[Charles Pickrell]

For those with Mac envy (don't you dare tell me that the cases and OSX are not absolutely beautiful) there are many ways to make your Windows machine look more like a Mac. Here are a few that I really like:


OSX-like Dock (waaay cool):
http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/

WindowBlinds (make your windows look mac-like:
http://www.windowblinds.net/

ObjectBar (get those top-of the screen menus):
http://www.stardock.com/products/objectbar/

Skins for these apps:

Dock stuff (I have some great Pocekt PC icons here)
http://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=29

Windowblinds Mac skin (requires WindowBlinds):
http://www.wincustomize.com/download...D=2906&LibID=1

ObjectBar skin (requires ObjectBar):
http://www.wincustomize.com/download...ID=196&LibID=4

[Charles Pickrell]

For those with Mac envy (don't you dare tell me that the cases and OSX are not absolutely beautiful) there are many ways to make your Windows machine look more like a Mac. Here are a few that I really like:


OSX-like Dock (waaay cool):
http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/

WindowBlinds (make your windows look mac-like:
http://www.windowblinds.net/

ObjectBar (get those top-of the screen menus):
http://www.stardock.com/products/objectbar/

Skins for these apps:

Dock stuff (I have some great Pocekt PC icons here)
http://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=29

Windowblinds Mac skin (requires WindowBlinds):
http://www.wincustomize.com/download...D=2906&LibID=1

ObjectBar skin (requires ObjectBar):
http://www.wincustomize.com/download...ID=196&LibID=4

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by Marlof Bregonje

So in stead of going my regular route of ordering yet another Sony Vaio, I opted for an iBook.

So Marlof, I'm almost in a similar boat as you. My trusty Sony SR17K is finally showing its age, and I'm debating either between a Tablet PC and a 1GHz TiBook to replace it. The tablet idea is so attractive, that's it's been the only thing holding me back from the TiBook. For me, the UNIX backend on an OS X is quite compelling, since I do a fair amount of work in Linux and Solaris environments.

--janak

[yada88]

Originally Posted by byteme

So who is modding this thread and why was my second post deleted? Of course this about PocketPC, but it doesn't hurt to make sure Marlof knows the best configuration for his iBook. Explanation?

I am sorry, but to respond to this I do have to be synical: Look behind you stupid! just kidding. What happened was you posted on the thread. You got an email saying more had been posted. You clicked the link which sent you to the last page of the thread. You didn't see your post because it was on the first page of the thread. So in conclusion, look behind the car before you pull out of the driveway.

[Sheynk]

Originally Posted by Charles Pickrell

For those with Mac envy (don't you dare tell me that the cases and OSX are not absolutely beautiful) there are many ways to make your Windows machine look more like a Mac. Here are a few that I really like:


OSX-like Dock (waaay cool):
http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/

WindowBlinds (make your windows look mac-like:
http://www.windowblinds.net/

ObjectBar (get those top-of the screen menus):
http://www.stardock.com/products/objectbar/

Skins for these apps:

Dock stuff (I have some great Pocekt PC icons here)
http://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=29

Windowblinds Mac skin (requires WindowBlinds):
http://www.wincustomize.com/download...D=2906&LibID=1

ObjectBar skin (requires ObjectBar):
http://www.wincustomize.com/download...ID=196&LibID=4

What is this Mac envy you speak of?????????????? :lol:

[bmhome1]

I use OS10.2.2 with VPC5.0.4 running 98SE to ActiveSync and Outlook contacts sync with my iPaq 3955 (3835 previously) daily via USB without a single problem. The 3955 is brand new and I installed over 19 applications in less than an hour and half to it from .exe and .cab files downloaded from Mac Internet Explorer and accessed through "shared folders" within VPC. I drag and drop files to my FAT formatted PCMCIA hard drive and SD cards on the Mac desktop. It works so well, I see no need for PocketMac (although I appreciate their efforts to expose Mac users to the joys of PPC).

One thing to keep in mind about VPC is that XP with VPC has major problems consistently recognizing USB connections (not good for frequent syncing), often finding the USB driver missing after a restart or from a "saved state." Not sure about 2000 and USB, but I can highly recommend 98SE for PPC connections with your Mac.

Agree about RAM - get the maximum your iBook accepts - OSX loves RAM and nearly all complaints about speed are resolved having RAM available to eliminate page-ins and page-outs (UNIX for virtual memory writes to disk). Several superior Mac User websites:

xlr8yourmac.com
macosxhints.com
macfixit.com
macintouch.com

Much to learn and outstanding help from users, some experts; the best in the field. A visit to these sites display the community and sharing Mac users enjoy, very much like this site!

[Jonathan1]

Originally Posted by seanturner

I'm sorry I have to say this, but, you evil, evil man. Contributing to a cult with a "father knows best" attitude...

I thought that was Bill Gates? :wink:

Oops that's the "I don't care" attitude. :wink: :?

[Jonathan1]

Guys question on OS X. I got to play with a Jaguar based system about 3 weeks ago over the weekend. How can you guys stand the GUI? I keep wanting to go to my Start menu just to find that there isn’t one. The way the OS handles the file menu and title bar is bizarre. Why would you dock the title bar and file menu to the top of the screen rather then the actual window? I find myself tempted to go MAC but every time I play with the GUI I mentally cringe. :?
I supose it’s just a matter of getting use to the GUI but it just seems way inefficient. IMHO of course.

[marlof]

Thanks for all responses. I just knew that although this would be off topic, people would be interested in this.

Just to clarify: I've ordered a iBook G3 800 MHz, combo DVD/CD-RW drive, 640 MB of RAM, 30 GB harddisk, Airport card. The G3 had me worried, and I would have liked a G4 in the unit much better. I could have waited for the next revision that many hope includes a G4 in the iBook too. But a Mac owner I know that is not only interested in specs, but in real life experiences, told me the G3 is fast enough for my mobile computing needs, and I did miss having a notebook around, so I jumped in now.

The more advanced stuff will be done on my P4 1.7 GB, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB harddisk. A Sony Vaio, of course. The ownership of the desktop PC made me less worried about installing programs etc. I will try to do it from the Mac too of course, but if I can't I can use my PC.

For those worried that I didn't look at other PC based notebook options: I did. I specifically did look at the entire Sony Vaio ( they rock! ) range, and the Tablet PCs. It's just that my hardware needs are limited right now, because I need the notebook less, and I really wanted to try out something new. That's the only way to learn exciting new stuff. Step off the known road, and go where you didn't go before.

[hulksmash]

Jonathan,

You are correct that it will just take some getting used to using the new Jaguar OS. In case you were unaware, the Windows "Start Menu" was Microsofts copy of the original Apple menu from 1984. And I am finding all this information more helpful than much of the news I have been reading lately on this site, I look forward to learning more about how a PocketPC is able to sync with a Mac. Thanks.

[marlof]

Originally Posted by mclaughlinc

As the Developer of EZ-Expense I'm curious to see how many Pocket PC users have and would like to sync with MAC's? Or should I say Apple products. Maybe this is a good time for a poll on the front page??? I'm sure other developers would also like to know how big this market is.

Poll coming up later today.