Not sure why Macs are considered more stable. I've never had a windows gig machine hiccup.
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Going from PC to Mac...Should I do this?
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Shouldn't have to do that... I didn't all my playlist and even my Serato crates showed up just fine after a db clean...
Why... It's so much faster to scroll pages and browse a library with the trackpad...
Once you go mac you'll wonder why you ever posed that question. LOL
My name is Fred...and I am a mouse user.
Trackpads? Joysticks? Those are for people without an addiction.
I have been using a mouse for so long, actually before Apple Mcintosh. I was working for XEROX when some creative genius at our Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) came up with a GUI and hand interface (the mouse). We never realized it's true potential, but Apple did. The rest, as they say, is history.
I like PC's - they are a lot more cost effective than Macs, and I consider iTunes to be the closest thing to a virus you can deliberately put on a computer. I will stick with MusicBee, thank you!
Trackpads? Joysticks? Those are for people without an addiction.
I have been using a mouse for so long, actually before Apple Mcintosh. I was working for XEROX when some creative genius at our Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) came up with a GUI and hand interface (the mouse). We never realized it's true potential, but Apple did. The rest, as they say, is history.
I like PC's - they are a lot more cost effective than Macs, and I consider iTunes to be the closest thing to a virus you can deliberately put on a computer. I will stick with MusicBee, thank you!
I can scroll and browse with my mac mouse just fine.
This could be debated. Most Windows users replace their machines every 3-5 years. I have a Mac Intel Core Duo (2006ish) that still runs perfectly. Comparitively, a cousin has gone through 3 Windows laptops in the same amount of time. Who's cost more? To properly calculate this, you must also add in troubleshooting time as well as system setup and software installation.
I say this about Windows.
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Oddly enough, I got Roboform to run with Windows Firefox via Wine this time. The past couple times I tried I could never get it to work. It's really the only program holding me back as one of my client's only uses RoboForm and won't change.
I'm thinking of running Ubuntu full time on my laptop along with Firefox, Roboform, and Wine to see if I run into any hiccups and possibly do the same thing on my desktop down the line.
@Mack Entertainment I'm really sorry for derailing your thread. I'll shut up now.
Oddly enough, I got Roboform to run with Windows Firefox via Wine this time. The past couple times I tried I could never get it to work. It's really the only program holding me back as one of my client's only uses RoboForm and won't change.
I'm thinking of running Ubuntu full time on my laptop along with Firefox, Roboform, and Wine to see if I run into any hiccups and possibly do the same thing on my desktop down the line.
@Mack Entertainment I'm really sorry for derailing your thread. I'll shut up now.
No worries! This thread was really informative. Helped me learn a few things.
I Still have a Windows XP Pentium IV Sony Vaio Tower that runs perfectly and I use that for my iTunes (Very old version) and my iPod Classic. And a Sony Vaio C2D with 2GB RAM, Windows XP and it runs my Elation CompuLive old software that can bail me out if my 2 Dell Studios with W7 running Chauvet Show XPress fail. Hasn't missed a beat. Hell, I have an old Compaq Presario MMX200 in storage and it probably runs fine it all depends on how you take care of them and the usage.
it all depends on how you take care of them and the usage.
You're right - but it sounds like you have invested in the higher end of computers, as have I. Most users don't do that. They buy entry / middle of the road systems. At entry / middle of the road prices, after 3 systems, you've essentially bought a Mac. Add in installation and support time .. and after 2, you've bought a Mac. Depending on how much support, could be after 1.
I'm a mouser from way back in '85 (and that's not some type of fetish announcement). Not going to change after 30 years.
I haven't bought a desktop computer in over 10 years. My 2005 Sony Vaio is still in use today, but has had a new power supply and disk drive upgrades over the years. I still run XP on it because Windows 7 drivers are not available. I've purchased a couple of laptop computers within the last two years, but I build my own desktop computers and servers. I run some version of Windows on my desktop computers, but use SuSe or Ubuntu on servers or NAS4Free. I just ordered the parts to build another rackmount PC for my DJ business, and I'll use my current one in my backup/small rack.
I don't have anything against Apple. The components are no better than those I buy, so the brand name doesn't mean much to me. As an IT manager, I spec'd Dell business computers for the organization I served because the State had an enterprise contract with Dell. Dell computers, surprisingly, are pretty reliable and we had hundreds with more than 10 years of service.
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I don't have anything against Apple. The components are no better than those I buy, so the brand name doesn't mean much to me. As an IT manager, I spec'd Dell business computers for the organization I served because the State had an enterprise contract with Dell. Dell computers, surprisingly, are pretty reliable and we had hundreds with more than 10 years of service.
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It's not the hardware that make Macs better... It's the fact that the OS that makes the hardware work better and simpler for the operator no driver gymnastics to get things to work right the first time. No constant updates or plugins or security updates on a daily basis... It just works.
Actually, it's both. The reason you can't build your own Mac is the proprietary nature of the hardware. The reason you don't have driver issues with iOS is that the hardware is designed specifically to work with it. On the down side, you can't easily upgrade your Mac with components you buy on the open market. You must buy parts built to Apple's specs, which is probably going to cost you more. Yes, sometimes there are issues with Windows drivers, but that's the trade-off between proprietary and open systems. Microsoft does not control the vendors who make products that claim to run with Windows. If the product is "certified" by Microsoft, conflicts with other certified products is much less likely.
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Not necessarily so I.E. -
- Updated TRAKTOR hardware drivers for Mac OS 10.9 and 10.10
If you are currently running Mac OS 10.9 or 10.10:
There is an important new driver update available for your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK1, AUDIO 2 DJ, AUDIO 4 DJ, or AUDIO 8 DJ. These drivers fix an issue which occasionally caused the hardware to disconnect.
We strongly recommend this update to anyone using these TRAKTOR products with Mac OS 10.9 or 10.10 to ensure the best possible hardware performance.
To install the latest driver, please follow the link for your device and select version 2.7.0 to download.
If you are currently running Mac OS 10.8 or lower, please disregard this update.
How is this an example? How many patches / updated drivers were released for an MS platform? He didn't say there were never product or OS updates or anything. He also didn't say there were never problems. In addition, this was not an OS update, this was a vendor based product update.
I have 2 Dell laptops that have been in service since 2007 one was my main gig machine until 2012 and the other was a backup. I've relegated the first one to a 3rd backup and internet machine now and the other one is my main gig machine still works great. I had heard and read bad things about Dell machines but I've had pretty good luck
I always built my own desktop machines until 2009. I got a great deal on a couple of Dell desktops they had a one day sale each one cost me about $400 and I got 6 months no interest financing. I paid them off before the deal expired. Funny thing about them though they were identical machines even sequential serial numbers but one ran a lot better than the other....quite noticeably better actually. The one that ran better died last year it started going one piece at a time so I just made it a parts machine for the other the one that didn't run as well is still trucking along it's mainly the kids machine but I use it too occasionally
Dells have also been good to me. The C2D are solid machines, and the new ones are PC porn XXX