I never had a problem with my Apple wireless keyboard and mouse on my iMac G5. It was recognized without having to put a disk in. Hopefully Apple fixes this in the next update.
The next update to Safari should speed everything up but until then try a program called SafariSpeed. It will speed the browser up quiet a bit. Here is a link:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24331
As far as downloading goes, is the Download Manager coming up at all?
Most people don't want every application that is installed to show up in the Dock. If you want it there you will have to drag it in yourself. Most applications should end up in the Applications folder unless you specify otherwise.
Bluetooth is slow no matter what platform you are using.
What kind of icons does you sister have on her desktop? Installers and whatnot can just be dragged into the trash. OSX doesn't put icons on the desktop. That is up to the user. I stay away from Windows Media Player and use VLC unless I don't have a choice but to use it. Microsoft doesn't keep it up to date like it's Windows counterpart. Also, how much memory does your sister's eMac have? If she only has 256MB that could be the "hanging" problem. 512MB is the least amount that OSX needs to actually run efficiently.
I use both platforms on a daily basis and I have to say that I am more biased towards the Mac but I wouldn't consider myself a zealot. I can't see where Windows is easier to use. Any computer will be a challenge for someone that hasn't used one before. I have seen many people try to use Windows only to get frustrated and give up. Put a Mac in their hands and they are up and going in no time.
My advice is to try and set your Windows mindset to the side. OSX isn't supposed to behave like Windows. That is the whole point in it not being Windows.
Congrats on your new mini and welcome to the community
The next update to Safari should speed everything up but until then try a program called SafariSpeed. It will speed the browser up quiet a bit. Here is a link:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24331
As far as downloading goes, is the Download Manager coming up at all?
Most people don't want every application that is installed to show up in the Dock. If you want it there you will have to drag it in yourself. Most applications should end up in the Applications folder unless you specify otherwise.
Bluetooth is slow no matter what platform you are using.
What kind of icons does you sister have on her desktop? Installers and whatnot can just be dragged into the trash. OSX doesn't put icons on the desktop. That is up to the user. I stay away from Windows Media Player and use VLC unless I don't have a choice but to use it. Microsoft doesn't keep it up to date like it's Windows counterpart. Also, how much memory does your sister's eMac have? If she only has 256MB that could be the "hanging" problem. 512MB is the least amount that OSX needs to actually run efficiently.
I use both platforms on a daily basis and I have to say that I am more biased towards the Mac but I wouldn't consider myself a zealot. I can't see where Windows is easier to use. Any computer will be a challenge for someone that hasn't used one before. I have seen many people try to use Windows only to get frustrated and give up. Put a Mac in their hands and they are up and going in no time.
My advice is to try and set your Windows mindset to the side. OSX isn't supposed to behave like Windows. That is the whole point in it not being Windows.
Congrats on your new mini and welcome to the community