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jubbo83
Kudos: 1,853
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jubbo83 says:
vista + aero = rubbish. linux was doing all that stuff ages ago - now ms reckons theirs is a first? having crappy widgets on the side isn't gunna do it for me. at least mac's dashboard is actually a useful feature.
19/06/2007
central qld
heller
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heller says:
Most likely not Bankrupt BUT you can get an Education discount which is 10% of the price off
19/06/2007
Traralgon, Vic
Bankrupt
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Mates: 8
Bankrupt says:
Yeah i am already doing that
Do they usually release these offers internationally?
19/06/2007
Sydney
Elraro
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Elraro says:


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*EDIT* Damnit the picture isn't working.....well here's the link img528.imageshack.us/
20/06/2007
Guitar Hero III
Back in Sydney. WOOT!
jotendo
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jotendo says:
macs are annoying for flash im used to F6 for a new frame but all the hotkeys are different and everything ARGH!! its so damn annoying. thats why i just bought a pc instead of a mac...
20/06/2007
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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akintolife
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akintolife says:
Mac. Once you go there you won't go back. It works. Sure, there's a little bit of a change if you're used to a PC, but it's easy to pick up and use... It's just simply the best thing I ever got.
20/06/2007
Brisbane, Queensland
dsreaper
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dsreaper says:
Hey Guys sorry to pull back an old thread but I was after a small bit of advice from Mac users.

I'm getting a new laptop and I'm sold that it will be a Mac this time around...Vista drives me nuts.

My question is whether or not there is firewall software?
I know Mac's don't need AV software but is there firewall stuff that should be used?
This will be my banking/work laptop so it must be secure...after years of PC's you can't blame me for asking!

Thanks Guys
04/07/2007
Super Mario World
Gold Coast, Queensland
b3nnii
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b3nnii says:

dsreaper said: Hey Guys sorry to pull back an old thread but I was after a small bit of advice from Mac users.

I'm getting a new laptop and I'm sold that it will be a Mac this time around...Vista drives me nuts.

My question is whether or not there is firewall software?
I know Mac's don't need AV software but is there firewall stuff that should be used?
This will be my banking/work laptop so it must be secure...after years of PC's you can't blame me for asking!

Thanks Guys



If you connect to the net through a router then it should have its own firewall. That's pretty much all you need but there is other software available.
04/07/2007
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Newy
dsreaper
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dsreaper says:
sweet thanks man, yeah I use a router but on my PC's I'm still running Zonealarm Pro.

I'm really paranoid when it comes to security so if there's decent/recommended firewall software I'd definitely get that as well.
04/07/2007
Super Mario World
Gold Coast, Queensland
deltron_0
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deltron_0 says:
The biggest problem ive had with macs is upgrading them. It can be quite difficult to upgrade parts with a mac as not all parts are compatible. I too am looking at a new laptop in the next few months and have decided to get a laptop and install ubuntu (which is what i use now). Linux is just like using a mac (both based on same code), except you can use it on a normal PC.
04/07/2007
Super Mario Bros. 3
Adelaide
phatbass82
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phatbass82 says:

dsreaper said: sweet thanks man, yeah I use a router but on my PC's I'm still running Zonealarm Pro.

I'm really paranoid when it comes to security so if there's decent/recommended firewall software I'd definitely get that as well.



Gee...are you sure you want to go down that avenue (getting an Apple). Don't forget there isn't as much software support for it. I'm a computer geek and before I got my laptop, I was also convinced to getting the little 12" iBook. Then my girlfriend made me see reason that their will be a whole lot less software support than a regular PC.

I think Vista is good. But you can also downgrade. I guess getting a newer Apple laptop will also allow you to run Windows on it as well. Bah, i don't know...upto you mate...
04/07/2007
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
b3nnii
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b3nnii says:
Apple has an inbuilt firewall software somewhere in OS X. Also try Netbarrier X or Firewalk. Netbarrier works fine for me
04/07/2007
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Newy
Razarelie
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Razarelie says:

jotendo said: macs are annoying for flash im used to F6 for a new frame but all the hotkeys are different and everything ARGH!! its so damn annoying. thats why i just bought a pc instead of a mac...



so you chose pc because you couldn't learn new hotkeys for one program?
04/07/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
dsreaper
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dsreaper says:
Yeah Phatbass I'd thought about that, I'm usually not the first person to ask for help, I'd rather google so software support isn't a large issue for me.
Besides I'm sure there's more than enough forums for Mac help (like overclockers for 1) so it'll be fine.
It'll basically run macromedia studio, play WoW and cruise the net...that's about it so upgrading isn't an issue either (it'll be spec'd accordingly to start)...plus hell I can emulate windows if need be.

b3nnii thanks for that, I'll check them out.
04/07/2007
Super Mario World
Gold Coast, Queensland
annirowe
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annirowe says:
For those looking mac OSX's firewall (10.4) is located in:
System Preferences >> Internet & Networking >> Sharing >> Firewall.

Dont remember Guys. The BETA for Bootcamp is on Apple's website. For those that dont know Bootcamp allows you to dual boot your Mac so you can run windows. This method is excellent if you wanna play your Windows games that require Direct X, also for using some USB devices.

Or the option (And the one I use) is Parallels. This is an app that runs within OSX and that lets you run windows at the same time. Perfect if you want Windows Apps but want to start moving to Apple.

And this crap about more Apps on Windows than on a Mac is pretty much Crap. Yes you may have trouble finding a specific App but there are always alternatives! How many Windows apps are out there that are just pure crap??? Too many!
04/07/2007
NBA Live 08
Mill Park, Victoria
headofwfc
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Mates: 42
headofwfc says:
Well Im on Windows but my two brothers have mac laptop each. I like the laptops alot and safer then windows but windows has apps which mac doesnt have such as game emulator programs, And heaps more. Games are coming to Mac in August i think
04/07/2007
Sydney
annirowe
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annirowe says:
WFC please mate....

What's this about Game Emulators not on the mac....Please mate..Did you get your Kudos by just running off at the mouth...

I have NES, SNES, and Mega Drive Games all running on my mac.

And already there are games out on the mac....Doom 3 is the first one that pops up and EA are bringing theirs out soon (August like you said!).
04/07/2007
NBA Live 08
Mill Park, Victoria
dsreaper
Kudos: 5,587
Mates: 151
dsreaper says:
Yeah I was thinking Parallels, mine will be a 2.2C2D with 2GB ram so I can easily emu XP.
04/07/2007
Super Mario World
Gold Coast, Queensland
headofwfc
Kudos: 4,134
Mates: 42
headofwfc says:  
Do the emulators work fine or do you need a patch to use emulators, roms on mac as they are mostly for windows. does Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, GBA emulators all work on MAC?
04/07/2007
Sydney
annirowe
Kudos: 5,529
Mates: 121
annirowe says:
WFC. Ems work fine on the mac although I cant comment on the DS Emulator as to its existance or how well it works.
04/07/2007
NBA Live 08
Mill Park, Victoria
 
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