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July 10, 2006

Great OS X Resource For "Switchers"


So I had no idea that there was a name for people like me who are making the switch from Windows to Mac OS X. Apparently, we're called "Switchers." That's cool...Lord knows I've been called worse! Anyway, that's not why I'm writing this entry.

I was surfing through Digg last night and noticed an article entitled A Guide to OS X Software for Switchers. Now, even though I had to send my MacBook Pro back for a new one (grrrrrrr) and am still waiting for it, this "guide" is exactly the sort of resource I am looking for. The one area where I've had some issues getting used to the switch is how to get the "little things" done that were second nature to me in the Windows world. There are lots of resources for using "big ticket" items like web browsers and Eclipse, but I'm talking more about things like unzipping SIT files (seemingly the preferred zipping method for the Mac community), FTP-ing files to my web site, capturing screen shots, etc. Well, this "Guide" has all those answers and more. If you are a recent Switcher or even if you are a long time Mac user, there are tips, tricks, and references for everybody that are extremely useful.

Now if I only had that replacement machine to apply these tips... ;)

Posted By Dave on July 10, 2006 at 11:30 AM
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Raymond Camden's Gravatar What was wrong with your MBP?
# Posted By Raymond Camden on 7/10/06 at 4:15 PM
Dave Carabetta's Gravatar Hey Ray. Yeah, it's sort of buried in the linked post, but the second memory slot in the MBP I received just didn't work, so it was considered a "DOA" (Dead On Arrival) by Apple. Since I found the issue within the first 14 days of having it, they said the best move was to just send the machine back altogether and they will send me a new one. The rub with this process is that they are doing everything via Ground shipping, and since I'm in New York City and my replacement is coming from China (via California), it's a bit of a wait!

It's a pain, but with my short experience using the machine, it's worth it!
# Posted By Dave Carabetta on 7/10/06 at 4:28 PM
santshos's Gravatar Hey Ray.Since I found the issue within the first 14 days of having it, they said the best move was to just send the machine back altogether and they will send me a new one. The rub with this process is that they are doing everything via Ground shipping, and since I'm in New York City and my replacement is coming from China (via California), it's a bit of a wait!
# Posted By santshos on 4/9/07 at 3:10 PM
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