--- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com, Doug Hoppes <doug@...> wrote:
> My question is: why a mac? If you have currently have a PC, then
> why switch to a mac?
Hi Doug,
Good questions.
My current PC is about 4 years old. It still runs XP. But it's slow. I do routine disk defrags and removal of temp contents as well as fairly frequent removal of files to preserve hard drive space.
My biggest complaint? The endless barrage of software updates and patches for my anti-virus, anti-spyware, and OS. I have McAfee anti-virus and WebRoot Spysweeper. They run fine, but I hate how slowly the thing boots up and I've actually resorted to turning off automatic updates for the anti-virus and anti-spyware apps because they constantly demand downloads. I'm on a home network behind a firewall and I believe that my risk for infection is relatively low. I just hate this constant headache of maintenance.
Regardless, because my machine is old (and slow) I think I'm looking at all new software to run even if I do stay with a PC and get Windows 7. I know it is not imperative, but to really take advantage of the new OS, then I assume I will have to upgrade my apps. My software is out-of-date. I'm two versions behind on Photoshop, one behind on InDesign, and I still have the "Macromedia" version of Dreamweaver. Gah! So, I figured that since I'm having to make such a big investment even with a PC, then I can just as easily do it with a Mac instead.
I know a comparable PC can be had for less money, but I'm just tired of the upgrade headaches with PCs. Based upon my experience with my Mac laptop, life seems easier in a Mac world. I know I'm lobbing a grenade into a contentious debate that has raged for years, but this is my opinion at this point.
Best,
Sarah
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