[pianotech] computer upgrade -somewhat OT

[John Ross]

I have an iMac, after years of Windows.
I have parallels on it and run Windows 7. I used to run Vista on it but changed to Windows 7.
After two years of using mostly Windows on the Mac, I now find I use mostly the Mac side.
John Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia
On 2010-10-21, at 8:52 AM, Horace Greeley wrote:

> 
> Hi, Tom,
> 
> Don't waste time with "Home Premium". Go straight to Pro; _but_ , get at least 4GB of RAM, and plan on upgrading many/most of your apps fairly soon.
> 
> Either that, or get some flavor of MAC, and run your existing apps under VMware Fusion (after first installing Win-something...XP Pro, if that's what you had before.
> 
> If you have enough Linux experience that your learning curve wouldn't be nearly vertical, that's definitely an option, too. Otherwise, how much time do you have to invest in learning a new OS?
> 
> There are advantages and disadvantages in any of these directions. Since you seem to be short on time, I suggest staying with Windoze...otherwise might not. Be aware that the free compatability-mode VM that is offered (sort of) with Win7 is free for a reason. Again, I suggest using VMware, this time workstation, as a viable alternative to either buying a bunch of new applications or trying to learn new "free" ones.
> 
> If you wish, please feel free to contact me off list. Be aware that I'm pretty buried and may not be able to get back to you right away.
> 
> Please also remember that whatever recommendations you may get, your mileage may vary. There is no cookie-solution that is truly viable.
> 
> Good Luck and Good Hunting.
> 
> Horace
> 
> From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner at verizon.net>
> Sender: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org
> Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:29:01 -0400
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
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> Subject: [pianotech] computer upgrade -somewhat OT
> 
> List,
>   My shop computer has revolted and I'm purchasing a new PC today.
> My question: This machine comes with Windows 7 Home Premium and I was wondering if I should upgrade to Windows 7 Pro ?
>  Duaine ?   Any advice ?
> Tom D.

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