Apple v windows

Peter10d · 30 Jul 2013

My current windows pc is becoming dated. If I switch to a mac, will I have any issues trying to use my LR3 and DPP software?
I am not keen on windows 8 interface.

neil_g · 30 Jul 2013

because that title isnt going to start an argument..

LR - you just have to speak to adobe about a licence transfer between platforms.
DPP - normally there are osx versions available.

or just spend a couple of quid on Start8 and get a straight to desktop + start menu feel for Windows 8.

or wait for 8.1 and enable boot straight to desktop.

andrewc · 30 Jul 2013

Your software discs that came with your Canon should have the Mac versions installed, and updates can be obtained from Canon's website.

You should be able to transfer licence code from PC to Mac, or the latest versions use the same code for both bits of software.

I made the switch to Mac because I didn't like Windows Vista and I don't regret the move, but there are some things OSX does better and some things Windows does better, and if on the whole you are happy with Windows, there are ways to make Windows 8 behave like Windows 7.

Peter10d · 30 Jul 2013

If I could make windows 8 look like 7 then that would be fine. Is it simple to change?

neil_g · 30 Jul 2013

Peter10d said:
If I could make windows 8 look like 7 then that would be fine. Is it simple to change?

http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

Peter10d · 30 Jul 2013

Thanks

Peter

killwilly · 30 Jul 2013

andrewc said:
Your software discs that came with your Canon should have the Mac versions installed, and updates can be obtained from Canon's website.

You should be able to transfer licence code from PC to Mac, or the latest versions use the same code for both bits of software.

I made the switch to Mac because I didn't like Windows Vista and I don't regret the move, but there are some things OSX does better and some things Windows does better, and if on the whole you are happy with Windows, there are ways to make Windows 8 behave like Windows 7.

How do you download the DPP disc onto a Mac, if it doesn't have a disc writer/reader. I'm thinking of replacing my old Acer laptop with a MacBook Pro Retina?

neil_g · 30 Jul 2013

killwilly said:
How do you download the DPP disc onto a Mac, if it doesn't have a disc writer/reader. I'm thinking of replacing my old Acer laptop with a MacBook Pro Retina?

copy the disk to usb drive in another machine. or share out a cd drive in another machine.

andrewc · 30 Jul 2013

Yes, you can network share a CD drive on another computer, or use another computer to copy to usb stick, or buy a usb cd/dvd drive such as an Apple external Superdrive.

Mqta · 30 Jul 2013

I'm also a reluctant Windows 8 user and although it may be an acceptable interface for a touch screen pad or phone trying to emulate the iPad or Android experience, W8 is too adventurous and unnecessary for any non touch-screen device equipped with a standard keyboard.

Has anyone heard when 8.1 is going to be delivered? (Not the Beta version.)

killwilly · 31 Jul 2013

Thanks, Neil and Andrew.

boyfalldown · 31 Jul 2013

neil_g said:
LR - you just have to speak to adobe about a licence transfer between platforms.

LR is liciensed and for and works straight out of the box on both platforms. No need to get adobe to change platforms for you.

neil_g · 31 Jul 2013

boyfalldown said:
LR is liciensed and for and works straight out of the box on both platforms. No need to get adobe to change platforms for you.

good stuff then, they keys always used to be different