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To: itsahoot

“Bicycles are cheaper than BMW’s as well”
Yea, and BMW’s are cheaper than Lear jets.
And both get you from A to B.
Doesn’t mean a Lear is necessary or even practical...

Honest question: what apps do you use that aren’t available on a P.C.? Or is it a matter of security, ease of use, etc.?

(20 years?! Wow! I change my video card about every 20 weeks!)


73 posted on 08/12/2008 12:14:43 PM PDT by astyanax (All play. No work.)
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To: astyanax
Honest question: what apps do you use that aren’t available on a P.C.? Or is it a matter of security, ease of use, etc.?

Honest answer, I seldom need anything that doesn't come with the Mac. I use ElGato TV recording software for Video. I used to do a lot of Filemaker Pro stuff, and Hypercard before that. But the last few years my skill level has declined, since I retired.

There are programs that people need, or seem to need on the PC, But I have never had need of any of them, I do however have XP installed via Parallels, for that occasional Explorer web site.

I replace equipment at least every three years, just for the heck of it, I no longer buy top line Mac Pros, iMacs do just fine for my needs, and pass on the older stuff to people that need them. They usually run another 5 years or so. Trouble free unless the receiver has never used a computer before, and yes, there are people in my age bracket that fit that description.

113 posted on 08/13/2008 10:01:08 AM PDT by itsahoot (We will have world government. The only question is whether by conquest or consent.)
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