Thanks. I do want to start using it more but need to get a router first
because I'm not ready to take my current computer offline yet. But, I do
want to start using the Mac more so hopefully, i can get a router soon.
Natalie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by
theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: New to the Mac and a question
Hello Natalie, congrads on the Birthday present. You must be one special
lady to get such a nice gift, I sure wish someone would give me a
Macbook. grin.
In any event, no, you shouldn't have any difficulty connecting your Mac
to the wireless or wired network. Matter of fact, if you have already
setup your machine, it likely has already found the network, but if your
having specific issues, please explain and I'll do my very best to assist
you. I will not deny the fact there is a learning curve, but trust me,
you will master VoiceOver quickly with a little effort on your part and I
think you will find yourself making the move to the Mac. One thing you
should consider doing is forcing yourself to use the machine because this
really is the only way you can truly learn and appreciate your Mac. It
isn't so bad and I made the switch several years ago. I was fortunate in
that I knew Linux so was a little more comfortable with some aspects of
the Os, but there still was quite a learning curve.
Just keep asking questions and I know folks will do their best to help.
On Sep 6, 2008, at 11:11 AM, Natalie wrote:
Natalie, with regard to the wireless router bit. If you do not have one,
you will find the Apple routers to be perhaps a little more expensive,
but well worth the money or a Linksys router is my second recommendation.
Others will have their own opinions and so forth and that's fine, but I
can tell you from personal experience what I've used and how well it's
worked for me. You of course do have the option of using the
wireless/cellphone option from Verizon Wireless, but I believe for the
money, the speeds are less than what you'd get for ADSL from Verizon or
whatever carrier is available in your area. I do know however the usb
offering from Verizon Wireless will work just fine and will not pose any
problems for VoiceOver.
Hi everyone. My name is Natalie, and I just got a Mac book last weekend
for a birthday present. i know nothing about Macs so learning the key
commands for voiceover has taken me longer than it should, but I haven't
had a whole lot of time to play with the Mac much either. That brings
me to my question. I still don't have it hooked up to the net yet, and
am still using a Windows desktop for email and stuff which I do plan to
keep. Are wireless routers really difficult to set up and install and
stuff? I can't decide if I want to buy a wireless router and keep my
current Internet provider or if I want to switch to the wireless USB
card things that Verizon has which I do have my cell phone through. Any
thoughts would be great, I would just like to get the Mac on the net
soon so I can learn and do more with it.
Natalie
Scott Howell
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