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Author:  timark_uk [ Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:24 am ]
Post subject:  Bagged a Switcher
A life long Windows user just bought herself a MacBook and Magic Mouse on my recommendation.
(8+D

Mark
Author:  EddArmitage [ Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bagged a Switcher
What OS is she running? (Just to check!)
Author:  Nick [ Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:59 pm ]
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Yar - if she's using 10.5 then it doesn't count! ;) :lol:
Author:  saspro [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bagged a Switcher
timark_uk wrote:
A life long Windows user just bought herself a MacBook and Magic Mouse on my recommendation.
(8+D

Mark


I just switched one the other way.
Does that mean the balance in the universe is restored?
Author:  HeatherKay [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:04 am ]
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saspro wrote:
Does that mean the balance in the universe is restored?


Unlikely, as it's still weighted too far in the "wrong" direction.
Author:  oceanicitl [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 2:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bagged a Switcher
Talking of macs and pcs tried to download the new mac msn messenger today. Stupid site tried to download an exe file. Is Microsoft the only website that hasn't got software to detect what platform you're on? Poor show!
Author:  jonbwfc [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bagged a Switcher
oceanicitl wrote:
Talking of macs and pcs tried to download the new mac msn messenger today. Stupid site tried to download an exe file. Is Microsoft the only website that hasn't got software to detect what platform you're on? Poor show!

Nah, plenty of sites do that - look at your web browser ID string and try to figure out what file to download to you. Firefox web site does the same if you're trying to download an FF install. I think the iTunes install page at Apple does it too IIRC. Most of them are smart enough to have a 'if you want a different version click here' somewhere on their web site though.
Author:  EddArmitage [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bagged a Switcher
jonbwfc wrote:
oceanicitl wrote:
Talking of macs and pcs tried to download the new mac msn messenger today. Stupid site tried to download an exe file. Is Microsoft the only website that hasn't got software to detect what platform you're on? Poor show!

Nah, plenty of sites do that - look at your web browser ID string and try to figure out what file to download to you. Firefox web site does the same if you're trying to download an FF install. I think the iTunes install page at Apple does it too IIRC. Most of them are smart enough to have a 'if you want a different version click here' somewhere on their web site though.

I think the issue was MS didn't detect it, so a user (on a Mac) accidentally downloaded a .exe.
Author:  Nick [ Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bagged a Switcher
I mis-read this, and thought it was another Okenobi thread. "Bedded a switcher" :shock: :P
Author:  gavomatic57 [ Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:42 am ]
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EddArmitage wrote:
I think the issue was MS didn't detect it, so a user (on a Mac) accidentally downloaded a .exe.


You'd think the site would have redirected to their Mactopia branded website here. Clearly not.
Author:  ProfessorF [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bagged a Switcher
Friend at work is about to take delivery of his first Mac - a 27" iMac. He's already had the iPod, then the iPhone, then the iPad.
He's also found a large carry bag so he can bring it to work when necessary. :lol:
Author:  timark_uk [ Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bagged a Switcher
I'll be meeting the switcher that inspired this thread when I go to Egypt in a few weeks. (8+)

Mark
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