[RE-wrenches] A Wrench's computer

[Paul Israel]

Larry, 

Not sure on your model, but I just learned that pressing two fingers on the
Mac keyboard gives me the right click feature.  That was a huge relief.


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On 4/10/09 11:56 AM, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar"
<larry at starlightsolar.com> wrote:

> Joel,
> After 28 years of business computing dating from my George Morrow CPM
> machine, I purchased my first Mac, a MackBook Pro, 2.4GHz. After 6
> months, I have very mixed feelings about it. I love the battery life
> and simplicity of features and included programs. Although I am still
> in a steep learning curve, there are many things that frustrate me
> daily. NO right click button means you need to plug in a mouse so you
> can use the many options accessible by a right click. I have my old
> Sharp laptop PC on the other desk and find that I often scoot my
> rolling chair to it to quickly accomplish something. Perhaps it is
> just because it is familiar.
> 
> The MacBook seems rugged, has a fairly bright screen although my Sharp
> has a sunlight readable, 400 NIT backlight. I am sure once I learn, or
> just put up with, the intricateness of the Mac, it will be just fine.
> Here's a really positive note: It has never crashed or locked
> up...yet. What a feeling!
> 
> Larry Crutcher
> 
> On Apr 10, 2009, at 8:26 AM, Joel Davidson wrote:
> 
>> Wrenches,
>> Some Wrenches include their notebook computer among their most
>> valued tools. My 2001 IBM T23 notebook has served me well in the
>> office and on the road, but it is getting a little long in the
>> tooth. What notebook computer do you all recommend? As always, thank
>> you very much for your valuable advice.
>> Best regards,
>> Joel Davidson
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