I've always thought that was a bit of a dumb adage about not thinking of mac os and expecting it to be like windows. I mean, if you can't use a computer unless insert T reads the title bar and control option f1 just won't do, you're head's probably not in the right place for learning a new operating system/screen reader. If you are OK with insert T, control shift T, control option f1, or whatever it is in orka, because you know you want to read the title bar and that's the key that reads the title bar in the environment you're using, you'll be fine.
If you understand what cut, copy, paste and undo are, then I don't see the problem with thinking of them the same way in windows as in dos or linux or mac OS. So it's command z, x, c, and V, not control all of the above and if you're comfortable with the semantics, then I don't see why you shouldn't carry the concept across. I take different approaches depending on my audience. Some people need to be kicked ruthlessly in the pants to break them out of the habit of pressing insert T for the title bar and wining when they don't have an insert key. other people can't use any synth other than elloquence and won't touch a new platform unless they can have it speaking to them with reid at 166 wpm. Insert epithet here. I honestly think you're probably flexible enough raul, that you don't need to throw out the knowledge and experience of 20 plus years or whatever it is just so you don't try to treat mac os like windows. Enjoy your new mac. I think you'll be very happy. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-04-06, at 7:13 PM, "Raul A. Gallegos" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello. I hope this day finds you well. Starting on Monday, April 8 I will > join the MacWorld. I figure I have been an iOS user for about three years so > now it is time to start using a Mac. My first machine is a MacBook Pro 13 > inch with 250 gig hard drive. I believe it is a mid or late 2010 model. I > cannot remember exactly what it is, however it does run Mountain lion and it > will give me a chance to get my feet wet without spending two or $3000 > upfront. It looks like I have some guides to read, however I do not suspect > it will be all that difficult. I like learning new things and like the > challenge of new operating systems. I know DOS, Linux, and windows very well. > So I suspect learning the Mac operating system will not be too terrible. I > already know about some of the things to watch out for. For example I should > not think of Mac OS like windows. Instead I will think of Mac OS like Mac OS. > I believe that thinking of an operating system in terms of its own ways and > itself will be the best way. This message has nothing useful really in it > other than me bragging. > > Take care all. > > --- > Sent from Raul's iPhone - (832) 554-7285. Please excuse any dictation or auto > complete errors. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
