a twenty year reunion

According to FedEx, on Saturday (May 19th) there will be a reunion of a long lost prodigal computer user and Apple Computer.

Yes, that's right, I've bought a Mac. For the first time in nearly twenty years, I'll be an Apple user. I've never owned a Macintosh; the last time I owned an Apple was back during the Apple II vs. Macintosh internal power struggle in which the Mac obviously came out on top.

I've been stuck in Windows land where:

• - I've yet to find a video editing solution that is easy to use, inexpensive, and fast. As such my videos of the family (clips and full camcorder DV tapes) sit with only me as an audience.
• - I'm constantly bombarded with security updates
• - I'm constantly asked if I want to allow something to listen as a server (hello, I am a Java developer and Java *is* the language of the Net)
• - I'm constantly searching for a tool that didn't come with my computer in order to meet a need. Not to mention three+ years after buying my last Windows computer I'm still removing stuff I never installed myself and never use
• - I'm unwilling to fall for the latest "oh, this new version is totally rewritten and is much more stable / secure / user-friendly / productive" new-Windows scam. I believe I've heard that back when Windows 98, 200, and XP were all released...

I can't wait for it to get here. If you're a family member reading this... expect DVDs of the kids in the mail soon :)


- Scott