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<blockquote data-quote="NightShade" data-source="post: 2980365" data-attributes="member: 29706"><p>It's kinda like the deal with the changes from windows 7 to 8. When you have used one thing for a long time you know how to work it. Mac's have a completely different interface and way of doing things. I can't stand the Mac interface and it sucks for a lot of things I do because the software just isn't there not to mention the price premium for the computer and all software along with certain hardware being non existant. The most hilarious thing I have heard from a ton of mac users is "no viruses" which is BS too as they are out there and the users are lulled into a false sense of security. I also hate Windows 10 and their concept of doing things especially with the forced updates since they force drivers to be updated and that can wreak havoc with some things I do.</p><p></p><p>If you want to try something similar on your PC that will give you an idea how a mac looks go to <a href="https://elementary.io/" target="_blank">https://elementary.io/</a> where it says "custom" put zero and then click on the "Download elementary OS" button and download the ISO. Burn the ISO to disc and then reboot your computer with the disc in the optical drive (this will require a blank DVD). It will boot into a "live" desktop environment so don't click on the deal to install it or you may lose everything on your computer.</p><p></p><p>Once you are in the live environment surf the web, open a few programs and find your way around. If it is a PAIN to you then you will not want to switch to a Mac because while the programs are different than the ones on the live cd, they will be in a similar layout and no where near the same as the windows types.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>BTW if you want something that is linux based and similar to windows <a href="https://zorinos.com/" target="_blank">https://zorinos.com/</a> would be one to try though Mint linux is a good second. And if you have a computer I would suggest having a live cd around for those times something messes up anyway unless you have a spare computer sitting around that will fit your needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NightShade, post: 2980365, member: 29706"] It's kinda like the deal with the changes from windows 7 to 8. When you have used one thing for a long time you know how to work it. Mac's have a completely different interface and way of doing things. I can't stand the Mac interface and it sucks for a lot of things I do because the software just isn't there not to mention the price premium for the computer and all software along with certain hardware being non existant. The most hilarious thing I have heard from a ton of mac users is "no viruses" which is BS too as they are out there and the users are lulled into a false sense of security. I also hate Windows 10 and their concept of doing things especially with the forced updates since they force drivers to be updated and that can wreak havoc with some things I do. If you want to try something similar on your PC that will give you an idea how a mac looks go to [URL]https://elementary.io/[/URL] where it says "custom" put zero and then click on the "Download elementary OS" button and download the ISO. Burn the ISO to disc and then reboot your computer with the disc in the optical drive (this will require a blank DVD). It will boot into a "live" desktop environment so don't click on the deal to install it or you may lose everything on your computer. Once you are in the live environment surf the web, open a few programs and find your way around. If it is a PAIN to you then you will not want to switch to a Mac because while the programs are different than the ones on the live cd, they will be in a similar layout and no where near the same as the windows types. BTW if you want something that is linux based and similar to windows [URL]https://zorinos.com/[/URL] would be one to try though Mint linux is a good second. And if you have a computer I would suggest having a live cd around for those times something messes up anyway unless you have a spare computer sitting around that will fit your needs. [/QUOTE]
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