Mac all the way... Nothing beats it, except the price you would pay for a Windows based computer... :-)

I use a PowerBook G4 and love it.

Another Mac log book software is Log Ten Pro. Mostly designed for USA pilots. Works well but not customizable like I would've like it to be.


http://coradine.com/software/logtenpro.html

Started using disputers in '72 (IBM 360). In '88, got tossed from a job, started business the next day, needed invoicing ability. My wife set up an Excel spreadsheet in 30 minutes on her 1987 Mac, and I've been sold on 'em since. That MacPlus got bumped up to 4MB RAM, a 16Mhz CPU mod, and OS6.0.8. Booted up in under 10 sec., NEVER crashed. Just quit using it about a year ago.

This new Tiger OS screams, and I keep discovering new tricks that make it cool to use. Oh, yeah, I have an HP laptop w/ XP that I use for some of my work. It's really OK, the best Windoze that I've used, but I haven't found anything on XP that is easier to do than the equivalent on MacOS.

I like to USE my 'puter, not maintain it, like the PC requires me to do. (Incessant virus defs. to download.)

Simon sez:
"I actually think Windows aint a bad OS these days. (Shame it's taken them 20 years to catch up.)"

I agree, it's pretty decent, actually. But, my friend, Microsloth has NOT caught up. OSX is a much more elegant, user-friendly OS. :ok:

Folks,

Just reading on Apple.com/uk that there is a recall for ibook G4 batteries and some others including some powerbooks. this effects me and thought it might be of interest to some who post here.

The good news is there is a replacement program up and running.

Have a look.

https://depot.info.apple.com/battery...x.html?lang=en

Lunar

Aviation widget for MAC users
 

This aviation weather widget works really well. Well worth downloading if you have tiger

http://homepage.mac.com/dreerpa/widgets/

Re: How many Mac users?
 

MAC thru and thru. Got a G5 desktop for all the magazine stuff in the office as well as the latest generation 15 inch G4 Powerbook for me.

Gave my project manager a G4 Powerbook 12 inch and getting my editor and sub editor onto G4 Powerbooks as well.

Only dark side computer I have is a Toshiba laptop for handing the subscription databases, otherwise its mac all the way.

Cheers

Ned :ok: :ok:

Re: How many Mac users?
 

Had a Big Mac attack and have never since recovered, although my latest Mac is aging fast. I am also dabbling with an XP machine until the Intel-based Macs are out this spring. Or, I may pick a good deal on the last of the PowerPC line.
It's all good!

Re: How many Mac users?
 

I'm in the publishing racket and use Macs (a) because they're better and (b) because all my clients and advertisers use Macs too – they outperform PCs in design functions.

Re: How many Mac users?
 

Another Mac user here!

Re: How many Mac users?
 

I use LogTen Pro which is really top notch. It's not just made for US pilots, you can either choose FAA or JAA format. And you can fully customize the colums. You can define your own reports and selections as well.

And I don't work for the company.

Re: How many Mac users?
 

Anyone have any feedback on Mac Minis? I'm thinking of buying one.

Re: How many Mac users?
 

Since I bought my first LC 475 back in the early 90's it's been Mac for me. Currently a PowerBook G4 - Mac OS X 10.4.3.

Cheers,
djay (a.k.a Bongo)

I now have two Minis, one solely for music. My daughter has a MacBook, plus we have numerous iPods and an iPhone.

PS: how did this thread come back when the last post before this was 2006??? :confused:

Re: How many Mac users?
 

Mac user here. Currently on a MacBook and have switched the family's hardware across to Apple products. Very stable and very very user friendly. All the right programs that we need comes as packaged.

I believe even half of the Pilots in BSP are MacUsers too.:ok:

Mmmmmm .....

MacBook Pro ....... best thing since the bread slicer was invented .....

.... and as the divorce is now just a distant memory .... I can finally afford to buy the damn thing!

(I just love it easy to use stable ....no lockups or "Blue Screens of Death" its FAN BLOODY TASTIC.


:D

MAC!!
 

Started using a Mac three years ago, never had a single problem. THE crew room is now filling up with MAC,S:D

The latest version of Parallels is awesome - it's like Windows is just another Mac program - access all files anywhere on the computer from either program. Just beginning to see the possibilities.
But a Mac user since 88 and have not found anything to compare (Linux is coming close!)

I love Macs compared with Windows. I don't have any compatibility issues because I have Office for Mac, but it's easy enough enough to use Windows programmes via Parallel. Has anybody tried using VMware Fusion? I've heard that it's the easiest way to run Windows side by side with Mac applications.

I've had a MacBook for 3 years and just about to change it for the new aluminium chassis MacBook with a bigger hard drive. I'm also planning to change my desktop at home for a Mac. Once you've tried Mac you'll never go back as we say in Nigeria (or something like that :E).

I am a Mac convert for the last 2 yrs. After being in the IBM camp for many years with a strong IT background, I was convinced to give it a try. I did use parallels at first, but have since moved to VMware Fusion which is far more stable than I think Parallels could ever be (that's just my experience - haven't tried Parallels 4 yet - and won't). I use VMware fusion with Vista ultimate (for non available mac or legacy type software) side by side and enjoy the best of both worlds. I would never buy another windows box. :ok:

I started out with Mac's about 12 years ago - it was (and still is) THE platform for graphic design - then 2 years later we ventured into webdesign. That's when it became difficult: websites used to look extremely different on Mac than a PC - came a long way since; still some minor differences though (fonts for example) - and with the major population still using PC on the internet it was advisable to use a PC for the webdesign :sad:.

So I couldn't stand it anymore and became a pilot! :E
...and not enough money to buy a Mac :* ...but since this June I'm back!!! :D Proud owner of a MacBook Pro and couldn't be happier! Dual processor performance and a 3 hour battery life (actively working, not just sitting there!)... not to mention the 5 sec wakeup time from standby - just close the display, go on a flight, at the destination open it up and voila!

I run VMware fusion since most of my companies software is all PC (charter software, Exchange) - wouldn't and couldn't buy it all for Mac.
VMware is fast and stable, although I found that it doesn't like if I leave a VPN connection running - has trouble reopening it on wakeup (of the computer, not the VM).
Coolest thing is that you can save multiple states of virtual machines... I keep a basic backup mashine with all my software just installed and ready to go. After a couple of month when Windows XP loaded itself up and got really really slow: just open a sparkling new and fast one!!!

Solely for the occasional gaming I have a bootcamp partition with another XP installed - I know I'm spoiled! ;)

Used Mac's in the early days. Went over to Windows due to software availability and hardware cost. Have had some unhappy moments with Windows in years gone by, but now run 7 PC's with Vista and have zero complaints and crashes. Vista is what Windows should have been 10 years ago! No reason to consider going back to Mac IMHO.

During 2008, I have gotten 4 pilots and 1 Mechanic from my hangar to switch to Mac, all bought 2.4 MacBook's, AND EVERYTIME I RUN INTO ONE OF THEM IN THE HANGAR, THEY KEEP THANKING ME AN TELLING ME HOW WONDERFUL MAC IS!!!!

These guys used Windows machines, and would only marginally use their machines, now they are using digital cameras with iPhoto, making slideshows, they sync their ipods, they download and edit video, they sync their phones with bluetooth, it's pretty amazing how as soon as they try a Mac they become addicted.

For those Windows only apps, I partitioned my drive and installed windows and the windows apps like Microsoft Flight Simulator or RealFlight G4 acually run better on the Mac than on the Windows machine.

I have used Mac's since the Classic.

Happyhampster
 

Great widget!!! thanks:ok:

phil77

Wow, this feels like looking into a mirror....
I've got the same background as you, startet on a mac IIfx in '93 as a graphic designer and have had the same issues as described by you as a web systems developer.

Finally got all fed up by it and quit - to become a helo pilot has been the best lifestyle choice ever, don't we all agree on that? :ok: I am still a mac user today - recently bought a mac pro, completely over the top since i don't do use it for design nor web anymore, but still love it.

And to all you Windose users out there - believe it or not, I've NEVER had a single virus over the past 15 years using a Mac. Not one.

That alone speaks for itself!!:D:D

digger out

Mac User since the 80's. Have to be Windows conversant at work, though. Plenty of people I meet assume the two are not compatible and are surprised to find out how similar they are.

For work and online school, had to buy XP and Fusion, works just fine for work and for school, since it's all thru a browser, I used the Mac only for the last two classes, no problems at all.

iPhone also in use and everything swims happily together. So much that we do these days with computers is platform-independent, why not get the machine that is nicely designed and is much less a malware target? And can be two computers in one. Almost no reason not to go Mac these days.

Invincible Mac's
 

Guys

do you know why the aliens lost against us in "Independence Day"?

Because they used PC's and the virus has been injected by a Mac.

Talk about waking the dead!

For me, neither. I run Linux, and love it.

If only the Linux version of X-plane worked really well, we'd be in heaven.

I am a recent convert to the mac, love my macbook air, starts immediately you open the lid, only crashes when running windows with parallels and incredibly light, fantastic bit of kit!:D

Have a race!
 

MAC convert 2 years ago, but have PC's in the house too.

Lets just say the "start-up" race is no competition. MAC is ready to run in 15 seconds, PC's churning away for a few minutes before Windows settles down. Even then it spends the next five minutes loading today's batch of updates and restating...

If you want your life back - get a MAC!

My Windows XP driven motherboard melted so I watched my wife try to use her new Windows Vista - the word defenestrate comes to mind. I didn't want to deal with that level of frustration so I got an iMac with Leopard (OSX 10.5) and support - it took me a while to figure out how to resize a window so that was money well spent (only the bottom right corner is dragable).

If you are OK with giving control and double the money to Apple then it is a fantastic machine - don't worry how it does what it does because it just works.

The only glitch I had was solved by turning off and unplugging the computer - it still uses 4 watts even when turned off - go figure.



(Defenestration is the act of throwing someone or something out of a window)