[OrangeBlossomBaby]

As for switching to Apple products, nope, not gonna do it. You can't use MUSHClient on an Apple product, and I rely on it. Even Zmud and Cmud don't work on Apple. TinTin is for Linus/Unix and won't work on Apple. And Mudrammer and Mudlet stink.

[OhioBuckeye]

I heard on HLN that Microsoft screwed up & gave hackers information on how to hack Windows 7 & 10.

[aallbrand]

Dump widows get a Mac Windows and senior citizens are a terrible combo.

[Rick Kiwus]

Originally Posted by JGVillages

Once you go Apple you never go back. Customer service is exceptional and they speak understandable English.

Apple is junk!

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by Rick Kiwus

Apple is junk!

An opinion many, many, many folks disagree with.

[davem4616]

every time I upgrade to a revised/improved OS it takes me awhile to once again re-learn how to use my computer

I can hardly wait for the 'adventures in technology' that I'll be faced with when I'm in my mid 80's ...lol

[Samcat13]

There are options. Keep what you got or buy new equipment. Windows 10 is not going to self destruct on your computer. For most of the people in the villages they can stay were they are with windows 10. Will I upgrade. More likely. I have to have the newest and greatest no matter how bad it is. I will make it run. Anybody use the IBM OS system when it came out for the PC? I got it to work quite well. It was going to replace windows.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Whatever works for you is fine. I run those sometimes on my Mac, I use VMWare to keep a virtual copy of Windows so I can switch to it instantly - like changing windows. Which is more than enough for those. For games that run better under windows, I keep a copy of windows 10 installed in Bootcamp, so I simply restart my computer if I am going to be gaming for a while.

But, I first and formost recommend people use what they feel comfortable with and like.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Rick Kiwus

Apple is junk!

Seriously?

I can certainly understand you don't like Apple products or Apple companies, but junk?

ahem... sure, that why they are valued at $2 Trillion - because they just sell junk.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by aallbrand

Dump widows get a Mac Windows and senior citizens are a terrible combo.

My older brother resisted my efforts to convert him from Windows for 30 years. Last year his laptop died, and I sent him an old 2011 Macbook Pro I had in a drawer...

A couple of months later he bought a new M1 Macbook Air and at least once a week I hear from him about how everything is so easy and fast. He runs Office 365, and other windows programs that he is just not ready to give up yet. But, I have moved him from an old Windows photo editor to Affinity for Mac, and he fell in love with that.

But, I also know many people that have tried Apple products and decided they didn't like them. Sadly, there is no way to know until you try.

[roscoguy]

Originally Posted by SFSkol

Windows 11 to be released free later this year. Yea/Nay?

That's kind of a tough call right now. My PC is about 5 or 6 years old & runs Win10 just fine, but I'm not sure yet if it's compatible with 11. If not, I'll most likely stay with 10 until MS support ends, then consider buying a new system. If my current hardware IS okay, I think I'll hold off for a while this time & let others be the beta testers for a change.

My laptop is a different situation entirely. It's 'only' maybe 4 years old but struggles with Windows 10 lately. It isn't used for much these days, so I'm considering trying Linux. I just haven't worked up the courage to take the plunge. As far as switching to another OS, how is the 3rd party/freeware/shareware/open-source app situation for Apple or Linux compared to Windows? Like many, I have quite a bit of time, effort & money invested in what I use right now and hate to throw that all away - not to mention the learning curve involved in setting up everything from scratch.

[JGVillages]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

Who uses Customer Service unless something is wrong with the Apple device?
I have been using Microsoft since Windows 3.0 not once have I ever call customer service.

For operational issues that can arise when installing and using new software. Never had a Apple device (equipment) issue but sure have enjoyed their operating expertise when I need it.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by aallbrand

Dump widows get a Mac Windows and senior citizens are a terrible combo.

I wouldn't dump all the widows. Some are worth keeping around.

[tuccillo]

Yes, used it for a few years. OS/2 won the battle but lost the war.

Originally Posted by Samcat13

There are options. Keep what you got or buy new equipment. Windows 10 is not going to self destruct on your computer. For most of the people in the villages they can stay were they are with windows 10. Will I upgrade. More likely. I have to have the newest and greatest no matter how bad it is. I will make it run. Anybody use the IBM OS system when it came out for the PC? I got it to work quite well. It was going to replace windows.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I wouldn't dump all the widows. Some are worth keeping around.

Very true there is a cute one across the street but do not want to make the wife jealous.