new to macbook, need a couple quick answers

[robbieduncan]

and how come u can't CUT and PASTE a file thats in applictions under finder or in downloads or documents etc.

You can't cut and paste files. It makes no sense. If you cut a file and fail to paste it what happens to it? It's deleted?

 

[momo.786]

You can't cut and paste files. It makes no sense. If you cut a file and fail to paste it what happens to it? It's deleted?

Not actually...this is one area where windows is better...IMO
Being able to "cut and paste" files makes it easier to move files around...much better than having to click and hold while at the same time navigating through folders to find the correct folder to move the files to. In windows, if you cut, but dont paste, the file stays in its original place. Files only moves when you paste. So cut is almost like telling the file...I'm gona move you to a new home, so be prepared and gather all your things to take along...but only move when I yell "paste"...else stay where you are! (sense a bit of programming code there?)

Think its much better to have the option to go cut, then navigate until you find the folder you want to move the files to, and then go paste...easy peasy

Just my 2 cents...

 

[Matek]

Not actually...this is one area where windows is better...IMO
Being able to "cut and paste" files makes it easier to move files around...much better than having to click and hold while at the same time navigating through folders to find the correct folder to move the files to. In windows, if you cut, but dont paste, the file stays in its original place. Files only moves when you paste. So cut is almost like telling the file...I'm gona move you to a new home, so be prepared and gather all your things to take along...but only move when I yell "paste"...else stay where you are! (sense a bit of programming code there?)

Think its much better to have the option to go cut, then navigate until you find the folder you want to move the files to, and then go paste...easy peasy

Just my 2 cents...

This has been discussed here a million times, I kind of agree with you, although both points of view should be respected. It's a question of usefulness versus consistency. Anyhow, another discussion surely won't help it, so no point in talking about any more.

 

[angelwatt]

btw is there a program like Microsoft paint?

If you want a simple paint app try Paintbrush. There's also more advanced apps like Gimp.

 

[SR 7]

thanks! this forum is very helpful!

 

[GregE]

Skitch is great for taking screenshots. You can also use it to mark up the picture.

 

[SR 7]

mark up meaning like using it like paint? doing that stuff with lines erasing cropping etc?

 

[momo.786]

This has been discussed here a million times, I kind of agree with you, although both points of view should be respected. It's a question of usefulness versus consistency. Anyhow, another discussion surely won't help it, so no point in talking about any more.

Yep...well said
Ever wonder if Apple/Jobs reads these forums? Would be cool of they did...would be even better if they took note of users issues/suggestions

To SR 7...I switched to Mac more than a year ago, but not before loads of research into Mac. Coming from only using windows, it does take some time getting used to the Mac way of doing things. But you soon get the hang of it and realize how much Mac rocks! MacRumors is an awesome source of info...I'm here everyday! Guess that makes me a MacRumors addict

Anyways, google "Switch to a Mac", and you will find tons of resources for newbies, from software to use on Mac, to peoples experiences when using Mac for the first time.

Enjoy