This is just another example of what PC users think of the Mac.
Most of us Mac users have, and must still work with PCs on a daily basis. Can PC users say the same vise-versa? No, in my experience, PC users still have the same tired misconceptions about Macs that have been around for years. Too slow, cost too much, no software, not compatible, etc, etc...
Sure, Apple does not offer a Mac for $500, but that is not their focus. They are not known for low quality computers. That does not mean they are any more expensive than PC counterparts when you take everything into account (total cost of ownership)
Actually, just considering hardware, the PowerBooks are price competitive with other so-called "high quality" PCs- (an oxymoron in itself)
They are a viable alternative, and it is really time for people to open their eyes and not be so ignorant, this is not Apple of 1997, this is 2003
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Most of us Mac users have, and must still work with PCs on a daily basis. Can PC users say the same vise-versa? No, in my experience, PC users still have the same tired misconceptions about Macs that have been around for years. Too slow, cost too much, no software, not compatible, etc, etc...
Sure, Apple does not offer a Mac for $500, but that is not their focus. They are not known for low quality computers. That does not mean they are any more expensive than PC counterparts when you take everything into account (total cost of ownership)
Actually, just considering hardware, the PowerBooks are price competitive with other so-called "high quality" PCs- (an oxymoron in itself)
They are a viable alternative, and it is really time for people to open their eyes and not be so ignorant, this is not Apple of 1997, this is 2003
Only way I know how to work around this is you have to have both computers setup with the same .Mac account in Internet System Preferences