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Old 08-16-2006, 11:34 AM
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Mac isn;t to hard to learn... its alot easyer then Linux. but yeah still things to learn :(
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Originally Posted by bandit
Im thinking of save for a G5 mac, a realy one not one of the new 1/2 PC & 1/2 Mac..
But if you're dual booting, you get your choice of OSX or XP. X 10.5 will include the dual booting software (Bootcamp) with the OS. Unfortunately it'* not due out until Spring 07.

It seems like with the Mac I sacrifice the big screen and video memory (basically gameing) for the ability to run both OS'.
Old 08-16-2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bandit
Mac isn;t to hard to learn... its alot easyer then Linux. but yeah still things to learn :(
I've taken the first class on becoming Mac Help Desk Certified. So I know my way around it. It'* just that knowledge not used is lost....
Old 08-16-2006, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 95seand78z28
Originally Posted by bandit
Mac isn;t to hard to learn... its alot easyer then Linux. but yeah still things to learn :(
I've taken the first class on becoming Mac Help Desk Certified. So I know my way around it. It'* just that knowledge not used is lost....
Oh how true
Old 08-16-2006, 12:25 PM
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The new macs run on Darwin a modified version of BSD. It would benefit to go this route and kill 2 birds with one stone and learn Darwin as well. Will give any resume' a boost knowing Windows, Mac OS, Darwin (Linux, Unix, BSD). Much more benifical than running games. Thats what Gaming PC'* (XBox'*) are for.
Old 08-16-2006, 01:33 PM
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Hmmm, here'* a plus. The HP seems to be Linux compatible.
Old 08-16-2006, 01:54 PM
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Most Intel PC are linux compat. I really don't know any that aren't.
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why would you buy a mac....its just an overpriced pc really.....the mac os does nothing besides look cool lol(that cant get a virus thing is BS if people prominently used macs over PC'* there would be alot more virusus written for mac lol). an xbox is NOT a gaming PC the PC is still far superior in graphics and patches/support after the game is released

my vote get the PC
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Karl, can I have your old one.
Old 08-17-2006, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gumball
Karl, can I have your old one.
u need one?

i may have one for ya..... if you come to NYBF


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