Mac Questions. (: |
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 Sep 14 2008, 11:46 PM
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My last post, I asked questions on what kind of computer would be best for me and I said I didn't want a Mac. Well, now I'm leaning more towards it. So I have a few questions for you Mac users.
Viruses; I know Macs don't get many viruses because most of them are made for Windows etc. Do they still need a Virus protection program such a Norton? Microsoft; I'll also be using the computer for school work and I need Microsoft Word and such. Does it work on a Mac? I can't think of anymore questions right now, but if I missed anything please let me know. (: Thanks. |
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Sep 14 2008, 11:55 PM
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 This bag is not a toy. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,090 Joined: Oct 2007 Member No: 583,108 |
Yes, you can get Office 2008 for the Mac. The student version includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Entourage.
I use a Mac and do not use any virus protection software. I don't make the claim that Macs are immune to viruses, but as long as you don't willingly download any harmful files you should be fine. |
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Sep 15 2008, 12:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 35 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 668,135 |
Only 2008 works? I have the Microsoft Office 2003 on a disk.
So even if you use the internet, you don't need a virus protection program? |
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Sep 15 2008, 06:51 AM
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 I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
^you need a microsoft office version for mac though, not a version made for windows.
like dani, i don't use any virus protection either. i've never had any issue. i've never known anyone with a mac who's gotten a virus. |
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Sep 15 2008, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE(turkishdog @ Sep 15 2008, 12:46 AM)  Viruses; I know Macs don't get many viruses because most of them are made for Windows etc. Do they still need a Virus protection program such a Norton? Don't worry about 'em. Actually, Norton for the Mac is more of a security threat than a security guard. QUOTE(turkishdog @ Sep 15 2008, 12:46 AM) Microsoft; I'll also be using the computer for school work and I need Microsoft Word and such. Does it work on a Mac? Yeah, but you have to buy the Mac version. You can also get iWork from Apple, which can read/write Office documents such as Word. iWork is a lot better, too -- and cheaper, to boot! Or you can be like me and just use LaTeX, and require everyone to send you PDFs. 
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Sep 15 2008, 10:06 AM
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I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
^yeahhhhhhhhhh go with iWork cause it's 100 times cooler and easier to use.
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Sep 15 2008, 02:33 PM
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I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
QUOTE(decaydancefbr @ Sep 15 2008, 02:28 PM) You should just load XP onto the Mac so you can use two operating systems. Check around Apple for programs like Office. I'm sure there are bound to be some. did you read any of the posts here? it's already been said there is office for mac, and another program (iWork) has already been suggested too... i'd suggest you don't put XP on your mac because there is really no point imo. why use the crappier more virus susceptible operating system when you just use the nicer safer one? once you put windows on it then you will have to worry about virus software. then you'd have to have a copy of windows and something like parallels to run it. more money, more viruses, no point. |
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Sep 15 2008, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 35 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 668,135 |
Thanks for all the replies, guys. (: I really appreciate it.
I was just wondering about the Microsoft programs because I have Microsoft FrontPage and I use that for coding. Do that have that for Macs too? |
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Sep 15 2008, 05:21 PM
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 The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
Hey do you guys have the book or the pro?
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Sep 15 2008, 06:38 PM
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QUOTE(DoubleJ @ Sep 15 2008, 06:21 PM) Hey do you guys have the book or the pro? I have an iBook, it's sweet. 
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Sep 15 2008, 06:47 PM
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I got a Macbook Pro.
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Sep 19 2008, 02:41 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
I mean, but why not get the pro?
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Sep 19 2008, 02:47 PM
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Because it's $900+ more?
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Sep 19 2008, 02:50 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
so basically the pro is a bigger version of the reg one?
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Sep 19 2008, 02:52 PM
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It has some additional features that the MacBook doesn't have, but basically, yeah, it's just a beefier laptop.
Also made out of metal. |
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Sep 19 2008, 02:54 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
So in that case it may be better no? With the metal and all...
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Sep 19 2008, 02:56 PM
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Probably not $900 better.
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Sep 19 2008, 03:00 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
ROFL! That is true. I am definitely going to get one though!
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Sep 19 2008, 03:27 PM
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I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
i was pretty torn initially between a pro and the regular macbook. my pc screen was a lot bigger, so i thought the macbook 13 inch screen would be a downgrade but it really wasn't because the quality is about 29392392329329329392 times better than my HP screen.
the speakers are better/louder on the pro though imo, if that sorta thing matters to you at all javonn. |
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Sep 19 2008, 03:29 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
Yeah, that actually does, as I like to blast my music. I am just really putting thought into it, because this will be replacing my pc that I have had since 04, so I definitely want to make the right investment.
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Sep 19 2008, 03:51 PM
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Speakers are going to suck on a laptop no matter what. If it's really important, you're going to have to invest in a good set of external speakers and/or headphones, anyway.
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Sep 19 2008, 03:53 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
Truth.
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Sep 19 2008, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Administrator Posts: 2,648 Joined: Apr 2008 Member No: 639,265 |
Luckily, even the MacBook has digital audio out.
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Sep 19 2008, 03:57 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
Oh nice nice!
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Sep 20 2008, 09:14 PM
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 durian Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,124 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,860 |
QUOTE(cakedout @ Sep 15 2008, 04:47 PM) I got a Macbook Pro. The keys are kinda sticky.  What have YOU been doing with that laptop, eh?  I don't want to hear the Vitamin Water story again!I heard that Macbooks have better wifi as opposed to the Macbook Pro, mainly because the plastic casing allows a stronger signal to reach, whereas the metal casing somewhat shields the wifi signal. I just know that my boyfriend's Asus w3j does not have as strong a signal as my macbook does because his laptop has metal casing while mine is plastic. |
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