Thread: PC vs Mac

I'm curious, does anyone here use a Mac? I'm sure I could find threads elsewhere, but figured I'd look for more of a personal response. I've never used a Mac and don't really expect to. I know of a few disadvantages of using a Mac, but I figured I'd ask to see.

So basically... why should anyone choose a Mac over a PC?

I'm sure Ninja will be in with a firey statement very soon. Probably involving something about security and grapical interfaces. Personally, my oppinion is that if I'm gonna use a unix based OS I'll use a free one.

Use either Windows or Linux (though I would hold off on the switch for another few years). Windows, by far, is the most convenient (despite the greater security risk, which can be countered by a good antivirus (AVG, Avast, etc,) and at least three anti-malwares (CCleaner, Ad-Aware, Spybot Search and Destroy, etc.)). Most programs require a more difficult setup for Mac and Linux, and many programs refuse to work at all. I would recommend sticking with Windows for another few years, until Linux becomes a big enough player to consider switching. If security is an absolute must, though, you might as well switch now. Speaking from experience, though, I have never had a major problem with Windows; the system is familiar and easy enough for me to use.

*note: @ Ninja's upcoming and inevitable retaliation: HAVE MERCY!

I've used a Mac before (Mac OS X or something, it's what our school uses) and I'm not quite fond of some of the Mac programs it has.

For starters, iMovie isn't that great, and quite confusing imo. I've tried both the newest version (or atleast my teacher said it was the newest, she also said reviewers didn't like the new iMovie upgrade) and whatever old version we have now (which is what I'm using in school).
Windows Movie Maker, to me, is a lot easier to understand imo.

Something else that bothered me (again, I'm using a Mac OS X here) is the windows when you're using a program, mainly photoshop.

I'll have to write more later, bed time for now. I'll even show some pictures.

Also, games. Good games.

I have owned a PC for my whole life.

Any "virus" problems I have had I have easily dealt with. Updating the PC is a dream. Oh yeah, the games are incredibly better (how many games on the Mac again?).

You really do not need all the anti-malware shit that people talk about for Windows as long as you know something about it. It's easy.

As I understand it, Mac's are better for music and graphic lovers, and people who are stupid. I mean that seriously.. the advertising for Mac's are always about how "easy" they are.. I mean seriously.. the one had a guy talking about how he didn't know how to turn it on.. come on.


+ The above is not a parody or spoof.. these are real Mac ads.

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Originally Posted by Mario92

Use either Windows or Linux (though I would hold off on the switch for another few years).

I'm interested in why you say that

I mean, there's some exciting stuff going on in X, which will take a couple of years to stabilise and be picked up by the downstream distros, but it's not particularly user-facing

Just wondering what makes you say wait a couple of years

Originally Posted by Ynot

I'm interested in why you say that

I mean, there's some exciting stuff going on in X, which will take a couple of years to stabilise and be picked up by the downstream distros, but it's not particularly user-facing

Just wondering what makes you say wait a couple of years

As Linux becomes more and more popular, it will become easier to use and more programs will become available for it. As of now, though, most programs are tailored for the Windows audience, though many open-source programs are gaining in popularity (I believe).

Doesn't really matter, just use what fits your preferences best and does what you need it to. I don't really care what OS other people use.

Originally Posted by Mario92

As Linux becomes more and more popular, it will become easier to use and more programs will become available for it. As of now, though, most programs are tailored for the Windows audience, though many open-source programs are gaining in popularity (I believe).

To hasten the process, you should download Linux so that the popularity increases (and consequently the motivation for coders to code increases).

Ubuntu 9.10 here.