A Mac OS X interface for Windows? (Skin only)

gabrezu · 08-21-2008, 01:03 PM

Hi, I work right now as a technician for Internet service and I have no experience with Mac at all. Its rare I have a Mac costumer, but I have to be ready. I've heard that there are skins for Windows XP interface to make it look completely like Mac OS X. So, I used Google and found a few links. I just want to know if those will actually also teach me how to e.g. set up a network or Internet broadband connection, check for missing drivers and general troubleshooting.

sinclair_tm · 08-21-2008, 03:05 PM

Nope, a skin will do nothing more than make it look kind of like a Mac, just like a Adam West mask will not make you Adam West, only kind of look like Adam West. The only way you will get any experience is to get a Mac and use it, as it is set up different, and handles those kinds of things differently.

gabrezu · 08-21-2008, 03:52 PM

Ok thanks, maybe I'll try to get a cheap used Mac to see that the fuss is about and learn how to use it.

sinclair_tm · 08-21-2008, 11:45 PM

To get the most out of it, I'd recommend one with an Intel CPU.

Sleestak · 08-24-2008, 05:29 AM

I work tech support and we often use this site as a Mac reference:

http://www.chasms.com/

They are somewhat interactive screenshots.

macthorough · 08-25-2008, 01:17 PM

Yeah you don't want to be troubleshooting like Adam West from any of the Batman series is not like the Adam West from Family Guy!!!

If you buy a mac go to the genius bar and they will enlighten you.... also keep posting on here we are a beast...

I used to work for apple and I have connections...

I also think Sinclar is Steve Jobs son so he knows a lot!

Also there are books like the MAC OS X missing manual that help a lot!!!

08-21-2008, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
gabrezu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 154 OS: XP	A Mac OS X interface for Windows? (Skin only) Hi, I work right now as a technician for Internet service and I have no experience with Mac at all. Its rare I have a Mac costumer, but I have to be ready. I've heard that there are skins for Windows XP interface to make it look completely like Mac OS X. So, I used Google and found a few links. I just want to know if those will actually also teach me how to e.g. set up a network or Internet broadband connection, check for missing drivers and general troubleshooting.

08-21-2008, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
gabrezu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 154 OS: XP	Re: A Mac OS X interface for Windows? (Skin only) Ok thanks, maybe I'll try to get a cheap used Mac to see that the fuss is about and learn how to use it.

08-24-2008, 05:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sleestak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 18 OS: WinXP	Re: A Mac OS X interface for Windows? (Skin only) I work tech support and we often use this site as a Mac reference: http://www.chasms.com/ They are somewhat interactive screenshots. __________________ *Correct me if I am wrong.*

08-25-2008, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
macthorough Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 260 OS: WIN XP PRO	Re: A Mac OS X interface for Windows? (Skin only) Yeah you don't want to be troubleshooting like Adam West from any of the Batman series is not like the Adam West from Family Guy!!! If you buy a mac go to the genius bar and they will enlighten you.... also keep posting on here we are a beast... I used to work for apple and I have connections... I also think Sinclar is Steve Jobs son so he knows a lot! Also there are books like the MAC OS X missing manual that help a lot!!!