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Mac Metamorphosis is a series of articles by , a former PC user who made the transition to Macintosh starting in 1999.

Getting from A to B and having fun along the way, 2007.04.06. When it comes to productivity and enjoying the computing experience, Macs and Apple software stand apart from the pack.
Back to the Mac, 2003.07.14. BSD problems, a blown hard drive, and a network meltdown lead to reconsideration of the Macintosh.
Gaming on a Mac revisited, 3/13/01. The hardware and OS are capable, but when will we see the Mac games?
Introduction to Unix: The buzz words, 2/20/01. Threads, multiprocessing, memory management, and preemptive multitasking - parts of Mac OS X.
Blame it on Mac OS, 1/29/01. One valid reason the Mac OS stinks.
LinuxPPC Chronicles: Multiprocessing & kernel configuration, 1/16/01. Configuring and compiling your custom Linux kernel.
LinuxPPC Chronicles: Installing LinuxPPC 2000, 12/14/00. Step-by-step instructions for getting LinuxPPC running on your Mac.
Career options, 12/1/00. Does the future hold a return to IT management? What are the possibilities?
AirPort beats wires, 11/3/00. Until now, wired networks were easier than wireless. AirPort changed all that.
Tradeoffs for OS X Beta, 10/13/00. Even if your computer is compatible with OS X Beta, what if your keyboard, video card, and AirPort aren't?
The One-Year Metamorphosis, 9/27/00. One year ago DeStefano confessed he wanted to move into the Mac arena and launched Mac Metamorphosis.
Software piracy and the Mac, 9/18/00. A look at copyrighted software illegally posted on the Internet, also known as "warez," from a Mac perspective.
Linux for PowerPC, 8/24/00. Linux for PowerPC is fairly mature - and a good introduction to the Unix core of OS X.
Mac OS X Server 1.2, 8/4/00. Not only has Eric moved across the country, but he's picked up a 9500 and set up OS X Server.
Is a Mac better than a PC?, 5/25/00. "While Mac OS is not the fastest operating system, it definitely wins for ease of use."
Boycott Microsoft?, 5/5/00. "At this point I do not feel it would be proper to persecute Microsoft for their actions by boycotting or other means."
Supporting the cause or arrogance?, 5/1/00. Boycotting Microsoft products is silly and short-sighted.
AppleShare IP woes, 4/5/00. "...in the last few weeks I have had many problems with just getting AppleShare IP (ASIP) running."
DSL lines and Cupertino Apples, 3/9/00. Eric gets DSL, networks his computers, and makes a pilgrimage to Apple HQ - I'm jealous!
Praises, complaints, news, and more, 2/23/00
Mac shopping at CompUSA, 1/18/00
The S900 Chronicles, 1/7/00
New Years Rant, 12/29/99
Decisions, 12/9/99
Mac User for a Month #5: Long live Apple, 11/24/99
Mac User for a Month #4: Reassesment, 11/18/99
Mac User for a Month #3: Gaming, 11/12/99
Mac User for a Month #2, 11/4/99
Mac User for a Month #1, 10/22/99
Simplicity Is Key, 10/14/99
Accession to Mac OS 8.1, 10/5/99
The Beginning of the End, 9/27/99

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