Mac VS PC

[Reductio]

The Macbook Pro I'm typing on right now has OS X 10.6, WinXP, Windows 7, Ubuntu 8 and Ubuntu 9 installed on it.

ETA: Oh yeah, I forgot about the latest Backtrack distro, I have that too.

--B

Gotta love the options and flexibility of a mac. I personally only run Windows XP and 7, and Ubuntu 8 on a normal basis, but I still wouldn't dare trade my multi-touch trackpad for ANY mouse.

[radioburning]

Tech nerds like PC's. Fashion models like Mac's. Just my own observation.

[nick]

One mouse button.... Is that one ever gonna go away?

--B

Nope, not until they put one or two more buttons on it

[nick]

Tech nerds like PC's. Fashion models like Mac's. Just my own observation.

Who are you calling a fashion model???

[bigmike82]

"Tech nerds like PC's. Fashion models like Mac's. Just my own observation."

*snickers*

Ya know, he's got a point...

[sfwdiy]

"Tech nerds like PC's. Fashion models like Mac's. Just my own observation."

*snickers*

Ya know, he's got a point...

Well, ocabj and I are incredibly fashionable and attractive.

--B

[sfwdiy]

OSX is the reason I *dont* use Macs. I hate it, with a passion.

What is it about OS X that bothers you?

--B

[StephenhDMRS]

I personally hate Mac's. They are a "socialist" company. I got the newest Ipod and was utterly disappointed with it. I can ONLY Sync it with ONE computer. I can't choose to not automatically sync and plug it in on a different computer. My only option is to automatically sync with a computer I plug it into. Mac's have NO options. Your stuck with mac products and mac's way of doing it. I can hack my computer 27 different ways and do whatever I want with it.

If you want the ability to truly do what you want, get a PC. If you are not technologically savvy, buy a Mac. I never get stumped by windows. I have a HP and while it was cheap, it has lasted for 4 years now and never let me know. Still going strong.

Pc's you have options. Mac you get more overly priced mac stuff :P Pc's have more applications/programs that work with it. Gamers create games on a windows PC, not a mac.

And as far as mac's being more reliable it's just not true. it's the same ratio of good to lemon computers for all companies. Mac's just produce less so you hear about it less. My one friend had a mac motherboard fry in 2 weeks and had her video card fry in 2 more weeks. Just saying.

[bigmike82]

"What is it about OS X that bothers you?"

The biggest thing?

The UI. I can't get comfortable with it. The way the stuff is laid out doesn't make sense to me, the system settings are horribly simplistic, and installing ubuntu to dual boot was a royal pain in the butt from what I remember (granted, this was two years ago on a very basic macbook...).

There's simply nothing in OSX that I couldn't do better and more easily in other Operating Systems. For gaming and administrative work crap (Outlook, Visio, Project,etc) I've got my Windows box. For my server infrastructure, I've got Linux. OSX doesn't fit anywhere, for me anyway.

That said, they do make very, very slick machines. I wouldn't give it away if someone gave me one, but I can't justify spending the money on one when I could buy an Alienware instead.

[Double_D]

[Sajedene]

I'm a PC and I love it.

The whole image of Mac being untouchable is funny because its not true. I've never personally had any issues with my PC because I stay away from malicious sites and emails and what not... and at the same time, if I were to make a virus, would I target the bigger market, or the smaller one? (And Macs do have their own shares of viruses)

I also love the power and how easily upgradable PC's are without having to break the bank.

If I'd go super techy - I'd go Linux. But PC does well enough for me and my needs. Only thing MAC on me is my make-up.

[sfwdiy]

"What is it about OS X that bothers you?"

The biggest thing?

The UI. I can't get comfortable with it. The way the stuff is laid out doesn't make sense to me, the system settings are horribly simplistic, and installing ubuntu to dual boot was a royal pain in the butt from what I remember (granted, this was two years ago on a very basic macbook...).

Fair enough. I know a few people who were just never able to get comfortable with the UI. I prefer it over XP or Win7. I prefer Ubuntu over Windows also.

I also NEVER play video games. They're the one aspect of computing that I care the least about, so the gaming-on-mac issues have never been a factor for me. For some folks it's a deal-breaker.

Dual-boot installs are a lot easier these days, but honestly VMWare's Linux support is so good that it's pointless to dual-boot on the newer hardware. I haven't found a reason to native-boot linux or Windows in years.

--B

[nick]

So your point is that PCs are pro-gun?

[NSR500]

It doesn't matter too much to me anymore hardware wise for my needs. I can run Linux on both Mac and PC architecture. I can also run Windows on Mac, and OSX on PC now too.
Each OS and Hardware platform has it's merits, so why not become proficient in all of them. As for what to buy, it's just like guns. Buy what appeals to you and your use.

[jkcerda]

found a decent compromise

http://www.frys.com/product/6131299;jsessionid=EgAewpfmFC19gXKuhDxz2A**.node2?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

heard plenty of horror stories on the HP