want to tweak Vista/Windows to look like Mac/ OSX- then go all the way

This was an interesting point of view in several ways. Some people like Windows because they are used to and don't want to go beyond an interface they count on. But Microsoft has constantly tried to add Apple type features to the OS. Those who might like more . Why not go all the way and get a a Mac. Meanwhile in the latest commerical for Vista, they treat making panoramas as breathtaking and cool. How pathetic is that. Where have these been. Doing very little with Windows is most of what people do. Showing them anything new opens there eyes but is that innovative. No it means that the Windows and Vista interfaces have not done the jobs and continue to do so. That alright by me. I use the Mac OS. I use Windows XP at the schools I teach at because that is all they have. When I want more, I come back to my Macs and the OSX at home.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1755&tag=nl.e539

Dreric1kansas Macsightings: The Battle for your desktop

Dreric1kansas Macsightings: The Battle for your desktop

In PC mag, The Battle for your desktop (p.87-92) latest issue March 2008 by Eric Griffin

Rates 9 areas and the performance of Mac OSX 10.5.1 Leopard, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Ubuntu 7.10 (Linux)

for Mac OSX scores
Price 4/5
Installation 5/5
Interface 5/5
Bundled software 4.5/5
3rd party software 3.5/5
drivers hardware 3.5/5
networking 4/5
security 4/5
final score 4/5

The winner OSX Leopard
http://www.pcmag.com/appleosx105
"is the pick for the mythical user who wants secure easy installation amd easy to master. " That you can also run windows, linux onthe Intel macs to use all or any of them as you please.

linux was counted ahead of both windows.

The bottom line that was said: if you are happy with your OS you don't have to switch. If you try a different OS back up your other stuff.
Considerations for the Mac OS includes best for: videography, web surfing (any) , Artist/ Musicians

What's New in Leopard
The latest update to OS X makes the strongest case yet for PC users to switch from Windows.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2260668,00.asp

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Capturing DV and Analog Sources from the Panasonic 3CCD Camcorder

Capturing DV and Analog Sources from the Panasonic 3CCD Camcorder
http://www.pana3ccduser.com/article.php?filename=Capturing-DV-and-Analog-Sources-from-the-Panasonic

nice tutorial and photo shots of the process. While it focuses mostly on PC the method is similar for mac. If you don't have a panasonic it is pretty much the same if you are using firewire (many use Usb).

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