need some help

Foratog · Nov 10, 2002, 05:08 PM

Ok, I'm trying to convince my mom to get OSX. I need some gooood reasons. Other than for games ^_^.

edesignuk · Nov 10, 2002, 05:19 PM

UNIX based = Stability, 'nough said!

King Cobra · Nov 10, 2002, 05:19 PM

First of all, I feel games work out better with a PC, so try to avoid that as much as possible.

Second, I think the most obvious reason would be that the Macintosh OS, especially OS X 10.1 and even 10.2, has a much more attractive appearance, than Windows, as well as more well designed software. Tell her how easy it is to use Mail. I have rarely (and I mean rarely) had Mail crash on me. If she will need something to communicate, much like a Chat room, make sure she has a .Mac username, or an AOL username. Then tell her about iChat and how simple iChat works. If she has a busy schedule, tell her about iCal and your personal opinions about iCal.

Third, I would put some background about your personal experience, for whatever applications you feel she will use most. And, of course, act positive when describing how great a Mac can be.

MacBandit · Nov 10, 2002, 06:20 PM

as edesignuk said. Pure and simply stability. Once you go X you will want to piss on 9.

buffsldr · Nov 10, 2002, 09:17 PM

Perhaps the website http://www.apple.com/myths/ would help her with some questions.

bousozoku · Nov 10, 2002, 10:42 PM

I think quality, stability, and consistency are very good reasons.

Coming from Mac OS 9.x, stability is such a big thing.

Coming from Windows, all three are an issue.

Coming from UNIX, consistency is the huge deal.

daniel77 · Nov 10, 2002, 10:45 PM

can you say
iApps!!!!

Nov 10, 2002, 05:08 PM	#1
Foratog macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clearwater, Florida	need some help Ok, I'm trying to convince my mom to get OSX. I need some gooood reasons. Other than for games ^_^.
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Nov 10, 2002, 05:19 PM	#2
edesignuk Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: London, England	UNIX based = Stability, 'nough said! __________________
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MacBandit macrumors 604 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Springfield, OR (Home of the Simpsons)	as edesignuk said. Pure and simply stability. Once you go X you will want to piss on 9. __________________ Folding@Home "Folding FAQ," for more information. Fold with your PS3. Message me on the Playstation Network ID 'MacBandit'
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Nov 10, 2002, 05:19 PM	#3
King Cobra Guest Join Date: Mar 2002	First of all, I feel games work out better with a PC, so try to avoid that as much as possible. Second, I think the most obvious reason would be that the Macintosh OS, especially OS X 10.1 and even 10.2, has a much more attractive appearance, than Windows, as well as more well designed software. Tell her how easy it is to use Mail. I have rarely (and I mean rarely) had Mail crash on me. If she will need something to communicate, much like a Chat room, make sure she has a .Mac username, or an AOL username. Then tell her about iChat and how simple iChat works. If she has a busy schedule, tell her about iCal and your personal opinions about iCal. Third, I would put some background about your personal experience, for whatever applications you feel she will use most. And, of course, act positive when describing how great a Mac can be.
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Nov 10, 2002, 09:17 PM	#5
buffsldr macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2001	Perhaps the website http://www.apple.com/myths/ would help her with some questions.
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Nov 10, 2002, 10:42 PM	#6
bousozoku Retired (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gone but not forgotten.	I think quality, stability, and consistency are very good reasons. Coming from Mac OS 9.x, stability is such a big thing. Coming from Windows, all three are an issue. Coming from UNIX, consistency is the huge deal.
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Nov 10, 2002, 10:45 PM	#7
daniel77 Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: seattle, wa	can you say iApps!!!!
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