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On 16/07/2009 09:07am, Pattie wrote:

I know its not a food based thread, but can I canvass everyone on what they know or how they rate the apple mac? Really tempted to ditch my current one for an apple mac. They're in the region of ?1000 but my son is keen for me to have one so we can get web cammed up and communicate more efficiently.

Also - changing subject dramatically, can anyone verify whether those blue light machines actually work getting rid of flies!!! My sister lives in a barn which is covered in ivy, and presently it is absolutely impossible to cook in her kitchen for the little blighters. Thought i might suggest one of those machines which i have seen in shops etc. Any thoughts???

Regards

On 16/07/2009 10:07am, Lapis wrote:

I have only used apple computers at Uni, but they were OK. You might like to consider a better operating system, like a Linux based one. Much faster than ?soft and no viral attacks! Look at Ubuntu....

The blue lights to which you refer are the attractants, the actual 'killer' is a high voltage grid. The insects have to touch adjacent wires (which have opposite charge) to be zapped, if the insects are too small, it won't be too effective.

The old fly papers may be of use here, but not many, especially if there are small pets around, as the pesticide they contain can interfere with reproduction.

On 16/07/2009 10:07am, John wrote:

I highly rate Apple, in my opinion they're much better than Microsoft Windows. The operating system [Leopard] (which is what I use and is the latest one) is built on a Unix platform, and Unix is supposed to be the most stable opperating system in the world. Of course I don't think Unix was ever meant to have a powerful GUI (Graphic User Interface) running on it, so for that reason Apple aren't perfect. There is a full working version of Unix (Called Darwin) under the hood of OS X and it's totally accessible via the terminal and other shells.

My primary operating system has been OS X for a year and a half, and in that time the machine I'm using (MacBook Pro) hasn't crashed on me once. There will be the occasional browser error - where the browser just disappears and you get an error message, but that rarely happens. I use mine for a whole host of things and it serves me well. I still use Microsoft Windows from time to time and Linux (a Unix clone of sorts) occasionally, but OS X is my primary Operating system at this time.

At the end of the day it all boils down to personal choice. Some people prefer PCs and others prefer Mac. Like anything else though, people get used to something and they don't take to change very well. The interface on a Mac is different to that of a Windows machine, but once you've used it for a while it will seem normal to you. I divorced Microsoft Windows a long time ago...

A great advantage about Mac is that there's only a few viruses designed to attack them. Although I have a free antivirus application on my Mac, I only need to scan the system every couple of months. Some people don't even run an antivirus on Mac because the threat is so low. Most viruses are intended to destroy Windows computers anyway, not Unix and Linux based opperating systems.

Now when I'm using Windows for any reason it seems really slow and odd to me. Maybe you could give one a try for a few days before you decide to buy one. I must admit that they are a little on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for - most of the time.

On 16/07/2009 10:07am, Pattie wrote:

Thanks Lapis - will research further.

On 16/07/2009 10:07am, Pattie wrote:

oooer bit technical to say the least John, but the summary part hit home - thanks.

And flies????

Regards

On 16/07/2009 07:07pm, John wrote:

I don't know anything about blue light machines I'm affraid, sorry. All I know is that the insects are attracted to the light and they get electrocuted once they touch it. BZZZZZZZZZ.

When I was unfortunate enough to work as a chef (obviously a punishment from a previous life) we had blue light machines in the kitchens, and they didn't just kill flies, but bees and moths too. I'm the sort of person that feels guilt for killing a fly. I normally use a glass and a piece of card to catch them and set them free.

On 16/07/2009 09:07pm, AskCy wrote:

I've never had a Mac and can't remember the last time I saw one in action... I think you either love them or hate them...

As for flies in the kitchen do you mean little midge type flies or the big housefly/blue bottle types?. Flies tend to be around food sources... if there is stuff outside for them to feed on and lay eggs etc they will be around... You might find a really good checking and cleaning about get rid of a lot of them (you may find a problem if you like near a farm or similar).. yes the blue light things do kill them but it also means it attracts them in... you might have to consider putting fly screens up at the windows and doors if the problem is that bad...

Steve

On 17/07/2009 08:07am, Pattie wrote:

Thanks for the advice re flies in my sister's barn where I am currently house sitting whilst they are away on hols. Yep, they're the common house fly, the really cheeky ones that just love to hover around anything you might be preparing or cooking at the time. I am going to look for one of the chain mail curtain things because as she lives in a semi rural situation,the problem isnt going to go away. Driving me mad!!

I'm the same,if i can persuade anything to leave my house i will, but the flies currently are winning the day.

Regards

On 19/07/2009 02:07am, Winton wrote:

I'm quite happy with plodding along with my Bill Gates, traditional PC Windows computer (although I am actually writing this on an Apple!)

My graphic design/artistic friends all insist an Apple is essential for various functions but I think as all long as you know what software you will need to use it can be useably be put into either 'box!'

On 19/07/2009 02:07am, Winton wrote:

I'm quite happy with plodding along with my Bill Gates, traditional PC Windows computer (although I am actually writing this on an Apple!)

My graphic design/artistic friends all insist an Apple is essential for various functions but I think as all long as you know what software you will need to use most can be useably be put into either 'box!'

On 19/07/2009 08:07am, Mamta wrote:

When I had my photography evening course, the guy insisted that you have to have an 'apple' for all the applications the course required. It took me most of the course trying to plod my around the computer, so learnt very little about the course itself. Just shows how little I know about computers ;-)!

Mamta

On 19/07/2009 10:07am, Rajneesh wrote:

I have always used MS Windows, i am satisfied with it, I have M.Soft One anti virus software which is good, no problems. Presently,I am thinking of uprgading the browser from IExp7 to IExp 8.

My first laptop Samsung lasted me about 3.5 years, this time I wentfor Toshiba which is supposed to be the most tough and reliable laptop (courtesy - "Which?" magazine), 2 years down the line, no problems while by nephew's Apple Mac's screen went bust in 2 years and niece's Dell laptop having starting problems.

(NB = i always set screen brightness to less than half)

Cheers.

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