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All Blue
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« on: June 09, 2009, 10:52:32 AM »
Hey mac bros out there, just out of curiosity. How many years do you use your macbook before you start to think of upgrading? The average for windows notebook is about 2-3years. So is mac lasting longer?

Also there's IT show round the corner...is it better to buy there or your regular shop. BTW, which shop would you recommend to go if IT show is not the place to be?
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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2009, 12:57:35 PM »
I was using my PowerBook G4 for about 5 years before I upgraded to the MacBook Pro in November 2008.

I'd recommend purchasing from Apple directly via Student Educational Discount, or go to 8flags @ any universities.
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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2009, 05:23:31 PM »
humm....I am still using my 7 years all IBM X31 notebook. I guess the urge to upgrade is personal.
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« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2009, 03:29:21 PM »
Quote from: Michael on June 09, 2009, 12:57:35 PM
I was using my PowerBook G4 for about 5 years before I upgraded to the MacBook Pro in November 2008.

I'd recommend purchasing from Apple directly via Student Educational Discount, or go to 8flags @ any universities.

IT show is clearing the old stock now.
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« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2009, 03:30:20 PM »
Quote from: victor on June 09, 2009, 05:23:31 PM
humm....I am still using my 7 years all IBM X31 notebook. I guess the urge to upgrade is personal.

my urge is to get rid of the viruses to persue tranquility.
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« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2009, 08:38:54 PM »
Quote from: All Blue on June 12, 2009, 03:30:20 PM
my urge is to get rid of the viruses to persue tranquility.

Humm....I have not encounter any virus so far....using Microsoft products. But have encountered then on my iMacs in school running OS X
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« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2009, 11:04:21 PM »
huh, tell me about it. tot there's no virus for mac
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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2009, 12:50:46 AM »
Quote from: All Blue on June 12, 2009, 11:04:21 PM
huh, tell me about it. tot there's no virus for mac
there's only less virus for mac, not none.
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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2009, 02:42:11 AM »
is it really a virus or just worms? I don't know Unix-based systems as intimately as my old big iron OS, but they should have enough kernel access control in the architecture to prevent real viruses.

windows, on the other hand, is architected to have no control.
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« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2009, 06:36:39 PM »
I change the mbp every 18 months..
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« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2009, 06:43:53 PM »
you loaded mah.
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« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2009, 09:52:04 PM »
Meaning you are well behave... and well protected.   I have seen all kinds of viruses traffic on the network generated by microsoft and Solaris OS.

Quote from: victor on June 12, 2009, 08:38:54 PM
Humm....I have not encounter any virus so far....using Microsoft products. But have encountered then on my iMacs in school running OS X
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« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2009, 02:11:12 AM »
Quote from: evershine on June 14, 2009, 09:52:04 PM
Meaning you are well behave... and well protected.   I have seen all kinds of viruses traffic on the network generated by microsoft and Solaris OS.


In fact on Vista, I find it even more save. I did not even use anti-virus cos it really slows down the computer, especially norton! Their build in windows defender, popup blocker are doing a very good job. Very Good As for emails and etc I do not open attachment from unknown source.
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« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2009, 10:52:47 AM »
I installed antivirus but disable it and on it only occasionally.  I got infected once.. after using my usb thumbdrive at one of those PC show !

Quote from: victor on June 15, 2009, 02:11:12 AM
In fact on Vista, I find it even more save. I did not even use anti-virus cos it really slows down the computer, especially norton! Their build in windows defender, popup blocker are doing a very good job. Very Good As for emails and etc I do not open attachment from unknown source.
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« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2009, 11:28:07 AM »
Its not a good practice to go without antivirus and firewall on windows.
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