Jess, I for one am a recent switcher. I was myself a diehard Windows user and I thought it would always be that way, but I needed a new computer and Windows 7 was not yet out, Freedom Scientific started doing things that I did not like, and I joined this list to learn about the Mac as a possible alternative. Between Mike Arigo's podcast series on the Mac and the wonderful people on this list, I was converted lock stock and barrel. Yes, I still like Windows and am thinking of installing it on this computer via Fusion, but I am not in any real hurry to do that right now, as the Mac meets about 99 percent of my needs. The answer to whether a diehard Windows user can be converted depends mostly on the Windows user herself. If you don't have an open mind, are unwilling or unable to cope with change, are not truly committed to sitting down and learning a new system, have some sort of psychological baggage about the Mac or simply don't have the money for a Mac, then you won't be converted. No one should be forced or coerced into doing something they don't want to, but I think that to be closed-minded about other possibilities is a very unfortunate way to be. Everyone is different, but the first step in becoming a switcher is to accept the idea that there might be something out there that is better than what you are used to or could be of some benefit to your entertainment or productivity. I don't get political about my technology. I am willing to use whatever can help me get the job done in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. I see it this way, life is hard and I need all the tools I can get in my toolbox. Sometimes I need Windows, especially at work. Sometimes I really need my iPod, like when I am on the go, and sometimes I need my Mac because I want to use a wonderful, stable computer system and I have a great deal of respect for Apple and all they are doing to make technology accessible to everyone. I'm not sure if that answers your question.
Lynn Schneider MSN Messenger: canepri...@hotmail.com. On Dec 10, 2009, at 2:47 PM, Jess wrote: > Folks, if you want to argue with a die hard Windows user and try to convince > him or her that the Mac is better, good luck. I challenge anybody to convert > a Windows user to the Mac. Can it be done? > > Jess > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
