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post #31 of 43
3/12/07 at 9:03am

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Okay...

So how do you CUT and PASTE on Mac? I tried moving
some files this morning and could not figure out how to
do it.

...and CARL, please....after a few weeks of usage,
would appreciate a full review of your new system including
your impressions on Mac vs. PC. It helps everyone here.
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post #32 of 43
3/12/07 at 9:04am

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Miller
Someone told me that Macs don't have the same copy/paste function as a PC....is that true?
What I think this refers to is the fact that you don't use the CTRL-key for cut/copy/paste, but the command (apple) key, so it feels a little different compared to Windows. There are some tools that can remap the keys IIRC, but try first how much it will bug you when you get your machine.

And of course there is a backspace key on the keyboard, even though it's called "delete" on the provided one.

Edit after seeing Ron's post: If it's about copying/pasting files, I can't really comment, I never use copy and paste for files, not even on Windows, but always use drag and drop, both on the Mac and Windows. Someone else will have to chime in.

-Christian
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post #33 of 43
3/12/07 at 9:14am

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Christian,

The problem I had is that I did a RIGHT CLICK as you would
in Windows to cut/copy and paste. The option to cut was
not there.

However, you are correct that I could have dragged the file
from one folder to another (then deleted the original) or
perhaps done a COMMAND+X for cut and COMMAND+P for paste.
Not sure if that actually works, as I am on my PC laptop at work.

Really, the transition from PC to MAC has been soooo easy.
Many of the Windows commands are exactly the same on a
Mac as long as you remember to do COMMAND instead of CTRL.
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post #34 of 43
3/12/07 at 9:35am

Re: Considering a Mac: question

If you drag and drop while pressing the command key, it will move the file, so you wouldn't have to copy first and then delete the original.

-Christian
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post #35 of 43
3/12/07 at 11:05am

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Ron, you can't cut files on a Mac, only text.

I've never really found a need for cut and paste...just drag the files where they need to go, it's the same thing. I understand that on a PC, one might want to cut a file, then navigate to another folder (to paste it), but have you worked with the function keys yet? F9 is my FAVOTRITE! It makes things easy and you don't need to cut files if you use F9 (or even F11).

Ron, also, how have you liked the fact that the Mac will keep all of your windows open (that were open on shut down) when the computer starts up.
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post #36 of 43
3/12/07 at 1:50pm

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Quote:
copy/paste works fine, but cut/paste is a little more difficult
In the Finder (and maybe elsewhere), but not in general.
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post #37 of 43
3/12/07 at 1:53pm

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Ken, other than text, how do you cut files? I don't think it's possible.
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post #38 of 43
3/13/07 at 11:53am

Re: Considering a Mac: question

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one thing that irritates me about parallels, they charge you $50 for compressor, which is normally built into vmware's products.
Christ, it's not totally clear from Parallels' info page, but the Parallels Desktop for Mac product includes Compressor. That's the primary reason they raised the price of the desktop product to $80 from its original price of $50.
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Craig, thanks for the info about the Windows license. That sort of stinks but maybe I'll be able to find XP discounted or something.
Some info I should have given in my earlier post: although you can't transfer the OEM license that came with your Windows PC to another machine, you can save money and buy a new OEM license to use with your Mac. This is perfectly legal - MS's OEM terms for XP are pretty open - basically anyone who installs hardware or software on a machine qualifies as a "System Builder". Newegg.com is a good source for the OEM disks - I believe you'll pay around $120-$130.

Caveat: I have read that MS is tightening up its OEM terms for Vista, and perhaps for newly minted copies of XP as well. Also, remember that the OEM copy you buy is locked down to your new Mac. It cannot be transferred or upgraded.
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I was in CompUSA shopping the iMac and I asked about the mighty mouse and right click functions and the sales person told me it doesn't have a right click function at all.
Typical. Is anyone shocked they're closing half their stores??

This lack of knowledge of their products in standard retail outlets is one reason why Apple is aggressively expanding their own line of stores. But I'm with you, Mary - I wish they weren't putting them in malls (they've got a new store coming here to the NASA JSC area , but it's going to be in the mall )
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post #39 of 43
3/14/07 at 2:57pm

Re: Considering a Mac: question

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other than text, how do you cut files?
My point was that the Finder does not allow you to cut&paste files. But in almost any other application, you can cut&paste "things": text, images, music, whatever the program uses. You're clearly not limited to text only.
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post #40 of 43
3/14/07 at 4:45pm

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Chan
My point was that the Finder does not allow you to cut&paste files. But in almost any other application, you can cut&paste "things": text, images, music, whatever the program uses. You're clearly not limited to text only.
i'm in the process of reorganizing my music folder, and I can drag/drop folders and files, and not have a copy left behind, that is equivalent to cut/paste to me. I can hold shift before releasing the mouse button, and I have the option to copy/paste.

i don't know if tiger knows my preferences, but it used to work the other way. I would drag/drop, and have a copy left behind unless i hit shift before letting go.

mark, is there a list of features for the function keys? i have the wireless bluetooth mighty mouse, and i have F9 and F12 as functions on the mouse, and i figured out that shift F9/F11/F12 makes the effects go in slow motion. fun stuff.

CJ
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post #41 of 43
3/14/07 at 5:20pm

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Christ Reynolds
i don't know if tiger knows my preferences, but it used to work the other way. I would drag/drop, and have a copy left behind unless i hit shift before letting go.
I believe it's the same for Mac OS and Windows: If you drag files only between directories on the same volume, you move them. If it's across disks, you'll make a copy.

-Christian
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post #42 of 43
3/14/07 at 8:14pm

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Christian Behrens
I believe it's the same for Mac OS and Windows: If you drag files only between directories on the same volume, you move them. If it's across disks, you'll make a copy.

-Christian
hmm, maybe i was dragging between volumes before. either way, i never noticed it on windows, although ive long since forgotten the little nuances of windows.

CJ
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post #43 of 43
3/14/07 at 8:22pm

Re: Considering a Mac: question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Christ Reynolds
mark, is there a list of features for the function keys? i have the wireless bluetooth mighty mouse, and i have F9 and F12 as functions on the mouse, and i figured out that shift F9/F11/F12 makes the effects go in slow motion. fun stuff.

CJ
LOL - I'll have to try that tomorrow.

The list of functions (I believe) is in the help.
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