 Heather O |
New Computer I currently have a Dell computer, which we run on a Microsoft platform. It has many limitations and I feel that my Photoshop does not run well on it. Do you know if Adobe is compatible with Apple products?
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Jon Close |
Yes, but I'm pretty sure it is a separate product (Your Photoshop for Windows disk does not have the Macintosh version on it).
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John P. Sandstedt |
Canon vs Nikon Microsoft Platform vs Apple There will never be a definitive answer - them what likes Apple [MAC, etc.] will say it's better but, in fact, if that's true why doesn't Apple have a larger market share. I'd guess your problems, which are not detailed in your question, will also appear if you were to work on an Apple computer. It's not the camera that takes the picture, it's the photographer. It's not the computer that edits the image, it's the editor using the program.
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Nobu Nagase |
It's not the Dell computer, nor the Microsoft platform that has the limitation you mention and you suffer from. It's the resource (lack of) and resource management (you are unaware of) that cause the problem you have. Therefore, having proper resource and resource management that should give you the solution you seek, and not Apple products. But if you have your eye on Apple product, it's good, too. Currently I do no own an Apple computer but I love it and love to have one.
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Ariel Lepor |
I would check out upgrading an extra GB of ram, if I were you, that should help. I would also suggest taking a look at Helicon Filter (or GIMP) and see how that works. You should also strongly consider installing Windows XP and get rid of Windows Vista. However, while on the topic... Adobe does make Photoshop for Mac, I'm not sure if it is a separate CD (if that's the case, it's a shame). It's way overpriced as it is, but depending on your needs, there is less expensive photo software also for Macs (like Aperture, or even Pixel). John, have you used Macs recently? I've used Vista, XP, and Mac OS X Tiger, and I must say I like Mac the best, and it runs the best. The reason that it has only about 10% of the market share is because it used to be that Windows was the only reasonably priced OS that had a large amount of software for it. That has all changed, however, and according to ChangeWave 1/3 of the market now intends to buy Macs instead of PCs. I would personally recommend a Mac, but you already have a computer.
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hello Heather, I went through this process recently. I needed a new desktop and looked at various machines and I did not want Vista and just felt a little frustrated with Windows in general. My laptop had XP and 2gig ram and it had trouble running Photoshop & bridge at the same time. I decided to get a 24" Imac and after a little bit of a learning curve, I am loving the speed and simplicity of it. I have also added Corel Painter with a Wacom tablet and can run Painter, PS & Bridge with no problems at all. I thought about paying the fee to have Adobe switch my Photoshop CS2 license from Windows to Mac but then downloaded a trial version of CS3 and decided to keep my CS2 Windows & buy CS3 for MAC. It hasn't been cheap but I have never been happier with a computer as I am with my imac. My .02
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Richard Lynch |
To answer the question first: Adobe's products are generally available on both Mac and PC. Check their website. You cannot run a Mac version of the software on a PC operating system and you cannot run a PC version of the software on Mac. You can, however, on Mac, use the PC operating system (either through emulation or on newer machines by booting directly into windows) -- for more on this see below. As far as the Mac/PC wars...I'm a long time Mac user by choice and a PC user by day and on my laptop. I have, in other words, extensive DAILY experience with each. I have only limited reasons for preferring Mac, few of which have to do with performance. I don't know that either operating system is drastically superior, just different. Here are a few things I can say for certain: * New Mac Intel machines will allow you to boot to Mac or PC, and there is the option to use both platforms. This can be an advantage if you are a long time PC user considering a change as you can use your PC licenses...you just have to be running the appropriate OS at the time. * PC uses 2.2 gamma natively and Mac 1.8. I prefer the preview offered by the Mac fairly consistently as far as measuring accurate results in print and this is the only difference I can isolate. * Mac allows you to use more RAM...I have 9GB in my new Mac with 2 slots still open. As far as I am aware, PC can 'only' handle 4GB RAM max; not that this is a small amount. * PC is decidedly faster running many actions. This is something I have demonstrated time and again with many different and complex actions I use. * Mac has RAID capabilities built-in...you can create a RAID array of your hard drives without additional equipment or software. * PC has a lot more software available. * Mac currently has a lot fewer viruses. * PC often requires a bit more regular maintenance than Mac. All that said, there is really little difference that will have me swearing at either machine I might be on if it is properly configured. Be sure you leave yourself with significant hard drive space and plenty of RAM. Don't randomly install freeware unless you like having issues and conflicts. If there are performance issues, many of these are likely due to your configuration, conflicts, lack of space, etc., not because Mac is superior to PC or vice versa. I hope that appears reasonably unbiased and helps. Richard
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