Mossberg Offers Advice on Switching to the Mac
November 10th, 2005 at 2:00 PM - News by Jeff Gamet
Walt Mossberg offers his advice to Windows users contemplating a switch to Mac OS X in a SmartMoney.com article. In the article he comments that the iMac is "The single best home computer on the market."
Mr. Mossbergis article tackles the common switcher questions, including how to run Windows software on a Mac, file compatibility, and virus and security concerns.
He wraps up with advice on who shouldnit switch to the Mac. The list is limited to hard core gamers, people that need highly specialized Windows applications, and users that are limited by their companyis IT department.
Mr Mossberg sums up his advice with "The Mac is the best computer, with the best operating system and the fewest security problems, for average consumers."
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