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02/22/2014 08:53:14 AM · #51 |
Originally posted by littlemav:
Topaz and NIK filters will they work as a plug-in to PS like they do on my PC, IE: would I have to repurchase a MAC geared set of filters or is a filter that works with PS unisex? |
The licenses for Topaz and Nik are both cross-platform, so it's probably just a matter of downloading the Mac version with your existing license key. At worst you'd have to contact them to switch.
Originally posted by littlemav:
AH who said something about updating the operating system on MACs???? That was the one thing that the SALESMAN said you never had to do, My neighbor is a graphic artist, he runs only MACS, I ask the sales man, "So a new MAC will have exactly the same system running on it that my neighbor has on his?" He said "YES" That was one big thing that was an incentive to me to go MAC, now if I understand correctly that is NOT TRUE? |
Not quite sure what he meant by that. The Mac OS gets updated like any other operating system (major updates come out every 1 or 2 years). You don't HAVE to upgrade, but they're free. Your neighbor and you will both be running some version of OS X– they may or may not be not identical, but at least similar and compatible. Why is that an incentive?
Originally posted by littlemav:
I know shortly after I got my iphone and learned it, they sent out some new IOS thingy update, and my calendar don't work the way it did when I first got the phone, he lead me to believe that was a phone thing and not a computer thing????? |
IOS 7 made some significant changes (some of them annoying). Upgrades that change the way things works like that are VERY rare on both the mobile and desktop computer platforms. Anyone used to the OS from 10 years ago would feel right at home with the current version.
Originally posted by littlemav:
I started out running Radio shacks TRS-DOS system, ( yes I'm that old) and [b]from that time to this year I have never gotten a virus... |
Ah, the Tandy TRS-80. I remember it well. The only practical threat on Macs is social engineering: a fake website or phishing link that tricks you into revealing passwords or other info. I haven't seen a Mac virus at home or any office since the 1990s.
Originally posted by littlemav:
Got an Ipad for Christmas and use it to play stupid games and FB... I hate typing on an ipad |
Get a case with a bluetooth keyboard and you won't have to type on the iPad. They're not expensive. |
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02/22/2014 11:18:03 AM · #52 |
Originally posted by TrollMan:
Originally posted by MattO:
It's always nice to see Shannon helping his Apple Stock fund with his defense of the Apple products. I knew when I saw the thread that Shannon would have several responses. |
So what is YOUR response to OP's question? |
Did you bother reading the rest of my post? Or just decide to stop reading after the first line? |
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02/22/2014 11:51:11 AM · #53 |
As to the point that macs need replacing every few years, that's simply not true. Like any computer, organizations will replace machines every year because they get heavily used or they have a good reason to need the latest and greatest. Individuals typically don't have those same needs. My main computer is an early 2008 vintage Macbook running the latest versions of Photoshop and Lightroom for photo editing. I also have Windows 7 and Ubuntu Linux installed as well. Of course, you can run Unix software as well.
Message edited by author 2014-02-22 12:00:15. |
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02/22/2014 11:55:44 AM · #54 |
 MattO were you referring to me, and yes I read your whole post... here is my problem: For the price of a single low end Mac. I can build one hell of a super PC The word BUILD... ain't a happenin' thing... LOL
 Scalvert Thanks for addressing all my last questions, the system update thing was every other year it seems Windows comes out with crap! So far I've managed to miss most, but it really miffs me off when I've still got a good working computer and the OS is obsolete. I had to go back and use my old XP when this one spent the holidays in the shop... |
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02/22/2014 12:05:10 PM · #55 |
Originally posted by littlemav:
MattO were you referring to me, and yes I read your whole post... here is my problem: For the price of a single low end Mac. I can build one hell of a super PC The word BUILD... ain't a happenin' thing... LOL |
No, he was referring to  TrollMan. |
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02/22/2014 12:11:15 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Did you bother reading the rest of my post? Or just decide to stop reading after the first line? |
Of course I did. And I couldn't find anything in response to her specific questions. But I'm a simple man and probably missed something. Life goes on :) |
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02/22/2014 01:06:29 PM · #57 |
Originally posted by littlemav:
it really miffs me off when I've still got a good working computer and the OS is obsolete. |
Computers are generally compatible with newer OS versions until the old hardware isn't powerful enough to provide a good experience. In the case of Apple, the current OS will run on most Macs dating back to 2007-2008, and even the version from 5 years ago is still perfectly serviceable. |
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02/22/2014 04:40:12 PM · #58 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by littlemav:
it really miffs me off when I've still got a good working computer and the OS is obsolete. |
Computers are generally compatible with newer OS versions until the old hardware isn't powerful enough to provide a good experience. In the case of Apple, the current OS will run on most Macs dating back to 2007-2008, and even the version from 5 years ago is still perfectly serviceable. |
I certainly agree with Shannon here... in fact, there has not been dramatic improvement in raw hardware performance in recent years. I'm typing this on a Toshiba A665 laptop that is 4+ years old, yet is powered by a quad-core i7 processor and is fully capable of running any OS that I care to load on it.
In the Windows world, Win8 actually breaks the endless cycle of more challenging hardware requirements. It actually boots (much) faster than Win7 on equivalent hardware and is a little more responsive in most situations (though Win7 is already very good in that regard). While the Metro-centric user interface is a PITA, that is also being mitigated. |
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02/23/2014 12:54:49 PM · #59 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by hihosilver:
I use time machine in conjunction with this product...Super Duper!. |
I was actually going to purchase SuperDuper last week for manual backups, but it hasn't been updated in two years... |
The update was released yesterday and Super Duper 2.7.2 is available now:
Super Duper 2.7.2 Release
Message edited by author 2014-02-23 12:55:41. |
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02/23/2014 01:18:37 PM · #60 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by littlemav:
it really miffs me off when I've still got a good working computer and the OS is obsolete. |
Computers are generally compatible with newer OS versions until the old hardware isn't powerful enough to provide a good experience. In the case of Apple, the current OS will run on most Macs dating back to 2007-2008, and even the version from 5 years ago is still perfectly serviceable. |
I certainly agree with Shannon here... in fact, there has not been dramatic improvement in raw hardware performance in recent years. I'm typing this on a Toshiba A665 laptop that is 4+ years old, yet is powered by a quad-core i7 processor and is fully capable of running any OS that I care to load on it.
In the Windows world, Win8 actually breaks the endless cycle of more challenging hardware requirements. It actually boots (much) faster than Win7 on equivalent hardware and is a little more responsive in most situations (though Win7 is already very good in that regard). While the Metro-centric user interface is a PITA, that is also being mitigated. |
Win7 is great. I have TRIED to be friends with Win8 but have a hard time. Mostly due to my brain's inability to accept the new UI. If I only could TOUCH the screen! I also, at work, run Windows Server 2012 in VMWare and slowly getting used to it. Still think it's easier to maneuver with 2008R2, but I know I will have to let go of it soon as I will have over 80 servers upgraded from 2008 to 2012.
You're right though. Win8 boots much faster. These days with SSD's in almost all PC's we buy, it's almost on par with pads and tabs.
My 1st gen Mac Air, 5-6 years old I guess, won't run the newest OS from Apple. It's getting painfully slow and I'm afraid it's ready for the trash bin.
Message edited by author 2014-02-23 13:18:59. |
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02/23/2014 05:06:48 PM · #61 |
Originally posted by littlemav:
My main reason behind thinking of the big switch is, I started out running Radio shacks TRS-DOS system, ( yes I'm that old) and from that time to this year I have never gotten a virus.... Since Thanksgiving I've had a big DRIVER eating virus that ended up having to wipe this thing down to it's bare butt, and reinstalling every thing, THEN a week after that a hacker got me, I mean GOT ME... and a total wipe and changing pass words on every darn site I use.... I'm so totally petrified I rarely use this machine to get on FB at all... Got an Ipad for Christmas and use it to play stupid games and FB... I hate typing on an ipad
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I curious about the hacker comments, did a hacker get into your PC, or one of your accounts (email, FB...)? The second would be the more common one, and unfortunately no computer you own is going to make a difference on that one.
I had my hotmail account compromised a couple of weeks ago, after about 12 years of usage. Damn annoying to have to go change password after that much time. |
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02/23/2014 09:05:33 PM · #62 |
Thought I'd pass along a FYI for the Apple users I've been seeing this come up on Zite.
Scary OS X and mobile security flaw |
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