I've been pleasantly surprised at how well the new system works with all of my old software, which is why I suspect it's essentially XP in a new dress. (I could be totally wrong about that; I really miss my subscription to PC World! *sob*)
The iMacs ARE shiny and I covet them. I totally get your point. I'd put off the replacement of my failing computer precisely because I wanted to afford an iMac. No matter how much I'm enjoying my new computer, I would still trade it in a heartbeat if I could afford an iMac that had the software I need/want. I hate that I've re-committed to the Windows world but I'm trying to tell myself it's smart business-wise to stay current with that system.
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The iMacs ARE shiny and I covet them. I totally get your point. I'd put off the replacement of my failing computer precisely because I wanted to afford an iMac. No matter how much I'm enjoying my new computer, I would still trade it in a heartbeat if I could afford an iMac that had the software I need/want. I hate that I've re-committed to the Windows world but I'm trying to tell myself it's smart business-wise to stay current with that system.