THE FIRST MAC IN THE FAMILY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 2004 @ 09:56 PM

Some people like cats. Apparently we have a thing for computers. At Elizabeth's work, they were throwing computers away like garbage, including a couple of gems. So, we rescued this iMac you see in the picture, becoming our very first Mac and the 6th computer laying around our apartment.

Our very first Mac

This is an old machine, so I was surprised about it being so "modern" compared to most 2-year PCs. It is in very good shape, and although it runs OS 9.2, it has pretty much anything you need for an entry-level computer. No wonder Mac fans are so, well... fanatic about the brand.

Sadly, that's as good as you (I) can do with and iMac. Upgrades are usually expensive and can only be done by expert personnel, as these machines seem to be difficult to crack open... hehe. And that's the main reason I've always been a PC guy: I can build my own machine, with whatever components I want and choose from a vast variety of vendors or models. Can Mac guys build their own GXs?

I've worked with Macs in past, mostly out of necessity. Now I have the opportunity to gain more familiarity with Mac OS, and get used to that freaky single-button mouse :)

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BRENT BONET

SEPTEMBER 3 2004 @ 05:21 AM

Just plug a two button mouse into it! Works for me. Depending on the processor and memory, you might be able to install OS X on it. I like it.

Brent

OSCAR TRELLES

SEPTEMBER 3 2004 @ 01:03 PM

Really? I't never occured to me to connect a PC mouse to a Mac. I'll try that, thanks for the tip :)

As for installing OSX, I don't know, I don't think it has enough power, but I'm was going to check on that anyway.