Posted on 08/11/2010 12:01:11 PM PDT by Swordmaker
Several years ago, I was running Windows XP under Virtual PC on my old PowerMac G4 and ended up with a NASTY virus. But the virus was contained to the VirtualPC drive, and never caused issues with the primary OS (OS X). IN fact, I simply deleted the virtual drive and created a new one.
I just got a long usb printer cable to work my new printer off the pc and the imac (not at the same time). I have to dl and install drivers for OS X. So I have to get that installed for both computers, should be able to do it ok.
The thing about it is that (I won't name the company - a well-known one) has proprietary ink cartridges that can't be refilled. The printer was very inexpensive, but those cartridges one new set will cost about as much as the printer, so they got me, plus you can't pick them up locally unless this company has some outlet here. I got 2 of each with the printer, should last for awhile.
So if you're buying a new printer, this is all in one, make sure you know. They don't tell you that, and I didn't think to ask :-( Kind of ticks me off, but I don't want to pack it up and send it back.
Barbie doll, then the clothes...
Gillette razor, then the blades...
The printers are a loss leader. That's why the manufacturer makes it tough to use 3rd party cartridges -- that's where their REAL revenue stream is.
Yes, of course - but then, just think how many Americans voted for Obama!
The wisest and most cautious of us all frequently gives credit to stories which he himself is afterwards both ashamed and astonished that he could possibly think of believing . . .It is acquired wisdom and experience only that teach incredulity,
and they very seldom teach it enough. - Adam Smith
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