Switch From Microsoft to Apple?
We've been using MS computers for 18 years now, but I'm thinking of switching to Apple. The reason is I get so many confusing software updates & problems. For instance, MS recently wanted to install...
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TechWriter wrote:DutchmenSport wrote:
So, the Apple is Great for web based "stuff". But if you need business applications, like Word Processors, print capability, Spreadsheets, Power Point type presentations, photo sharing, pulling things off your digital camera .... forget it! It won't happen with an Apple.
I am no longer in need of "business applications" -- RETIRED !!!
And if I really need a spreadsheet, word processor, etc, it will be free Open Office -- not Microsoft's Open Wallet suite.
BTW, the last part about "photo sharing and pulling things off your digital camera" . . . beg to differ. That's where Apple shines.
I don't understand why you can't use business aplications like word processor or spreadsheet on an Apple. Afterall you PAY for Microsoft Office whether it be on Windows or Apple. YES they make Microsoft Office for Apple! What is this 1990?
Now like mentioned above there are various alternatives like Open Office or even Google Docs which rival Excel and Microsoft Word in almost every way.
Apple's being limited to just surfing the web is complete non-sense. Businesses do favor Windows on large scale networked outfits (something Apple seems to show very little interest in) but that's not to say that they are not GOOD for business.
I say go for the Apple and don't look back
