The Anti Hype

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For years he’s been trying & yesterday he got his way!

One of my best mates is a Mac freak and has been signing their praises for as long as I can remember.

I’ve resisted, not to spite him or because I have anything against Macs, but because I use a number of bespoke software programs that only run in Windows.

The Anti Hype in me has also held me back – take the iPhone for example – was that over hyped or what?

But he convinced me with a quick run through of Leopard (the newish operating system if you are unfamiliar with Macs), the bundled programs and how you can still run Windows on the Apple Mac.

I’ve used iTunes on my PC for years but on a Mac it’s a different ball game. Add the connection to your TV and flick through the album covers of your favourite music on your flat screen. I can see my work building up as I spend hours playing!

Style (which Macs have never been short of) is one thing but useability is something else. I now realise Macs ooze both – all in need to do is source replacement programs for those Windows based ones I use frequently.

I know some high profile guys love their Macs – The Tubby Nerd, Ed Dale, springs to mind. I’ll have to check out his recommended programs

I guess I’ll also have to start hanging out in different places.

It feels almost like changing the football team you support! Now that’s something I COULDN’T ever consider

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If I thought about the worst thing to write about as the first post to this blog this would be it!

But I didn’t think about it. It’s just the way life is.

A good friend of mine – I’ve known him for about 30 years – was diagnosed with cancer this week.

He knew nothing about it until a routine minor operation highlighted the problem.

For me it puts life into perspective.

Do it today.

Whatever it is because who knows what tomorrow brings.

Want to say sorry to someone?

Do it today.

Want to change career?

Do it today.

Want to tell someone you love them?

Do it today.

Want to start a business?

Do it today.

Want to play golf instead of working?

Do it today.

Thinking of “Following Me” on Twitter?

Do it today.

You may never get another chance.

It puts me in mine of the lyrics from a song called – Killing of George sung by Rod Stewart:

…and I quote:

Never wait or hesitate

Get in kid before it’s too late

You may never get another chance

‘Cause youth’s a mask

But it don’t last

Live it long & live it fast

A good way to live your life, I think.