Entering The World of Mac

When you move into the Mac world, you automatically enter a “culture,” or a cult as some have called it, where users support each other as they learn about the computer, and some go so far as to nearly worship their computer.

“I’ve seen Mac users kiss their computers, name them and anthropomorphize them,” says Bob “Dr. Mac” Levitus, author of a number of books on Macs. “They treat it like it’s like it’s a person. I think Mac users have a more intimate relationship with their computer. To them, it’s an enabling device. It lets them do things they couldn’t do before.”

Mac converts are so happy with their computers that they often make themselves available to help others who are learning the computer. Do a simple Google search for “Mac computer” and you’ll find many sites devoted to trouble-shooting, tips and tricks for users at any level.

“Despite the fact that Apple has been doing well, it’s a relatively small world in some ways,” Adam Engst, author of a weekly online Mac newsletter called TidBITS, says. “Windows users are not used to that, and sometimes happy to find that there are some people who answer their questions who aren’t snotty when you don’t know stuff.”

New converts shouldn’t be afraid of this culture, since your participation in the obsession is voluntary. Hopefully, after 30 days you will be so proud of what you have accomplished that you’ll want to talk to everyone about your Mac. You may even find it to be an excellent conversation starter.

“Trust me, the numbers I get from cute girls at Starbucks just from the Mac are priceless,” says Eddie.