Windows vs. Apple

[supersaiyu]

Which one is better? I been using window for long as I can remember.

[Jack]

This is what I've heard from several sources over the years:

PC's are for the more computer illiterate users like people who only use computers for basic needs while Mac's seem to be for people that are more versed in the inner-workings of computers and such. Mac's also are apparently popular amongst graphic artists and people that use large and complicated programs in their line of work.

-Jack

[Nabik33]

ok well i am just a bit bias on my opinion but here it is.

I would say windows is better. Mac in the past have been known for more for the graphic editing and music editing stuff put you can find the same programs for windows now too. Also there are many more programs you will be able to find for window that you wont be able to find for mac. So in all i would always suggest windows.

[Zaraki]

true windows can have most mac items but sometimes don't work as well like browsers firefox doesn't work as well on a mac like safari on windows. i like using photoshop and garage band on a mac than a windows computer. i think on the newer macs the new os can have windows applications that actually work. i might be wrong on that part so please correct me if i am. right now apple is doing better than microsoft in the stocks. i have a mac and it's not bad unless you want to play games like diablo eve online and other rpg games you have to d/l then you are pretty much screwed on that part.

[Gogo]

Well, there really is no "better" per-say. But, based on opinions, Macs are more work computers. Used by graphics artists, music mixers, ect. Where as Windows is more of a gamers kind of operating system.

The fact that some people say one is better then the other is just that they are ignorant about what the other is used for.

But then there are the other OS's used by the computer savy. Linux is strictly a Programmers OS. I used to run it back when I was learning about the backend of a computer OS. But Now I run Windows as I can game and use PS for art.

[Nabik33]

It is true that there really isnt any better just some personal choice in what you like and what you want to do. Though Now mac and windows can each do just about everything the other can do now.

And yes you can now even install windows on to a mac machine.

[supersaiyu]

Maybe Mac will surpass Windows someday.

[Zaraki]

Maybe Mac will surpass Windows someday.

maybe...maybe not...i/k a few ppl who switch to mac b/c of vista and they didn't want to go back to a old os.

[silkshadow]

i dont know from what i hear from a counsultant is that the best out there is lenix from what he says its extremely hard to get a virus even without anti-virus plus you can run windows and mac as an exe

[Nabik33]

i dont know from what i hear from a counsultant is that the best out there is lenix from what he says its extremely hard to get a virus even without anti-virus plus you can run windows and mac as an exe

A big reason for linux getting so few viruses is because so few people use it. MOst people who write viruses do it to cause the most harm possible and the best way to do that is on a windows platform.

[fallenlife]

i have a friend that uses a mac and from what iv'e seen its better than a pc could ever hope to be.
the only problem with macs are that there are fewer games that can be played on them other than that they blow everything else out of the water

[leerock89]

mac is way better then pc even though i own a pc, ive wanted a mac for awhile now mostly cause it has some great music software that i want to make music with.

[Ariya]

My brother has one of those new Mac Book Air's and omg, it's amazing. Totally pwns my laptop.

[Crymson]

A big reason for linux getting so few viruses is because so few people use it. MOst people who write viruses do it to cause the most harm possible and the best way to do that is on a windows platform.

that's not exactly true. It is part of it, but the other thing to consider is how viruses work. they take advantage of flaws in the code, something windows is not at all lacking in, and something that is fixed very quickly in open source OSes like Linux, freeBSD, etc. Which, I might add, are very similar to OSX, which is built on BSD.

but like Gogo said way back when, its a matter of what you want to do. If you want to game, run Microsoft, though, XP is still the way to go right now. If you want to do photo/video/music editing get a mac. if you want to completely control what your OS does, get Linux. If you learn how to use it Linux can be better than either Windows or OSX, but takes more knowledge to work.

the other thing to consider is whether you want to be able to trick your machine. a PC or linux box (which is the same except for the OS) have for more customability than a MAC does, though apple is getting better. the other things to consider is cost. 700 bucks will build a good pc, but MACs cost a lot more than that.

But, everyone likes different things right? ::D:

[illuma]

You know if the guy who created mac wasn't so paranoid then he would have been way richer than the guy who owns windows. mac had better use for art, music, and that jazz. Windows is just more user friendly, and have all the basic needs. Most music companies, or any other thing related to that use the mac, while the business offices use the windows.

[Crymson]

actually, there was a point in time when all the smart money was saying that windows would be completely destroyed by MAC. it never happened. and a lot of offices, and probably a few music and video groups, run Linux, or some other open source OS.

I'm content to run whatever suits my purposes, which is either Linux or windows.

[a2ng0d]

Microsoft>Apple.

I cant stand Mac >_>.

[Gabrieth]

Linux ubuntu for me ^^

And Mac os 10 is a messed up version of Linux. Free is what is the best :)

[GoddeBPM]

Depends what you're going for, Apples are sexy, and they're very good for professionals, whether that's for picture editing, film editing, music editing. I'm not sure why, but that's what you'll usually find in studios. Where as PCs are much more homely, they have much more applications and games, and from what I know, they are a good deal more powerful and upgradeable. But what a Apple can do which a PC can't, is that it can run both operating systems, I'm not sure about Linux Ubuntu, but it could probably run that as well. I have a PC but I want a Apple Notebook soooo bad.

[Crymson]

a mac can now run windows and OSX. open source OSes (which are the way to go) will run on whatever the team developing them wants them to run on. so yes, ubuntu does run on fairly modern macs.

[RetroRob70]

Personaly i like my PC which is not to say i like Windows. i dislike the problems it has and the constant reminders by my friends that it is stupid but im stuck in a rut of not wanting to change and learn a new way of computing ill most likly have windows on my computer till the day either it dies or i do. (this is do to the face that im stuborn and dont want to have to do things anyother way other thatn the way i've done them my whole life) i dream of MAC's and Linux and the freedom that comes with them but alas......

[animex09]

im used to windows so i gess its natural for me to like it more than mac

[analogZero]

I just got my imac today, geared to the tits and it's pretty damn impressive. It's been a while since I ran off a mac, but my pc started to go down the yellow brick road to garbage city, so i had to get a new comp. I'm in photography, one of THOSE trades that everybody attributes macs to. If one thing, based mostly for image working, mac displays are quite easily some of the best you can get your hands on. The image quality is astounding. I opened a photo today and had to walk away cuz it was too ridiculous how much better it looked from my last monitor.
I don't agree too much with the ease of use of windows, I find mac way more idiot friendly. and while I did have to go through and replace a lot of my software for mac (which was a bit of a pain) I don't see too great a problem as I've got everything I need on here and then some. Tho There's not as many upgrades that can be made which is a bit of a downer. Plus as mentioned before about linux, the same is somewhat true for mac that viruses are minimal in comparison to windows. less to worry about.
My only complaint is quicktime now...god how I hate quicktime...that's bad...but I've got a remote control for my computer now! that's good!

[Azure]

Personally I have a had both types of machines , Macs fall down in terms of gaming in that not many companies port their products to mac, But Macs are amazing work computers and the OS is very stable from my experience with it as compared to windows. Its all about the experience you want.

[sparkrose]

i would have to say pcs
i could barly figure out how to get to start with a mac there awful
there better for editing and are more easy to use but for some reason it kinda makes me feel dumb when i use a mac

[RzXzB]

I have windows xp so I guess I go with windows xp.

[spirit]

This thread would look much better if someone made a poll. I don't feel like reading all of the posts... to find out which one is "preferred".

I've been working on Windows ever since I got my first PC.... (and that was when I started high-school)... I graduated and changed the platform. I started working on Macs... every single day.
I am not one of those Mac-maniacs who get "sweaty" when they see a Mac... I'm no freak, no fanatic... I've got to know Mac pretty well, not only the "performance" but mainly from the technical point of view. I was taught how to maintain and fix Macs. I have one thing to say. It is a horrible story. A disaster.
Mac's interface and etc. might look friendly and neat.. but nothing beyond it. Not to mention how expensive Mac is!!! They must be insane.
<sarcasm> Sometimes, I might act like a snob, who likes to have "the best of the best"... but I am no fool. I don't like to overpay for something that is not even 1/2 worthy its price. For the same money I could have a powerful "monster" by Dell or AlienWare... or else.
If Macs was really for the designers and graphics... no one would come up with such a crappy mouse! It drives me crazy. Every time when I work on Mac.. I use my Razor. Mac's mouse is a mistake or some cruel joke! :dead:

[analogZero]

This thread would look much better if someone made a poll. I don't feel like reading all of the posts... to find out which one is "preferred".

I've been working on Windows ever since I got my first PC.... (and that was when I started high-school)... I graduated and changed the platform. I started working on Macs... every single day.
I am not one of those Mac-maniacs who get "sweaty" when they see a Mac... I'm no freak, no fanatic... I've got to know Mac pretty well, not only the "performance" but mainly from the technical point of view. I was taught how to maintain and fix Macs. I have one thing to say. It is a horrible story. A disaster.
Mac's interface and etc. might look friendly and neat.. but nothing beyond it. Not to mention how expensive Mac is!!! They must be insane.
<sarcasm> Sometimes, I might act like a snob, who likes to have "the best of the best"... but I am no fool. I don't like to overpay for something that is not even 1/2 worthy its price. For the same money I could have a powerful "monster" by Dell or AlienWare... or else.
If Macs was really for the designers and graphics... no one would come up with such a crappy mouse! It drives me crazy. Every time when I work on Mac.. I use my Razor. Mac's mouse is a mistake or some cruel joke! :dead:

I don't think I've met anyone in graphics or anything of the like that took their mac mouse out of the box. usually it's wacom tablets. very useful.....after the month it takes to get use to it....

[Dolly]

I'd have to go with Windows.

[spirit]

I don't think I've met anyone in graphics or anything of the like that took their mac mouse out of the box. usually it's wacom tablets. very useful.....after the month it takes to get use to it....Yup. I have a good tablet, too. But a really good mouse can make a better and preciser work than any tablet would ever do (at least for me). I think it has to do with someone's preferences, too. I personally feel more comfortable working using a mouse. For one instance, mouse advantage over the tablet is that there are those with a much higher resolution, and more adequate detail. But what do I know, right? :/ :dead:
Anyway, Mac' standard mouse is a no-no... :dead:

[analogZero]

Yup. I have a good tablet, too. But a really good mouse can make a better and preciser work than any tablet would ever do (at least for me). I think it has to do with someone's preferences, too. I personally feel more comfortable working using a mouse. For one instance, mouse advantage over the tablet is that there are those with a much higher resolution, and more adequate detail. But what do I know, right? :/ :dead:
Anyway, Mac' standard mouse is a no-no... :dead:

yes-yes. as in ya, no-no.

[Koopaking]

What I don't get is why do they say "Mac" and "PC" as if they are different? PC stands for "Personal Computer", so a PC is any type of computer you would use, regardless of the OS...

I use Windows, but I don't have anything against the Apple OS. The both have their own merits. But one thing I can't stand is that Mac owners will often think they are better because they use Macs. Like on those Mac ads. I can't stand them. It's just a damn computer. Shut the hell up already.

[analogZero]

that extra money you spend is for ego points, redeemable whenever you want to sound like a cocky ass.

[spirit]

that extra money you spend is for ego points, redeemable whenever you want to sound like a cocky ass.Such a pity. Buying things, or owning "more expensive" stuff to build up your ego? It won't ever work. It's superficial. Gadgets break, old technology get replaced by the new hi-def equipment... junk is being thrown out... and people? Is their ego gone as soon as their Mac is trashed? Or is it "replaced" by a new gizmo?
Ego = $$$ .... hmmm.....

[Kenshy]

Such a pity. Buying things, or owning "more expensive" stuff to build up your ego? It won't ever work. It's superficial. Gadgets break, old technology get replaced by the new hi-def equipment... junk is being thrown out... and people? Is their ego gone as soon as their Mac is trashed? Or is it "replaced" by a new gizmo?
Ego = $$$ .... hmmm.....Do you buy cheap, second-hand gadgets? I've got a calculator from the eighties, and it still works fine. (I bumped it from school).

[analogZero]

Do you buy cheap, second-hand gadgets? I've got a calculator from the eighties, and it still works fine. (I bumped it from school).

they don't make 'em like they used to.

[spirit]

Do you buy cheap, second-hand gadgets? I've got a calculator from the eighties, and it still works fine. (I bumped it from school).

they don't make 'em like they used to.
analogZero is my man!! ;) And absolutely right.
First of all, the quality of the products have drastically changed. Just as Zero said.
Kenshy asked me if I buy cheap, second-hand gadgets. haha, that made me smile and chuckle a little bit ^^
Nah. Is the price considered to be the prove or determinant of the quality? Price, in my own opinion, it's just an "agreement" between you and someone who's trying to sell u some crap. You may or may not agree to it. Most of the times, we are left w/o any choice but go with it...
However, often times prices are inadequate to the value of the products. How much does it cost to produce/manufacture something? Prices are not based on those factors.
Anyway, I do buy "cheap" stuff... sometimes. I mean, I can go and get something for just $1, to save some money on something more important..... like my laptop which cost me almost $4k (for which, on the other hand, I would get a "cheap" Mac :P)
I am saving on certain things to be able buy other stuff. But we were talking about Mac and how they make it ridiculously expensive, inadequate to the capabilities.
If I would spend more/a lot of money.. will my ego grow? ^^

[suune]

I'm only familiar with Windows, so I can't judge that.

[AJLUCKY13]

~!~!~!~!~mac~!~!~!~!~

[Kham]

I don't know WHICH is BETTER. Anyway i use Windows.

[amerikajin]

I can't say one is better than the other. I, personally, use a Windows because I understand it more. I have used MAC before, though. Anyway, it's been a while since I really used one and got confused when I tried to use one recently...I don't like the MAC mouse...there's no left-click!

[Newfagg]

ive used linex for a while jus to see if the virus thing was tru and it was for about a week i tryied some vireses they didnt i spent a lot of the time messing around with the desk top features instead so i went back to windows

[Orangeii]

i want to use mac when i can

[Unknown]

ive used linex for a while jus to see if the virus thing was tru and it was for about a week i tryied some vireses they didnt i spent a lot of the time messing around with the desk top features instead so i went back to windows

EFG..

/facepalm

[yukichan87]

windows all the way...
it just seems way better than the macs that i've used

[MaxXximus]

Hmm why not both?

I have a Windows PC and I might be getting a Mac Laptop soon (idk tho I moght be)

[saprintha]

i rather use window. i'm most familiar with it.

[kittyluva2]

I use both..I can be confusing so my bro bought a mouse....
But Windows lets you play more stuff. MMORPGS i get from GN..
Anyways, mac is better, they come with fracking webcams!!!
and mics...
and a webite builder
and a movie maker
and must I go on??

[carolyn07]

...no need askin coz for me mac is better!,.haha!,.

but im using window!,.

geez!,.

want to have a mac too!,.but my parents wont buy me one!,.grrr!,.♥

[Kurotachi]

lol well... i dunno i have never used a mac before...so ill have to say windows....

[Smoking]

Mac Because it doesnt have any hacks or anything it can ge...But Pc Because it is easyer to work on and fix of it breaks...

[Kurotachi]

i wouldnt mind having a good mac book.... actually it would be better if smoene would let me borrow thier mac book for a few days so i could see how much i liked it. but no one i know has one.... so it is out of the question..

[spirit]

i wouldnt mind having a good mac book.... actually it would be better if smoene would let me borrow thier mac book for a few days so i could see how much i liked it. but no one i know has one.... so it is out of the question..In my opinion you are not "losing" anything by not being able to "try it out"... there is nothing "ohh" or "ahh" about any MacBook, seriously. Bunch of gibberish.

[Kurotachi]

lol i dont get what you mean i still would like tot ry one out just so i could decide ya know????

[justblazze]

hell no windows did u see the new windows vista that is coming out it is sick it has new http://www.animefuel.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=831&pictureid=8541 lolhttp://www.animefuel.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=831&pictureid=8541

[Kurotachi]

it has new what? i currently run vista and have no prob with it accept it takes up to much damned ram...

[spirit]

hell no windows did u see the new windows vista that is coming out it is sick it has new lolWell, sooner or later PC users will have to switch on Vista since Microsoft have denounced they will no longer make any updates for XP. Speaking of Vista, there is already a service pack, which corrects and improves the original Vista. I am not a fan of Vista but I think they will improve it so it's going to be user-friendly system.

[Kurotachi]

hmm i was gonna make a reply but i see someoe is talking in here that will get me into trouble if i reply with the truth so goodday...

[Bishop]

windows wins for me hands down :3

[GiGi22337]

I've been using windows for like forever but then decided to try the Mac out.
I've been using Mac for 2 years now and I don't think i can ever go back to windows ever. Besides there's an app in Mac called BootCamp which lets you run windows on it... I don't use it much since there are Mac alternatives for some windows applications but I dunno.
I prefer Mac. I think its much more fun and easier to use than windows buuut most downloadable software are for windows platforms :mad:

[Axe Man]

Mac is FAR FAR FAR better then windows no doubt about it.

[Holly-Sama]

I'm a PC. 'Nuff said.

[zato]

Windows for me, it's way better

[salmeria]

I use windows...and i think its better than Mac

[mszjay14]

mac...takes longer for u 2 get use 2...so windows is better 4 me

[Kurotachi]

i still wish to try a mac but i am a pc

[suigintou]

I personally prefer OS X over all the versions of Windows I've used.

[Zaraki]

i still prefer mac i bought a macbook with my graduation money. i think it's easier to use. you don't have to use search to get to a caculator. mac's os really haven't had a problem at least the newer systems panther to leopard haven't had much problems unlike windows who had to come out with a patch to fix vista.

[bluedragon]

well i know for sure windows is good , but mac have good music program and photo shop better than windows

[Kurotachi]

pc...,.,.,

[SmokedBoo]

I'm surprised no one's made thread about this yet.

It's not really about what you have, but more along the lines of what you prefer. Have at it people.

Windows or Apple. Me? WINDOWS!!!





EDIT: Damn it!!! :pissed: How did I manage to do that?? Disregard that vote for Apple. It was supposed to go to Windows. WTF....

[leshinor]

Hmm even though I think Apple is doing a decent job against Windows I still prefer the last more!

EDIT: So it's more like:

Windows: 2
Apple: 0

Honestly how did you manage to check the wrong word and then confirm it as well!?! lol

[suigintou]

The OS X line of operating systems is far better than Vista, and I prefer Apple's hardware as well, though I can admit well enough that it is rather pricey.

Call me up when Microsoft starts actually pre-installing decent software into Windows instead of two-bit crap like Windows Movie Maker. iMovie is so superior it's not even funny. And GarageBand? Microsoft isn't nice enough to give Windows users decent extra software like that.

Plus, dual-booting. I have better software, a better OS, and I can still use Windows if I need to play a game or something. Or, hey, maybe I could boot a Linux distro. All depends on what I feel like, because Apple gives you those options.

[SmokedBoo]

Hmm even though I think Apple is doing a decent job against Windows I still prefer the last more!

EDIT: So it's more like:

Windows: 2
Apple: 0

Honestly how did you manage to check the wrong word and then confirm it as well!?! lol

I have no fucking clue. I blame Dave.

[leshinor]

I have no fucking clue. I blame Dave.

Actually I think it's Bill Gates' fault. Everything is his fault anyways. So we should all blame him!!!

[Abarai]

come on..windows are better for all i know!

[SmokedBoo]

Actually I think it's Bill Gates' fault. Everything is his fault anyways. So we should all blame him!!!

He has a personal vendetta against me. I just know it!!! *cries*

[Zaraki]

Apple ftw! i've grown up using both Windows and Mac and prefer Mac more because it is easier to use. True Macs are expensive but they are worth it. I love the spring loaded folders and the smart folder. Just move a application or document over a folder and the folder springs open. If you have a folder within a folder and you are trying to keep things organize the folders you will open up will close except for the window you moved the document/application to.

With smart folder just type in what you are looking for finds it and keeps a record of what you search for and keeps doing a 24/7 search. I also love my Mac because to get rid of a app or add you don't have to click add or remove. You can just drag it to the dock, folder, trash, and so on.

True there aren't as many games for it, but a person who has 500 consoles I really don't care. I saw the Windows 7 Beta and I seriously do believe they are trying to be more like Mac instead of what made Windows popular.

[Silverleon]

I used to like Windows, but now its just starting to suck, and apple i never really liked so i say screw them both, let both companies blow up, what would we do afterwards you say? I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be long before someone else did anoother company so there would be no problem there.::D:

[Zaraki]

I used to like Windows, but now its just starting to suck, and apple i never really liked so i say screw them both, let both companies blow up, what would we do afterwards you say? I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be long before someone else did anoother company so there would be no problem there.::D:

what about linux?

[smada85]

i use both so i dosent really matter

[spirit]

I'm surprised no one's made thread about this yet.

Actually, IF you have searched through the forums then you would find out that there IS already a very similar topic ;)

[aezgaga]

.... eum if I am write (maybe I'll be wrong) I think that the choice of the pool should be window and Mac or Microsoft and apple...because it's not the same thing. apple made Ipod, Itouch,Mac, and this is great ... but comparing it to windows... witch is just a program (i no it's not the convenient word..exploitation system ?anyway...) So you mean Windows or Mac ? (Or all I say above is tottally wrong XD)

BTW like I say Windows XP is the best :P Lot of game are fitting on XP ^^ and those who dosn't well.... console FTW XD

[Zaraki]

console FTW XD

at least we agree on something.

[suigintou]

true there aren't as many games for it, but a person who has 500 consoles i really don't care.

Even then, if you have a copy of Windows, you can always dual boot and still play your games on the Windows side of your partitioned hard drive.

[Impulse]

Here lately I would have to side with Mac just by going off what my friend have to say about it. I have always hated Microsoft and with what I have been hearing about Windows 7, I doubt the companies survival in the OS business. Then again I have a bias opinion due to how badly they made Vista and how their preloaded programs operate (I.E. Internet Explorer).

[Zaraki]

Even then, if you have a copy of Windows, you can always dual boot and still play your games on the Windows side of your partitioned hard drive.

i know. i had boot camp on my old computer and had a few web games on it.

[analogZero]

Actually, IF you have searched through the forums then you would find out that there IS already a very similar topic ;)

it's true, i recall being indecisive.
http://www.trinitygalleries.ca/dynamic/images/display/Joanne_Helman_Macintosh_Apple_755_108.jpg

[spirit]

I'm surprised no one's made thread about this yet.

It's not really about what you have, but more along the lines of what you prefer. Have at it people.

Windows or Apple. Me? WINDOWS!!!





EDIT: Damn it!!! :pissed: How did I manage to do that?? Disregard that vote for Apple. It was supposed to go to Windows. WTF....
Personally, I think you made a mistake. Apple vs Windows? That doesn't make sense. To make it clear; You cannot compare a company that produces all sorts of things (like iphone or ipod, itunes) with just an operation system (Windows). That's why I cannot even vote in this poll.
Examples:
> Mac OS vs Windows - a comparison of two operating systems.
> Apple vs Microsoft - ok, that also make sense, two different companies making operating systems as well as other software, products, and devices etc.


Another thing, which makes me wonder is... How come so many people are "pro" Apple (in this case I don't know if they mean Apple and their products in general or just the OS) while I am sure that most of them use Windows. What a paradox, huh?

I would like you to clarify if this thread is about the Operating Systems or two competing software/hardware companies.

I use Mac OS as well as Windows, therefore I have a decent opinion about both of them.

it's true, i recall being indecisive.
http://www.trinitygalleries.ca/dynamic/images/display/Joanne_Helman_Macintosh_Apple_755_108.jpg
Indeed, but if you mind... I don't think she is making it clear what is this topic really about? Brand names or operating systems?

[spingo]

windows is the best of the 2

[strike7785]

Macs are just two damn expensive. I believe Windows works just as good as a Mac and does what I need it too do so I vote on Windows always and forever

[suune]

I grew up with Windows. It was Windows 95 to be exact. Ah, those were days... ^^

[Lince]

Windows out of the two of course. :P
But then again, I hate computers! *cough*

[newm3ss1ah]

The OS X line of operating systems is far better than Vista, and I prefer Apple's hardware as well, though I can admit well enough that it is rather pricey.

Call me up when Microsoft starts actually pre-installing decent software into Windows instead of two-bit crap like Windows Movie Maker. iMovie is so superior it's not even funny. And GarageBand? Microsoft isn't nice enough to give Windows users decent extra software like that.

Plus, dual-booting. I have better software, a better OS, and I can still use Windows if I need to play a game or something. Or, hey, maybe I could boot a Linux distro. All depends on what I feel like, because Apple gives you those options.

True Vista was a EPIC FAIL. But, after viewing the Windows 7 Beta version they fixed 90% of Vistas problems. The way the 7 runs is MUCH smoother as well. As for for Apples hardware, it is all made by Intel. So you could go buy a $800 Acer and replace just the harddrive (Acer uses Seagate) with a Intel supported one and have the same thing as a $2000 Mac. Then you would be able to run the Mac OS X.

The Pre-installed software that Mac offers, it is way better. But, keep in mind that with the cost difference you could go out and but better software for windows and it would end up coasting about the same as the Mac. So Windows does it to keep the price down.

By duel booting, are you referring to running two OS on one hard drive? You can do that with windows it is called partitioning. I have XP and Vista (also had windows 7 when the beta was still available) on the same Computer. Mac has to do the same thing. Now if you mean the feature that Mac has called Boot Camp. They have programs that you can get for windows that do the same thing an example vmware, and again the cost difference is soooo great that this program is pretty much covered.

So Windows only disadvantage is the Viruses. But, think of this, if you were a sinister person looking to destroy someone life. And, you know that Windows is on 90% of the computers out today. Would you bother with the mere 10% of the Macs. I know I wouldn't. As the amount of Mac sold increases they will start making viruses that affect Macs. As you all know nothing is perfect in the computer world. If it is made there will be mistakes and people will exploit them.


So to me Windows > Mac

[analogZero]

Personally, I think you made a mistake. Apple vs Windows? That doesn't make sense. To make it clear; You cannot compare a company that produces all sorts of things (like iphone or ipod, itunes) with just an operation system (Windows). That's why I cannot even vote in this poll.
Examples:
> Mac OS vs Windows - a comparison of two operating systems.
> Apple vs Microsoft - ok, that also make sense, two different companies making operating systems as well as other software, products, and devices etc.


Another thing, which makes me wonder is... How come so many people are "pro" Apple (in this case I don't know if they mean Apple and their products in general or just the OS) while I am sure that most of them use Windows. What a paradox, huh?

I would like you to clarify if this thread is about the Operating Systems or two competing software/hardware companies.

I use Mac OS as well as Windows, therefore I have a decent opinion about both of them.


Indeed, but if you mind... I don't think she is making it clear what is this topic really about? Brand names or operating systems?

I think that the original thread was based on operating systems. so for the sake of keeping this alive and me not feeling like I've wasted time saying the same thing twice, let's go with brand. Either way my answer is correct, because it's a picture of a macintosh apple. both bases! you know they're covered.

[aa32wa]

Apple for dj'ing/producing music... has me sold!

[spirit]

I think that the original thread was based on operating systems. so for the sake of keeping this alive and me not feeling like I've wasted time saying the same thing twice, let's go with brand. Either way my answer is correct, because it's a picture of a macintosh apple. both bases! you know they're covered.
Why does "everyone" (not everyone but I am making a huge exaggeration) looooves apple so much?? Hmmm...??

[a2ng0d]

Windows, baby.

[suigintou]

The Pre-installed software that Mac offers, it is way better. But, keep in mind that with the cost difference you could go out and but better software for windows and it would end up coasting about the same as the Mac. So Windows does it to keep the price down.

By duel booting, are you referring to running two OS on one hard drive? You can do that with windows it is called partitioning. I have XP and Vista (also had windows 7 when the beta was still available) on the same Computer. Mac has to do the same thing. Now if you mean the feature that Mac has called Boot Camp. They have programs that you can get for windows that do the same thing an example vmware, and again the cost difference is soooo great that this program is pretty much covered.

1.) No, you're greatly underestimating the cost of software. For example, if you released iMovie on a disk for Windows (lol @ windows users needing so many drivers), it would cost quite a lot. Have you noticed that Photoshop costs hundreds of dollars? So would iMovie. And GarageBand, considering how much music software costs, would cost even more! If you bought a high-end PC with Windows XP or Vista and then bought software equivalent to a Mac's, you would likely end up spending even more money than you would simply buying a nice Macbook Pro or shiny new iMac.

2.) Dual booting works on Windows, yes, but you cannot dual boot as many operating systems. My point was that on a Mac, you can use Mac OS, Windows, and any distro of Linux. With a PC, you can't boot Mac OS.

[Beastking]

i dont disslike either but i like PC/windows better...but i still think the Apples are really pretty!

[Unknown]

I honestly don't care or favor either one. As long as it is able to connect to the internet and handle games without any lag then I'm ok with either.

[SmokedBoo]

I honestly don't care or favor either one. As long as it is able to connect to the internet and handle games without any lag then I'm ok with either.

I have yet to try a game on Vista. I was thinking about it seeing as my connection isn't slow at all and it takes like 2 seconds for something to load up.

[vivek8000]

I think window is better choice

[puppetz]

i think that all os's have problems. but windows is the most compatible with the most programs.

[madman]

i hate apple
it is twice the price, form over function, a cult, and they didn't even make there own OS they just stole UNIX and change it a bit.

windows is much better then apple.
but unless I'm play a game, or using some windows only program, i use linux

[Zaraki]

i hate apple
it is twice the price, form over function, a cult, and they didn't even make there own OS they just stole UNIX and change it a bit.

windows is much better then apple.
but unless I'm play a game, or using some windows only program, i use linux

apple was out a lot longer than linux. i haven't checked for sure but the Mac OS X might of been out before UNIX. i'm guessing you are talking about leopard. from what i have seen linux is just a major copy of windows, and mac os, and they just added eye candy. explain how apple stole UNIX. what did UNIX have that Apple decided to "steal" and use in their operating system? for me being a mac user OS X is still the operating system i decided to "fall in love with".

[Stripple]

I hated the Apple computers we had to use in high school. It's just easier for me to use Windows than it is a mac or whatever.

[madman]

apple was out a lot longer than linux. i haven't checked for sure but the Mac OS X might of been out before UNIX. i'm guessing you are talking about leopard. from what i have seen linux is just a major copy of windows, and mac os, and they just added eye candy. explain how apple stole UNIX. what did UNIX have that Apple decided to "steal" and use in their operating system? for me being a mac user OS X is still the operating system i decided to "fall in love with".

1) UNIX not linux, they are not the same
2) i am referring to Mac OS X
3) the Macintosh was introduced in 1984, UNIX 1970
4) they stole the kernel, the core of the OS. i'm not saying they stole because they used it, its open-source so that's OK, i'm saying they stole it because they're selling it as if they made it.

[suigintou]

apple was out a lot longer than linux. i haven't checked for sure but the Mac OS X might of been out before UNIX.

Mac OS X is Unix-based. The Mac OS series before X started coming out was not Unix-based, though.

Apple acquired OS designs and stuff from NeXT when they bought the company in the late nineties and used those designs as the basis for developing OS X.

Oh, and to the user "madman"...for the record, Microsoft stole MS-DOS and didn't even acknowledge the guy they stole it from. And when Microsoft acquired early Apple computers back in the day and were basically "working for Apple," they basically copied a lot of what they saw to develop Windows for IBM computers.

Both companies are guilty of theft. So don't even bother trying to use theft as an argument.

[Zaraki]

1) UNIX not linux, they are not the same
2) i am referring to Mac OS X
3) the Macintosh was introduced in 1984, UNIX 1970
4) they stole the kernel, the core of the OS. i'm not saying they stole because they used it, its open-source so that's OK, i'm saying they stole it because they're selling it as if they made it.

Mac OS X is Unix-based. The Mac OS series before X started coming out was not Unix-based, though.

Apple acquired OS designs and stuff from NeXT when they bought the company in the late nineties and used those designs as the basis for developing OS X.

Oh, and to the user "madman"...for the record, Microsoft stole MS-DOS and didn't even acknowledge the guy they stole it from. And when Microsoft acquired early Apple computers back in the day and were basically "working for Apple," they basically copied a lot of what they saw to develop Windows for IBM computers.

Both companies are guilty of theft. So don't even bother trying to use theft as an argument.


alright for some reason my eye saw linux. thanks for clearing that up. i do know about release dates for apple and all that.

[madman]

Oh, and to the user "madman"...for the record, Microsoft stole MS-DOS and didn't even acknowledge the guy they stole it from. And when Microsoft acquired early Apple computers back in the day and were basically "working for Apple," they basically copied a lot of what they saw to develop Windows for IBM computers.

Both companies are guilty of theft. So don't even bother trying to use theft as an argument.

i never heard about microsoft stealing DOS before, but i am not surprised at all. i use windows and linux and it is easy to tell that microsoft dose not have many, if any, original ideas.

also i didn't mean to use theft as a resin for windows being better, but rather one of the resins i don't like apple, and it is one of the resins i don't like windows ether.

[SmokedBoo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRXjP3uiNNo

[Zaraki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRXjP3uiNNo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0z3sOOyHmI

[SmokedBoo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0z3sOOyHmI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbZ9gJ9Obk

[tobijoker]

windows is the best

[Zaraki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbZ9gJ9Obk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XwNVxt6rOs

[SmokedBoo]

The end?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwkLa7VlHQU&feature=related
Or a new beginning?

[Zaraki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-xLkVX0WFU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Ww5i2WTbk

now the end.

[tobijoker]

go windows

[CrazyHazel]

yea windows hands down :cute:

[tobijoker]

windows beat apple any day

[Zaraki]

windows beat apple any day

nah if Microsoft is so superior why are they trying to me more like Apple?