Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tina, You can use all of your expensive Windows software on any of the Intel Macs. You will have the advantage of Apple's rock solid operating system, relative freedom from viruses, excellent hardware reliability, and the best support in the industry. The latest Mac operating systems, OS 10.4, 10.5, and soon to be released 10.6 come with Boot Camp, a Windows mode which emulates a PC on Mac hardware. Better yet are third party programs like Parallels which let you run both Mac and Windows programs simultaneously. ?I personally use a late model 20" iMac for photographic work, running both Mac and PC programs as needed.?The best of both worlds. Check out <www.apple.com> for details. Larry Z On Aug 1, 2009, at 4:08 AM, Tina wrote: That would be absolutely fantastic if you and the other gurus could? come up with some recommendations.??I would love to know more about? the internet way. As far as Windows goes, I'm afraid I have far too much invested to? ever switch now - Image Print, Silverfast, and lots more are one? platform only with a very expensive charge to change.??I couldn't? work without Breezebrowser which is Windows only.??I tried to help a? friend learn Photoshop and she's on a Mac.??It nearly drove me? crazy.??I learned on Windows and will have to somehow make it? reliable for me - maybe with multiple redundant drives?