Member Introduction Thread

[1Eeve1]

I didn't see one anywhere else so I might as well make one here.

I'm a 16-year old physically disabled student who is switching from Windows to Apple.

I've always been a fan of Apples, ever since my first computer, when I was 7. A second-hand Mac, the latest feature on it was the "Knotsolver". I was only able to make it crash once.

I'm interested in computer security, so I'm getting a Mini for a fair few reasons.

1. To see what the security is like on the "other side of the fence", as it were.
2. The layout seems a lot nicer.
3. The programs that come with Panther/Tiger seem to work more effectively then their Windows counterparts. (Compare Safari to Internet Explorer.)
4. The MacMini is a lot lighter then the huge bulk of a tower you have to use for Windows. (And in case it breaks down, it won't be as hard to move around.)
5. I wanna test out what a survey said with "Users with Macs being more productive then users with Windows."

(NB - My username would normally be 1Eevee1, but I left out an e. If a mod could add that extra e in, I'd appreciate it.)
(And yes, I am a Nintendo fan too.)

[billabong]

Welcome to the forums.

You'll love working with OS X. Learning the ins and outs of another operating system will help you broaden your computer skills and knowledge. I notice you're from Australia. Would love to visit there one day.

[Susurrus]

Where do you live in Oz? Sydney is definitely gorgeous, but I like Melbourne too. Oh, yeah, welcome to the forums. Working with the innards of a *NIX is a lot more fun that that of a Windows machine, let me tell you. It's also fun to try and have your friends try and find the computer in your room. My cousin couldn't find it, .

[1Eeve1]

I've used Panther at the High School that I go to. Pity that even though I go on the net there, Safari doesn't work. Only Internet Explorer works.

I live in a small town called Naracoorte, too. World-Heritage Listed.