Mac Pro - software problems

I wonder if there are any others out there who have had problems with Quad-Core Mac Pros and software problems?
Specifically, DxO image software will not launch, and Toast 8 gives loads of error messages and doesn't work either. DxO have been fairly helpful, Roxio are yet to answer my mail.
My Macbook Pro (Intel Core 2 Duo) is fine for both apps., and if I had my time again I'd have bought the same Mac Pro and saved mysel a pile of cash...
jobetim

Bud, after upgrading to 10.4.10 I am having similar issues with screen lockups. Magnification on my icons quits working and freezes up and then at time screen freezes occur. Still can't figure what is wrong, I went to re-install 10.4.10 and it won't let me, **** I can't even install 10.4.9.... So some thing is wacked somewhere, I created a new user under user switching and I had similar problems as well. First time with any major issues since I been working with Macs for the last 6 years till now....

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