Unfortunately not really feeling it... - Page 2

No, the reason Windows has more security threats is because any account that has admin privileges can do ANYTHING. You don't need a password to move or delete files or just completely trash the system. Meaning that any virus that finds itself on the system can just go hog wild.

Classic Mac OS was the same way and it had viruses just like Windows. OS X, however, does not allow the Admin accounts to do just anything and the things they can do require a password. For a true virus to be successful on OS X it needs to find a way to do it's damage without a password. However, even then it's not a guarantee. The trojan that was going around for OS X a couple months ago prompted you for your password and when you added it the only thing it could do was delete files from your user account; the rest of the system was untouchable.

ok, i have no beef with that....evolution is good

keep in there ive been a Windows user for a short time but love my powerbook, a book is a good start too

I think you should give it some time. I think you will learn to love it.

Stick with it matey

I was a windows user for years (still am!) and only 2 years ago I bought a 12inch powerbook. Ill try to be neutral and give my insight into your dillema!

I use my desktop to game and occasionally play WoW on my powerbook.

Mac OS (in my opinion) is a far superior platform for surfing, productivity and entertainment (excluding gaming).

Off the top of my head - applications that may be of interest to you that I use are, iSquint, Lastfm player, gmail notifier, omnioutliner, and VLC player and Fetch Art.

I feel the apps that are included with OSX are all you need ie. itunes, iphoto, ical etc (MS office is also a must however)

It may take time to get familiar with OS X (it did for me) but I have a strong incling that if you stick at it, your windows rig/laptop (if u have one) will start to gather dust!

On a sidenote, I have over 5 apps running at a time and I find no slowdown in performance and may not reboot for a week at a time. In windows I felt I had to reboot after a session of gaming or casual computing. Just because a windows application closes it is still cached and takes up resources.

I dont really want to get into mac vs pc too much, just be patient with the OS and you will love the computing experience the mac has to offer - with the added bonus of using bootcamp windows when necessary.

Good luck with your new macbook pro!
Dave

This is some good advice. Hopefully he takes it!