27 April 2007 @ 12:20 pm
Mac/Windows Compatability Question  
If someone who has a Windows system wanted to switch to a Mac,

1. Which Mac runs Windows/Windows-native applications? Specifically, Photoshop CS2.
2. Does the Mac require purchase of all new peripherals (monitor, printer, external hard drives)? (I suspect this answer is, "depends on the peripheral and who made it," but I'm hoping for a "duh, of course it wouldn't!")
3. Would purchase of the Windows-capable Mac mean the peripherals still worked?

The important thing here is to avoid purchasing a Vista-infested box.

ETA: I'm assuming there are good web references with which to educate myself. If you know of any good ones, I'd appreciate your letting me know. :)
 
 
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Mish[identity profile] hsapiens.livejournal.com on April 27th, 2007 07:49 pm (UTC)
Good to know I can stop freaking over Apple's memory prices.

I was pondering the laptop/docking station combo because I want the full-sized keyboard, a couple of monitors, and a real mouse. I would also like to be able to join Joe in the living room while he's watching some John Wayne/Bond/violent movie and still play on the internet. Right now, I'm cut off completely from him if I want to play on the computer while he's relaxing in the living room.

I have a lot of wants -- I just need to prioritize so that I don't spend far too much.