I think I have fixed my PC problems, which means I’m 70% confident that the computer will return to functioning status each time I reboot. The fix–not cure, fix–came by doing a Windows XP repair reinstallation, updating device drivers, and applying other Microsoft spells and rituals of which Mac owners live in blissful ignorance. Like Eve with her apple I began to fall under Mac owners’ spell, to the point where I planned a visit to the local Apple store Thursday night if the pc had not rebooted properly. Reboot properly it had; I was disappointed, although happy not to spend $2,500. I expect that day will come. It’s just a matter of time.
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PS: From the 5/1 Business Week: The Mac in the Gray Flannel Suit
“Impressive…most impressive, but you are not a Jedi yet!”
Apt cultural allusion–I think of switching to Macs as going over to the light side.
I know, unfortunately the quote is from Vader, but it still works I think…