# Converting to a Mac - please help

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**Created:** [January 31, 2007, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-to-a-mac-please-help/214729 "2007-01-31T15:29:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 31, 2007, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/converting-to-a-mac-please-help/214729/1 "2007-01-31T15:29:22Z")

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I am thinking of purchasing a Mac in the near future. I am starting to do research to see if this will be the right fit for me. I have some concerns though.

-a fear of not getting everything I do with my PC (software features etc)  
-not knowing how to use MAC operating systems like the official MAC one or LINUX or Free BSD  
-compatability with my xbox 360 and creative zen microphoto mp3 player  
-website design tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio

Then again I am really interested in the security features because I am tired of buying PCs and having them crap out after about 2 or 3 years due to viruses and spyware.

So my plee to you guys. Anyone have any reasons why I should goto a Mac, or maybe reasons I shouldn’t. Any info concerning my above concerns. Maybe you know of a good site or document that helps people convert from PCs to Macs. Any help would be appreciated as your help with my research will eventually lead to a decision. Thanks in advance!