This one's pretty serious, folks. I promise next time I'll do something stupid like inhale pepper. The kids will love that. Here's what we covered:
- That 2004 Show
First episode: "October"
- Interview with a Switcher (Brendan Houle)
Q: Why did you consider a Mac?
A: It's UNIX.
Q: Why did you finally buy?
A: iBook came with everything he needed, at an affordable price.
Q: Was it easy to understand the product line?
A: What's the 12" PowerBook for?
Q: How did you order?
A: Apple Online Store with student discount
Q: Initial reactions?
A: It works!
Q: Mac's biggest advantage?
A: GarageBand and integration between applications.
Q: Any frustration?
A: Can't control system-driven JPEG compression.
Q: What are you glad to be free of?
A: Viruses and the Windows Registry
Q: What are your essential applications?
A: Mail, iCal, Safari, Dashboard (Weather, Stickies, iCal Events)
Q: Any advice for potential switchers?
A: Do it!
Q: Hard to live in a Windows-centric world?
A: Mac users will get through anything, and compatibility, especially with networking, is a non-issue on the Mac.
- Spotlight tip
- Tech News (Aperture, Open Office 2.0, PowerMacs, PowerBooks, HD)
- Podcast software