Friday, November 26, 2004
NATMAC to host Apple Advantage Night this upcoming Tuesday
Those of you who live in South Florida might be interested in Apple Advantage Night, scheduled to take place this Tuesday, November 30th, in Deerfield Beach. It's being hosted by the local MUG and I'll be one of the featured presenters. The idea behind the event is to bring together as many Windows users as possible, and to give them the full low-down on the current state of the Macintosh platform. Whether it's iTunes and the iPod, or Windows security issues, or just because one of their Mac-using friends dragged them there, we expect a whole slew of (mostly willing) Windows users to show up for the event.
It's not perhaps so much important how many or how few attendees actually race out and buy a Mac as a result of attending; simply making them aware of the facts of the matter would be good enough for me. As we all know, one of the very few downsides of being a Mac user is that, despite having a computing experience that blows away anything that any Windows user is experiencing, you invariably face an undending barrage of ignorant comments of disbelief anytime someone finds out that you're a Mac user, putting you in a position where you're forced to publicly justify your computer choice, while they exhibit nothing but blind worship of the Windows platform. Of course you'd really just rather talk about football, but they continue to force the issue by making one bizarre false statement about the Mac after another -- but then they end up labeling you some kind of fanatic. We all know that such ignorance has subsided quite a bit over the past couple of years, but there's still a long way to go. And education is the key.
Those of you who don't live anywhere near South Florida may also want to stay tuned, because if the event is a success, then my understanding is that NATMAC will be making it easy for other MUGs in other places to put on similar events. Anyway, the full press release is below, and if you live anywhere near the event, then I hope to see you there (and be sure to bring all your Windows-using friends with you!):
South Florida Windows PC users interested in learning more about the Apple platform are invited to attend Apple Advantage Night at the Sun-Sentinel Building in Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 30th. Tired of the ongoing security problems surrounding the Windows platform? Like using iTunes or the iPod on your Windows PC? Come learn how iPod, iTunes and a secure operating system are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Apple Advantage.
Apple Advantage Night will allow Windows users to get all the facts about the current state of the Macintosh, so that they can draw their own conclusions as to whether the Apple platform is right for them. Topics will include:
Using an Apple computer in a Windows world: learn just how easy it is to use a Macintosh computer among Windows PCs without missing a beat. Computer consultant Mike Strum will show you how easy it is to use applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel on your Macintosh, and how the documents you create will be fully compatible with the Windows versions of those programs. For that matter, learn how to easily run Windows itself on your Macintosh -- not that you'd ever need to, of course. Mike has nineteen years experience with Apple products and services.
Testimonial from a former PC User who Switched to the Mac Want to hear from someone who has recently bought an Apple computer, after years of using Windows? Come listen to restaurant owner Rogger Castells recount his story as a former "savvy" die-hard Windows user. Once he tried the Mac he did have a few second thoughts but once past that, has never looked back. Rogger says prior to moving to Apple that using Windows had become a real burden and that Apple has allowed him to finally regain his love of computing and increase his productivity. Rogger is the owner of La Spiaggia Ristorante in South Beach.
Apple computers are inexpensive, there's plenty of software, and we get all the good stuff first: learn the truth about the Apple platform as several long-standing myths get shattered before your eyes. Internet entrepreneur Bill Palmer will show you how Apple computers are generally cheaper than equivalent name-brand PCs, how Macintosh users are never at a loss for software, and how nearly all of the technological innovations of the past five years have been in the hands of Apple users long before they filtered down to Windows. Bill is the owner of LoadPod and publisher of the iPod Garage.
Apple computers are easier and more powerful and secure: the Macintosh isn't just easier for your grandmother to learn how to use. It's also far more powerful than Windows, thanks to its UNIX foundation. Computer consultant Dean Hoffman will show you how to tap that UNIX core and turn your Macintosh into a powerhouse. Want to get geeky with a UNIX terminal, or run X11-based applications? Believe it or not, it's all already built into the Macintosh right out of the box. He'll also show you why having UNIX at the core of the operating system makes Apple Computers so much more secure than computers running Windows. Dean, formerly a tech specialist at Motorola, has extensive training and experience with both Macs & Windows.
Using an Apple computer on a Windows network: Learn just what it is that makes the Mac so much easier to use (and be productive with) than Windows. Also, find out how simple it can be to connect a Macintosh to an all-Windows network, to network a Mac and a PC together, or to simply create a network of Apple computers. Computer consultant Don Winsby will show you the ins and outs of Macintosh and cross-platform networking. Want to go wireless? With a Macintosh, it's a snap, and has been for years. Want to take your Apple laptop to work and use it to tap into a Windows 2000 server? Piece of cake. Come learn how. Don is an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) and Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA).
To take part in Apple Advantage Night, simply arrive at the Sun-Sentinel building at 333 SW 12th Avenue in Deerfield Beach, Florida between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. Free appetizers from La Spiaggia Ristorante will be provided to all attendees beginning at 6:30 pm, and the event will run from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The Mac Center will also have reps on hand to show off some of the latest Apple computers and products. For more information, to visit a more detailed agenda, or to get directions and a map to the event, visit the NATMAC site at www.NATMAC.com.
Those of you who live in South Florida might be interested in Apple Advantage Night, scheduled to take place this Tuesday, November 30th, in Deerfield Beach. It's being hosted by the local MUG and I'll be one of the featured presenters. The idea behind the event is to bring together as many Windows users as possible, and to give them the full low-down on the current state of the Macintosh platform. Whether it's iTunes and the iPod, or Windows security issues, or just because one of their Mac-using friends dragged them there, we expect a whole slew of (mostly willing) Windows users to show up for the event.
It's not perhaps so much important how many or how few attendees actually race out and buy a Mac as a result of attending; simply making them aware of the facts of the matter would be good enough for me. As we all know, one of the very few downsides of being a Mac user is that, despite having a computing experience that blows away anything that any Windows user is experiencing, you invariably face an undending barrage of ignorant comments of disbelief anytime someone finds out that you're a Mac user, putting you in a position where you're forced to publicly justify your computer choice, while they exhibit nothing but blind worship of the Windows platform. Of course you'd really just rather talk about football, but they continue to force the issue by making one bizarre false statement about the Mac after another -- but then they end up labeling you some kind of fanatic. We all know that such ignorance has subsided quite a bit over the past couple of years, but there's still a long way to go. And education is the key.
Those of you who don't live anywhere near South Florida may also want to stay tuned, because if the event is a success, then my understanding is that NATMAC will be making it easy for other MUGs in other places to put on similar events. Anyway, the full press release is below, and if you live anywhere near the event, then I hope to see you there (and be sure to bring all your Windows-using friends with you!):
South Florida Windows PC users interested in learning more about the Apple platform are invited to attend Apple Advantage Night at the Sun-Sentinel Building in Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, November 30th. Tired of the ongoing security problems surrounding the Windows platform? Like using iTunes or the iPod on your Windows PC? Come learn how iPod, iTunes and a secure operating system are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Apple Advantage.
Apple Advantage Night will allow Windows users to get all the facts about the current state of the Macintosh, so that they can draw their own conclusions as to whether the Apple platform is right for them. Topics will include:
Using an Apple computer in a Windows world: learn just how easy it is to use a Macintosh computer among Windows PCs without missing a beat. Computer consultant Mike Strum will show you how easy it is to use applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel on your Macintosh, and how the documents you create will be fully compatible with the Windows versions of those programs. For that matter, learn how to easily run Windows itself on your Macintosh -- not that you'd ever need to, of course. Mike has nineteen years experience with Apple products and services.
Testimonial from a former PC User who Switched to the Mac Want to hear from someone who has recently bought an Apple computer, after years of using Windows? Come listen to restaurant owner Rogger Castells recount his story as a former "savvy" die-hard Windows user. Once he tried the Mac he did have a few second thoughts but once past that, has never looked back. Rogger says prior to moving to Apple that using Windows had become a real burden and that Apple has allowed him to finally regain his love of computing and increase his productivity. Rogger is the owner of La Spiaggia Ristorante in South Beach.
Apple computers are inexpensive, there's plenty of software, and we get all the good stuff first: learn the truth about the Apple platform as several long-standing myths get shattered before your eyes. Internet entrepreneur Bill Palmer will show you how Apple computers are generally cheaper than equivalent name-brand PCs, how Macintosh users are never at a loss for software, and how nearly all of the technological innovations of the past five years have been in the hands of Apple users long before they filtered down to Windows. Bill is the owner of LoadPod and publisher of the iPod Garage.
Apple computers are easier and more powerful and secure: the Macintosh isn't just easier for your grandmother to learn how to use. It's also far more powerful than Windows, thanks to its UNIX foundation. Computer consultant Dean Hoffman will show you how to tap that UNIX core and turn your Macintosh into a powerhouse. Want to get geeky with a UNIX terminal, or run X11-based applications? Believe it or not, it's all already built into the Macintosh right out of the box. He'll also show you why having UNIX at the core of the operating system makes Apple Computers so much more secure than computers running Windows. Dean, formerly a tech specialist at Motorola, has extensive training and experience with both Macs & Windows.
Using an Apple computer on a Windows network: Learn just what it is that makes the Mac so much easier to use (and be productive with) than Windows. Also, find out how simple it can be to connect a Macintosh to an all-Windows network, to network a Mac and a PC together, or to simply create a network of Apple computers. Computer consultant Don Winsby will show you the ins and outs of Macintosh and cross-platform networking. Want to go wireless? With a Macintosh, it's a snap, and has been for years. Want to take your Apple laptop to work and use it to tap into a Windows 2000 server? Piece of cake. Come learn how. Don is an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) and Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA).
To take part in Apple Advantage Night, simply arrive at the Sun-Sentinel building at 333 SW 12th Avenue in Deerfield Beach, Florida between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. Free appetizers from La Spiaggia Ristorante will be provided to all attendees beginning at 6:30 pm, and the event will run from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The Mac Center will also have reps on hand to show off some of the latest Apple computers and products. For more information, to visit a more detailed agenda, or to get directions and a map to the event, visit the NATMAC site at www.NATMAC.com.
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