Hi,
I was forced to change my work computer to Mac. My productivity fell immediately while battling with clumsy file management.
Does anyone know a good xplorer2-like file management tool for mac?
xplorer2 style finder replacement for mac?
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The Mac-finder is horrible, once you're used to X2. I've been in a similar position. I was looking for something better, and found an application called 'PathFinder'. Eventually, I never tried it, but it seems promising. Dual panes, Tabs, a Scrap container-like feature are all said to be included.
If you think of using it, I'd be curious after your experience. Just in case I'll be working on a Mac again...
If you think of using it, I'd be curious after your experience. Just in case I'll be working on a Mac again...
I believe that whole "run windows software" thing refers to the native Boot Camp utility, allowing you to install and run Windows in a dual boot scenario.
If you decide to go with Boot Camp, modern Macs can easily run Windows OSs without too much of a hassle - I have a group of 25 iMacs (circa 2007) that are using Boot Camp to boot both XP and Leopard 10.5.5.
Another option is to use virtualization - Parallels Desktop comes to mind, but it isn't as cheap as http://www.virtualbox.org/ - but it has its own problems, especially in terms of hardware virtualization as well as resource sharing. If you plan on performing simpler tasks then this may work for you - just be advised that unless you already have sufficient quantities of RAM and process cycles, this can get a bit tedious as you run multiple operating systems simultaneously.
If you can go the Boot Camp route, an excellent addon is rEFIt - see http://refit.sourceforge.net/ - I use it t provide a graphical (icon based) interface when booting the Macs so the user can easily see which OSs are offered - and which to choose. Saves a lot of hassle trying to explain to both professors *and* students that they are in Windows and need Leopard (or vice versa).
HTH
If you decide to go with Boot Camp, modern Macs can easily run Windows OSs without too much of a hassle - I have a group of 25 iMacs (circa 2007) that are using Boot Camp to boot both XP and Leopard 10.5.5.
Another option is to use virtualization - Parallels Desktop comes to mind, but it isn't as cheap as http://www.virtualbox.org/ - but it has its own problems, especially in terms of hardware virtualization as well as resource sharing. If you plan on performing simpler tasks then this may work for you - just be advised that unless you already have sufficient quantities of RAM and process cycles, this can get a bit tedious as you run multiple operating systems simultaneously.
If you can go the Boot Camp route, an excellent addon is rEFIt - see http://refit.sourceforge.net/ - I use it t provide a graphical (icon based) interface when booting the Macs so the user can easily see which OSs are offered - and which to choose. Saves a lot of hassle trying to explain to both professors *and* students that they are in Windows and need Leopard (or vice versa).
HTH