Feel like I made a mistake, what would you do?

glen8 said:
Update this, reboot that, change PCI slots as there's a conflict, only administrators of this computer can save to the C:\, and I just can't be doing with it at home.
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None of these things are really different in OSX. Lots of updates, lots of reboots, admin rights needed to do some things (not that you should have a problem saving on C:\ on a home machine anyway). I've never owned a Mac Pro so not sure what the PCI slots are like, but you have far less compatible hardware available and I've never really had much of a problem with the PC anyway, maybe swapping a card slot once or twice but you don't need to do it again!
 
wush said:
The first rule of 'switching' to Mac should be to seek out enough real world experience with OS X to decide whether you like it before parting with a lot of money. This seems to come up a lot.
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This.

Before I got my Macbook I went to Uni and started using their Macs to log on and check my mail. Then I went to using them to write essays, browse around the net, and use WLM.

I took to OSX quite quickly but I didn't really struggle at any point with the transition. Now I love my Macbook, I just don't expect to use it for gaming, that's what my Windows PC is for! :p
 
best short cut key i've found (as a new mac user) is select one or more files, cmd+alt+I which bring up inspector which is like a 'live' Properties dialog it will change when you select other files.

cmd+shift+I i think gives a summary dialog (totals) of a bunch of selected files, and cmd+I (getinfo) will since snow leapoard only summarise I think when you do 100 items or more. otherwise you get a bunch of separate getinfo windows which sucks
 
EVH said:
No. It's a custom configuration that's been "built to order" (BTO), so they won't accept a return.

It's the same when you order custom lengths of hi-fi cable etc.
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That built to order thing is rubbish - ComputerActive did an item on this some time ago and the advice was if you are building from stock items on their website then they would be hard pressed to claim true custom build. You are just choosing larger HD or more RAM etc.
 
QuickSilver is a great app for OS X. Hell, even Spotlight is just as good as Windows 7 for searching/launching programs on your machine. QuickSilver let's you do a whole lot more!

I am a new OS X user and I am not sure why you would struggle with it so much. Yes there are things I don't like, but that goes with an entirely new OS. On the whole the Dock is pretty good, but it also pretty basic. It would be nice to have the on-hover previews like Windows 7. I have found open windows in OS X like to wander off. You can use Expose to show them, but a preview popup would be faster if you are after a specific window.

Spaces is another good way of keeping track of stuff. I keep Firefox in Space 1, messenger/Skype in Space 2 and so on. So when using Expose I don't have to look through all my open windows.
 
It has taken me 2 years and a one-on-one with an IT Manager friend who uses Apples on teamspeak to get used to OSX.

I am so use to Gnome on linux and windows, but so much anymore.
 
Dangerous Dave said:
Microsoft copied the way OS X does it so yes it is good at searching and launching programs.
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They may have copied the concept but I think it is better executed in W7. I also think that the new W7 taskbar is preferable to the OS X dock. Overall both OS's are pretty much neck and neck but given a choice and I do have the choice I tend to use W7 (there's just something about it I really enjoy) whereas the wife goes for the iMac.
 
JediFragger said:
And I gather he got a hand-job from Stevie to seal the deal ;) :D
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lol. The trouble with OSX is all the hidden features and keyboard shortcuts etc etc are so well hidden that I never knew they were there!

OSX only works when you master keyboard shortcuts.

If you try to use it with only your mouse like you can in windows it is deeply frustrating.

Well of course, thats my opinion.

JediFragger weren't you an admin?
 
Are you sure they're as hidden as you think? The Windows shortcuts aren't exactly paraded in front of you are they. I am sure a life-long OS X user would probably have similar thoughts about Windows' keyboard short cuts.
 
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