[Hidden-tech] Converting from PC to iMac

[Nate Jasper]

Hello Naaz,
I have used QuickBook Pro 2007 on my Mac since 2007 and it has served my needs just fine. No crashes even! There is a slight difference in the way that some layouts work form PC to Mac. If you are doing simple bookkeeping, like myself, you shouldn't have an issue. If you are doing really advanced things you may stumble a little with the Mac version. 
Another option is to run Parallels on your Mac and run Microsoft Quickbooks on the Windows XP emulation. This requires you buy Parallels and a good copy of Windows XP though...And put up with Windows running on your Mac.
Re: importing old QB data. Definitely test the import out to see if everything is there.  You may just want to start your company file a-new (on January 1st) if the import gives you issues. It appears that there is a trial of Mac QB 2010 already:  http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/about_quickbooks/trials.jsp...so maybe test the waters first before making your choice? 
I remember DOS a little but... Was it  del *.*  to delete the whole hard drive?
I'm not sure about the Suite/Office question. I would call Yes computers or the Apple store to see what their take on it is. There are always the free programs: neooffice.org or openoffice.
If you are very new to Mac, I recommend going to http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/..or give me a call. 
Good luck with everything!

Nate Jasper
www.designnorthampton.com - website and graphic designwww.itutor.biz - computer training, tech support25 Main St. Northampton, MA 413-281-8184


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Hello all,
 
I so appreciate the knowledge on this list-serve even though much of it is out of my league.  I started my computer days on a Radio Shack dinosaur using DOS commands -- could it really have had a total of only 28k?  Whatever it was, it was laughable compared to what we use now.  After many years and migrations thru the PC world, I am eager to switch to the new iMac.
 
My problem: I have years of bookkeeping on Quicken for PC and I am hearing that the MAC version is terrible.  I am also hearing that the 2010 version is supposed to work well or at least better.
 
What I'm considering doing:
1. Switch to the iMac but keep my PC till February when Quicken Mac 2010 is supposed to be available.
2. Make the switch then and hope that it works without causing me days of manual input or other headaches.
 
I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge about how well this might work and if it makes sense to try a Mac accounting program and start from scratch instead.  Or anything I haven't thought of that will spare me frustration and wasted time.
 
Thank you for your help.
 
Naaz
 
PS: I'm also considering using the Mac Suite instead of Mac Office.  Any problem in doing that (when I have years of documents in MS Word) as long as I convert files to doc or pdf before emailing as attachments?
 
Naaz Hosseini, LP
Psychotherapy & Voice Empowerment
Faculty, Teachers College Columbia University &
Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training
  

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