tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903128066631210075.post389215645080367459..comments2023-08-16T08:15:20.818-07:00Comments on NEW WAVE ZOMBIE: Chynna's Broke-@$$ Mac FundChynna Clugston Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569568650202982175noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903128066631210075.post-47226124262779993442012-06-29T14:27:50.539-07:002012-06-29T14:27:50.539-07:00Hey, Chyna! Just wanted to give you a heads-up of ...Hey, Chyna! Just wanted to give you a heads-up of what to expect from a new Mac, software-wise. <br /><br />When Lion (OS X 10.7) was released last year, a lot of people were very dismayed because their 2004 or older versions of software like MSOffice and the Adobe suites were no longer compatible with their computers. <br /><br />Basically, any Power PC software will not work with the Lion operating system. For a lot of people, that meant having to shell out extra money to buy the newest versions of those suites, just so they'd be able to continue working. (It also meant a lot of angry calls to apple tech support >.< )<br /><br />If your 'puter is as old as you say, this may be a problem you run into with whatever new one you buy, as those all (unless you buy it refurbed from a third party) will come pre-installed with Lion.<br /><br />I'd say dig up the tech specs on all your productivity software and make sure none of it has "Power PC" printed anywhere. If it does, either try to find a computer that still has Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) on it, or be ready to buy the 2010-or-later versions of the software.<br /><br />Good luck!JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00702010094859376361noreply@blogger.com