i know your pain and i am thinking of doing the exact same thing you are Please let me know your thoughts after you have had a few days to play with your new toy! Good seeing you in Munich bud!! __________________ Looking For Gay, Dating, Mobile, Banner, Hardlinks, IM Ads Or Popunder Traffic? ICQ 5191566 / E-mail: [email protected] Follow Us On Twitter. Also Sign Up For Our Newsletter For Updated Weekly Traffic Inventory

10-13-2009, 12:23 AM	#77
Joshua G dumb libs love censorship Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,198	i was thinking maybe he needs to defrag. my pop was bitching about slow loading excel & he defragged, & it ran new again.

10-13-2009, 02:16 PM	#78
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	i cleaned it up and got the load/reboot time to about 4 minutes with all necessary programs loading. The Mac is pretty good so far. Other than adium sucking balls. __________________ Sharky