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Originally Posted by donatella80  The newer Intel Macs allow you to run Mac AND Windows software. You need a program called Parallels Desktop and Windows XP. We're running one at home like this and it's great! Although DH & I are both diehard Mac addicts, we both need to use certain programs for work that are only made for Windows. The Intel Macs give you the best of both worlds! |
After reading all the posts here, I am so glad you mention this. With Parallels Desktop, you can even open a Windows program in another window, while your Macintosh operating system is running. In other words, you do not have to reboot (shutdown and restart) your Mac to open a Windows based Application.
Also, please be aware that in October Apple (the Company responsible for anything Mac), is coming out with its next Operating System (called Leopard). This will be even more user-friendly than the current system.
A Mac just works, there is very little learning curve; it runs an extremely intuitive OS - very little it does not figure out on its "own" - from printers, to camera, to wireless network. PLUS - it just never crashes. In the 12 years I have been using one, I have NEVER lost any data. Not many PC users (and I am also one) can say that.