From Windows to Mac--anyone done this?

LOL...

Actually, I come from a long line of people that make up their own words when needed. My Dad is so bad that you'd think he had his own language. I blame it on my heritage...south Louisiana.

I'm a school teacher, and my students have had to learn to translate. ;)

tragusa3 wrote:
I have the same experience as hershey. My answer to your question would be that it gets "gucked up" and I don't know how to keep it running smooth... ...

I got a chuckle from this, maybe you will too.

I was not familiar with the term "gucked up" (although I understood what you meant) so I googled the term. According to the Urban dictionary, "gucked" means that your computer is horny! Maybe your computer gets "gucked up" from surfing too much porn? :B

I have the same experience as hershey. My answer to your question would be that it gets "gucked up" and I don't know how to keep it running smooth...ends up with driver updates not happening right, malware, viruses, etc. I know there are procedures to keep all this from happening, but I've still never had luck. My Mac is not old enough to have an opinion yet...but it's been perfect so far. I'm betting it will do its job longer, but that doesn't mean I'll have it longer...the used market seems stronger for Macs, and I'll probably sell it and upgrade with every major hardware change (3-4 years).

hershey wrote:
... I could never get more than a couple years out of a Windows computer....laptop or desktop. ...

Why is that? I generally keep my non-Apple computers 7-8 years and only replace them because I want something new. I've owned dozens of computers (desktops, laptops, netbooks & tablets) over the years and have never had one that had to be replaced because it didn't work any longer.

The computers I kept the shortest amount of time were the 2 Macs I had, I couldn't find anything special about them. I doubt I will ever consider an Apple computer in the future.

I would move to a non-Apple computer running Linux before I would ever consider a Mac again.

There is a definite learning curve to go thru on a Mac from Windows. But....I feel its well worth it. Plus, if you have the need, you can easily partition the HD on the Mac and install Windows on it for those moments you just want a Winders fix :)
BTW: My Mac is over 5 years old. I've upgraded (free) the OS several times and today have the latest and greatest offered by Mac and it still operates just like new. I could never get more than a couple years out of a Windows computer....laptop or desktop. Once you Mac, you won't go back.

fwiw, came across the PC stats on OS

burlmart wrote:

strollin wrote:

burlmart wrote:
if you look at the overall user base, the majority choose windows for a PC, and apple for mobile (phone/tablet).

Not quite regarding mobile OS, worldwide, Android has a larger user base than iOS.

thanks, strollin. i was thinking they were close, and i guess there is just 1 apple making all its stuff, vs a diverse assortment of android device makers. but nevertheless, i'm not even sure if apple outsells samsung's android things.

The iPhone is the best selling phone. There are many different companies that make Android phones but only only 1 company that makes iPhones.

strollin wrote:

burlmart wrote:
if you look at the overall user base, the majority choose windows for a PC, and apple for mobile (phone/tablet).

Not quite regarding mobile OS, worldwide, Android has a larger user base than iOS.

thanks, strollin. i was thinking they were close, and i guess there is just 1 apple making all its stuff, vs a diverse assortment of android device makers. but nevertheless, i'm not even sure if apple outsells samsung's android things.

burlmart wrote:
if you look at the overall user base, the majority choose windows for a PC, and apple for mobile (phone/tablet).

Not quite regarding mobile OS, worldwide, Android has a larger user base than iOS.