Dear Tech Support

[fixedgeargirl]

Any advice for someone interested in running both platforms?










Did I just say that?

[Kitsune06]

Any advice for someone interested in running both platforms?

When you're running both platforms, you have to realize that a mac is NOT a Windows machine without the peripherals. Entirely different system. Totally different system requirements. Be kind to the mac- understand its capacities and also that there're a lot of programs it's either not compatible with or needs extra software to do, but also that Windows isn't always as user-friendly. Well, not old v's of Windows. Sometimes you can run both simultaneously, but it takes a LOT of memory and processing time. Windows can NOT be completely simulated on Mac with iRide, and mac can not be completely simulated on a Windows machine with lingerie2.0... but either can be interesting to explore if you're into that kinda thing. Lingerie2.0 with Windows may bring up the "Error-3523 Bodyhair and lace". This is a serious incompatibility... remedied with HotWax 1.0 but.... do ya really wanna go there?

Bottom line.... You can see macs all the time with windows emulators, but when do you EVER see a win machine running a mac emulator?!
If you're really into trying, just run Viruscan often, and always use a firewall!

[KnottedYet]

Once you go Mac, you never go back.

[Trek420]

I dunno, some do

They were running both platforms anyway.

[Kitsune06]

I'm not so sure, Knot. Sometimes I'm tempted by windows, if only for the interface... but only every once in awhile. I'll always have a mac at home.

[Xrayted]

I guess, if you want to run dual systems, it seems to me that you only need to know which one you prefer for certain functions. To me, PC is for mostly running the day to day chores, like iClean, iWash (mostly the iBaconStrip subprogram), the HotFood program, and of course the Stuff It Expander, but that can be highly volatile and may end up crashing the operating system before completion of the final download.

Now for Macs, you get the best of the best in software and it's so easy and user friendly. No ultra expensive Lingerie 2.0 is needed on this platform. With a Mac, Flannel 3.1 and WoolUndies 1.2 easily trigger auto start of iCuddle, iMassage and can eventually lead into iBuzz and then iMelt. So much more fun and user friendly. Of course, these highly developed programs can cause overload of iSensory 3.2 and throw your computer into CrashPosition 1.3 or FetalPosition 4.0.

Sure, the s.exe program between the two systems can be simultaneously run, but not advised unless you are fully insured and bonded through the Bi's R Us Union. But that is one tough union to enter, so beware. The dues are pretty heavy too. There are certain basic skills you must be able to demonstrate with proficiency to be a card carrying member, such as batting righty and lefty, otherwise referred to as batting for both sides. There are some programs that are compatible to both systems, but ones like make.love 2.5 have much more advanced graphics and real life feel on the Mac than the PC.

Disclaimer: Of course, that is only my opinion. Individual results can and do vary.

[melissam]

I'm a longtime Windows user -- never had any major problems with it, and it was always relatively inexpensive. Also, if I had issues with one version, new upgrades were always available, so I could just get another one.

Well, recently I have tried a Mac, and what can I say? I am hooked! The hardware and software are designed beautifully. I haven't had a crash yet, which is very different from Windows, which needed a restart practically every day. I've been exploring the different software that came with my Mac, and it's been extremely intuitive. If I have a question, help is always available.

My other Mac-using friends are being very gracious about refraining from the "I told you so's." You just gotta love Mac-users -- they're pretty non-judgmental. Of course, some of my friends would never understand my recent switch, and having them try it for themselves would not be an option. They'll never know what they're missing.

[crazycanuck]

Thank you ladies.. Thank you..

I am still unsure what operating system i'm using after all these years...I'm sure i'm using windows as the mac system doesn't work for me yet. err..umm eh?

even i think i've lost the iWashdishes file..

What do you do if you've lost the iLostthatlovinfeelin.exe file

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[Xrayted]

Well, CrazyCanuck - You can load up the iMassage and the iCuddle programs and just go for it. Should lead you right in to iMelt. If not, you can always revert to the iBuzz program. It's not as good for overall compatibility issues but it can be a real lifesaver some days. Might save you a reboot or worse - a total wipe of the hard drive.

[KnottedYet]

I've found TE to be an excellent resource for meeting other Mac users. I've even found one compatible enough with my system that we set up an internal network.

[Trek420]

TE is also provides excellent technical support for those using Windows. And by using our customer support services all around the world, it's available 24/7 and in a variety of languages.

Windows users don't need to get the Microsoft (pun NOT intended but there it is, I'm sure some will run with it ) extended waranty for this service.

[Kitsune06]

...And yet TE Tech Support will NOT cover Microsoft run errors or mount/unmount failures.

I've been looking at a PC recently who seems to have incredible compatibility, memory and processing features. Unaware of hardware and peripherals included, however. Should probably stay that way. Yes, I cross platform. Yes, I love my mac... but I'm not dead, either.

Beware any PC that claims to be "a Mac trapped in a PC's case." This does NOT happen, is NOT a good idea, and at best would make a lousy Mac anyway, at worst is a very weird and unstable PC...

Linux is most compatible with Mac (note the Unix kernel info in OSX....) and yet... not.
Confusing beyond words...
>>Mount :C
:C cannot be mounted.
>>Mount harddrive
harddrive cannot be mounted.

...Let us return to plug 'n' play fun, with iBuzz, iCuddle and iMelt.
So much easier!

[Bluetree]

Yes, PCs are definitely less expensive, but most of their needs are relatively simple. They're just born that way. I guess most PCs find the extent of their processing power used for Blood Money or Tank Commander.

In contast, take the elegance of Macs in white (even after Labor Day), their big, wide screens, gazillions of colors and the friendly, fecund Creative Suite. It even sounds pleasant. Ahh... Creative Suite.
Sure Macs cost more, but face it, they're MACs.

As someone who has done some cross-platforming in the past (OK, so it was mostly in the college days) and even some multi-OS-using (no comment) all I can say is there are pros and cons to both.

[DebW]

Linux is most compatible with Mac (note the Unix kernel info in OSX....) and yet... not.
Confusing beyond words...
>>Mount :C
:C cannot be mounted.
>>Mount harddrive
harddrive cannot be mounted.

...Let us return to plug 'n' play fun, with iBuzz, iCuddle and iMelt.
So much easier!

I was wondering when someone was going to mention Linux.

Kit, you need to edit your /etc/fstab and add the "user" option if you want to mount disks with "mount /mnt/disk1". Otherwise you have to "su" to root and type "mount -t vfat /dev/hda3 /mnt/disk1". I had RedHat 9 all figured out, but Fedora, in it's attempt to be plug'n'play, has me all confused.

We Linux users must live without iBuzz, iCuddle and iMelt, and even sound and video sometimes, but at least we have compilers.

[Trek420]

ok, now I'm totally lost