Woo Hoo.  I finally got my package today.  I got my copy of Office 2008 for the Mac.  I know lots of “true blue” Mac users will frown because I’m using something that doesn’t start with an “i” but honestly, Office is something I just couldn’t give up in my transition to the Mac.  Of course, I don’t use Office’s Entourage for email so that’s got to earn me some points.  I haven’t played a lot with the new version of Office but just looking at it, it’s different and cool at the same time. You can check here for more about the 2008 version of office, if you’re interested. Off to go play. Hope you all have a great weekend.

You know, if I could, I would so swear right now. I went AGAIN to the Apple store the other day and they swapped out my entire computer with a new one so I’ve been putting everything back on my computer for the umpteenth time. I’ve been working on it a little bit at a time so I wouldn’t feel the pain so much but today, TODAY, I’ve spent I don’t know how many hours trying to get the Mac to talk to my print server. I did the same things I’ve done the other three times but this time, it’s not working. SO I can’t print from my Mac unless I hook it right up to the printer. How super frustrating.You know the whole Mac mantra, “Everything is just plug and play” is the biggest crock of bull.

I’ve also contacted Apple Care to find out what they plan to do for me since I’ve had all these issues. Their response, “well give you $100 credit for Apple Store”. Yeah, like I want anything more from them with all these hassles. Argh!!! If I could get a full refund or something, I’d do it in a millisecond. It’s a bummer because I really like this computer most of the time but there are somethings that are so frustrating.

OK, it’s late, I’m tired and I’m just venting because I want to throw this computer out the window and I’m wishing I would have never bought the darn thing. Should have stuck with a PC. I really REALLY want to like Macs but I’m having a hard time.