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Originally posted by parkedcar:
The main thing though that sold me, is the lack of viruses and spyware/addware.
My GF's sister has had her mac for 4 years now, and never had a virus or any problem like that.
Same with my GF's iMac. A year so far and NO problems.
Just wait, if enough of these mac's start to sell, I have 10$ irl that says you will see a bunch of new mac virus's come out =)
Btw, get virex.
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OSX Hacked Clicky To hackers and Virus programers its all about the biggest impact. So since OSX and Linux have a smaller following they are tipically safer for these threats for now. As popularity grows for OSX I assure you, there will be more viruses out there and in increasing numbers On a side note There is no OS that can protect you fully from these attacks, there will always be a hole some where
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Originally posted by Rouar:
I heard that to use Boot Camp, you had to completely shut down one operating system in order to boot into the other - is this true? Highly inconvenient if you ask me.
I know you can switch between Classic and OSX within OSX, but having to shut down the OS to change to a different OS sounds like every other PC multi-booting.
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Well I just picked up a new iMac.
I know they arent 100% virus proof but its the best computer for my needs.
And it is the industry standard when it comes to graphic design.
It is a dongle that i was refering too. I called the company that makes the program, and they said it shoudl run, but no guarentees, and i am getting a replacement USB key.
I have 21 days to make sure everything will work after that, i cant return the computer.
Thats for all the input!
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Originally posted by parkedcar:
I know they arent 100% virus proof but its the best computer for my needs.
And it is the industry standard when it comes to graphic design.
Not 100% proof, but probly a billion times less susceptible* than Windows based computers.
Linux on a PC also has awesome graphics, but I think you'd need to be a Guru of the hardware, software, and OS to successfully make a Linux system do exactly what you want... but hey, it's cheaper 
*Note for the Spelling Nazi... I had to look this up, and I was WAY off... Google with it's built in spell check is my friend 
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Originally posted by Big Daddy Kane:
Originally posted by parkedcar:
I know they arent 100% virus proof but its the best computer for my needs.
And it is the industry standard when it comes to graphic design.
Not 100% proof, but probly a billion times less susceptible* than Windows based computers.
Linux on a PC also has awesome graphics, but I think you'd need to be a Guru of the hardware, software, and OS to successfully make a Linux system do exactly what you want... but hey, it's cheaper
*Note for the Spelling Nazi... I had to look this up, and I was WAY off... Google with it's built in spell check is my friend
 Good for you!!! You get a gold star today!
Parked: What sign program are you running? I still prefer Windows to Mac for my sign making. When I built my current computer, I had to install a parallel PCI card to support my dongles (insert tacky sexual innuendo here  ). I'm running FlexiPro 7.5, and Scanvec makes you buy any replacement dongles. I didn't feel like shelling out nearly another grand for the stupid thing.
BrApple-its all in the way it is presented...but everythign on my resume is all me
TexasRealtor-I hope you spelling improves on your resume.
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Originally posted by TaurusKev:
BrApple-its all in the way it is presented...but everythign on my resume is all me
TexasRealtor-I hope you spelling improves on your resume.
MxRacer-ladies and gentlemen, welcome to ironyville. population, texasrelator.
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I'm running UltraFlex 7.5.
Its the same exact program, Just with Beacon Graphics behind it.
I talked to Scanvec today, and its $50 to exchange my current parallel Key for a USB.
I figured it was worth it, because i am still planning on using my old laptop when i have to go to the customer.
I also will be running Photoshop and Illustrator through OSX and any future software.
Now i just have to wait for the replacement key to see if it all will work.
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The Parallels software is pretty good. It's very much like MS Virtual PC, allowing you to run an XP virtual session within OSX.
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