My conversion

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I converted to the Mac. I barely know how to use it, but conversions are never meant to be a one-step we’re experts type of things. I thought I could reflect on my conversion using some of the conversion tools I am learning in my “Conversion and the Process of Change” at Fuller Seminary.

  1. Context: Every conversion has a unique context. My context is simply that the Macintosh (running the Intel chips) allows me to run both Windows XP and Macintosh. The hardware was not as expensive as I anticipated, and I get a beautiful machine out of it.
  2. Crisis: A crisis throws people on a journey toward conversion. I have had several crises that have led me on the path of conversion. 1. XP is a memory hog. Windows sucks us so much memory that my system slows to a crawl; 2. Dell hardware is sub-par. This laptop is breaking down faster than a hostage in the hands of Jack Bauer; 3. The countless hours spent dealing with *&$*# DLLs. Whether it was with someone in India, or someone in San Jose, I am tired of trying to figure out how to register and re-register DLLs.
  3. The Missionary: For conversion to take place, someone has to act as a missionary to give me “answers” to my crises. Thank you Benny and Sam and Charlie for your love.
  4. Seeking: I have sought answers. I have done my research. I have asked the questions.
  5. Commitment: It’s not enough that we convert, we must also commit. I am now in the process of learning what it means to be committed to the Mac.
  6. Mentoring: For me to enjoy the Mac and to truly work effectively, I need to be mentored by people who know and love the Mac way more than I can ever anticipate. I am young, I am a rookie, and I need all the mentoring I can get.

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4 Responses to “My conversion”


  1. 1 Tyler Watson

    Congratulations on the conversion. Just make sure that being committed to Macs doesn’t make you smarmy like those “Hi, I’m a Mac” commercials.

  2. 2 Scott

    I hope this isn’t the only & isn’t the best application you get from your course material.

  3. 3 Angela A

    Hey Eddy,
    Nice…now you can get some cool Bible software for your Mac at http://www.accordancebible.com (and its not because I work there :) )

  4. 4 Eddy E

    Scott, I will answer that question AFTER I complete the course and get the grade ;)

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