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Hurray for being able to use Macs on the Bar!
Questions:
(1) We have to buy Windows XP or Vista? Have people used Vista? How is it?
(2) Do we get educational discounts on the computer if we want to buy a new mac and the software-- Windows and Office?
Thanks to Caio for giving us the info today!
-Sun
Questions:
(1) We have to buy Windows XP or Vista? Have people used Vista? How is it?
(2) Do we get educational discounts on the computer if we want to buy a new mac and the software-- Windows and Office?
Thanks to Caio for giving us the info today!
-Sun
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From: Michael Katz <mrkatz@...>
To: USF Law Apple <usflaw_apple@yahoogroups.com>; usf_law2008@yahoogroups.com; usf_law2009@yahoogroups.com; usf_law2010@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 1:23:41 PM
Subject: [USFLaw_Apple] Tech Updates: USF converting to gMail, CA Bar now allows Macs for the Bar Exam
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From: Michael Katz <mrkatz@...>
To: USF Law Apple <usflaw_apple@yahoogroups.com>; usf_law2008@yahoogroups.com; usf_law2009@yahoogroups.com; usf_law2010@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 1:23:41 PM
Subject: [USFLaw_Apple] Tech Updates: USF converting to gMail, CA Bar now allows Macs for the Bar Exam
Hi All,
Just thought I'd share some great news...
1) USF email moving to gMail
Since the Fall I've been a beta tester for a pilot USF gMail program. It's been fantastic. No real stored-email cap and easy conversion from our old email system to gMail. I received this email today:
"The move to Gmail is planned for Tuesday, March 18, during spring break. We considered this date carefully, especially concerns that a mid-semester change of this nature could disrupt coursework. However, concern regarding our current student e-mail system is so great, and enthusiasm for the Gmail alternative is so strong, that we have made the decision
to move forward in March."
After the switch, the only advice I'd offer is to go into your new gMail settings and re-do your forwarding information if you'd still rather get school email forwarded to your personal email.
2) CA Bar allowing Apple laptops for the July
2008 Bar Exam
From page 3 of the CA Bar Exam Laptop Requirements pdf:
"Apple Macintosh Users: Users with Apple's MAC OSX v. 10.4.4 (Tiger) or Mac OSX v. 10.5 (Leopard) laptops can run SofTest in Windows XP or Vista installed via Apple's Bootcamp."
I'm flabbergasted. Overjoyed. I checked the Bar's website early yesterday, and they still had the Feb. Exam information, which banned Apple laptops. Thanks to Caio for sending over the good news.
What does this mean?
- If you own or buy an Intel-based Mac, you'll need to buy a Windows license and install it on your computer via Boot Camp. You will then be able to boot your Mac into Windows, as though you were using a laptop from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Sony, etc.
- If you are a 3L or 4L and bought your laptop before you started law school, you will still not be able to use your current, PPC-based Mac. The good news, however, is that you can buy any new MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro, install Windows, and take the Bar on your Mac.
Happy Spring Break,
Katz
ps: If you have any questions, feel free to send 'em my way.
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Michael Katz
JD Candidate, 2008
University of San Francisco School of Law
Founder, USF Law's Mac User Group
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