Mac vs. PC

[J-man]

Ditto that, my family has been running windows since 1998 and we have yet to get a virus.. We had internet the whole time too.

[Applesauce]

I've grown up with PCs, but I'm currently looking to get a MacBook. I prefer PC when it comes to general use (mainly because it's what I'm used to), but since I'm looking into pursuing some sort of video production, I want a Mac (editing on a PC tends to kill the computer).

[jasonjannajerryjohn]

I have a PC so I can play games on it. I don't think that Mac supports games.

[Me]

I've grown up with PCs, but I'm currently looking to get a MacBook. I prefer PC when it comes to general use (mainly because it's what I'm used to), but since I'm looking into pursuing some sort of video production, I want a Mac (editing on a PC tends to kill the computer).

That's just because you don't have a good computer. I've been doing editing (hi-def footage, even), motion graphics, etc on a PC for 7 years now... never had a problem.

EDIT: I'll also add that 90% of large budget feature film work is done on PC's. Editing, FX, compositing, etc.

[Clodius Albinus]

I have a PC so I can play games on it. I don't think that Mac supports games.

Indeed not. When a game is loaded onto a Mac, the system responds in horror, launching Safari instead or suggesting that you waste your time listening to iTunes purchases rather than playing some game. You, however, are too kind to the brand.

Macs do not simply decline to support games. They are generally unsupportive, which is why the systems bombard users with bomb threats whenever the user does something the Mac dislikes. And you can rest assured that the computer will accuse you of performing an illegal action, whereas a more supportive operating system might say something like "That was a good attempt" or "We can work this out."

[jasonjannajerryjohn]

I have a PC so I can play games on it. I don't think that Mac supports games.

Indeed not. When a game is loaded onto a Mac, the system responds in horror, launching Safari instead or suggesting that you waste your time listening to iTunes purchases rather than playing some game. You, however, are too kind to the brand.

Macs do not simply decline to support games. They are generally unsupportive, which is why the systems bombard users with bomb threats whenever the user does something the Mac dislikes. And you can rest assured that the computer will accuse you of performing an illegal action, whereas a more supportive operating system might say something like "That was a good attempt" or "We can work this out."

O.......K......

[Skid]

I go with the PC for the game reason as well, and because I'm used to it. Though I do agree that Vista appears to be the slowest of the series so far.

[jasonjannajerryjohn]

I go with the PC for the game reason as well, and because I'm used to it. Though I do agree that Vista appears to be the slowest of the series so far.

You just said a moutful!

[FrayedAroundTheEdges]

I have a PC so I can play games on it. I don't think that Mac supports games.

Indeed not. When a game is loaded onto a Mac, the system responds in horror, launching Safari instead or suggesting that you waste your time listening to iTunes purchases rather than playing some game. You, however, are too kind to the brand.

Macs do not simply decline to support games. They are generally unsupportive, which is why the systems bombard users with bomb threats whenever the user does something the Mac dislikes. And you can rest assured that the computer will accuse you of performing an illegal action, whereas a more supportive operating system might say something like "That was a good attempt" or "We can work this out."

O.......K......

hahahaha...in the words of Kelly's "Shoes" vid... >_> stupid boyz


anywhooooz for those of us who dont like playin games on the computer an would much rather use it for music an the internet an such, id definitly choose mac... i luv my mac book an its way easier to use itunes on an actual mac then on my pc

[Samwise]

My home-built PC is a charm. Will continue using it... along with my mac.
I generally like PC for desktop and Mac laptops.

[Azariah Ben Yaakov]

I cant Believe Linux is not on this list. Linux swamps both Windows, and macs.


My Desktop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_tO_driV8k

(Sorry bout the lag, its not encoded real well)


Ubuntu Linux . Do you know a mac or pc that can do that?

No.

Thats just on the graphical engine side. Linux is Completely Customizable in every way possible, Its more reliable than a pc, or mac, Way more secure, because Linux Viruses, are a quite a bit more infrequent to see, than on a mac, or pc, and yes, there are mac viruses. Not a load of them, but there are some. And Pc's are the mot targeted operating system in the world. Linux Provides, Stability, Secureness, a Fun environment, Complete Customizable Computing, and its open source. Free.

How Much does a mac computer cost?

Over 1,00.

How much does a Decent Windows computer cost? over 800.

How much do you pay for linux, which obviously, rules over all these?

Nothing.

Free.

Edit: I was browsing and found this site. Watch these three Videos if you like the Mac ads .

http://reverendted.wordpress.com/2007/0 ... linux-fit/

Edit #2: http://www.informationweek.com/news/sho ... =199201179

Check that out for a nice comparison of ubuntu to Windows.

And for alll those mac users, you are no longer the most secure OS . You have more viruses designed for you than linux does

[Samwise]

You're right, Ubuntu should be up there! I really like the OS. I usually have at least two OSs on my PC (Linux, Win XP, and a third... like OS X)

When I get my black macbook this week, I'll probably put Windows and Ubuntu in it as well.

[Azariah Ben Yaakov]

You're right, Ubuntu should be up there! I really like the OS. I usually have at least two OSs on my PC (Linux, Win XP, and a third... like OS X)

When I get my black macbook this week, I'll probably put Windows and Ubuntu in it as well.

Yeah. Im dual booting Vista and Ubuntu Right now, But I dont even use Windows hardly anymore. I think the last time I actually booted into vista was a few months ago I run Wine for all the stuff I need, and have been looking into VMware. Havnt tried it yet, but probably will before too long. I havnt found a need for any of my windows apps, because their are generally so many open source equivalents. And when I do, Like I said, I open Wine.

As far as games, there is CrossOver and such like, but I havnt tried that, as I dont play that many games.

[FrayedAroundTheEdges]

You're right, Ubuntu should be up there! I really like the OS. I usually have at least two OSs on my PC (Linux, Win XP, and a third... like OS X)

When I get my black macbook this week, I'll probably put Windows and Ubuntu in it as well.

Yeah. Im dual booting Vista and Ubuntu Right now, But I dont even use Windows hardly anymore. I think the last time I actually booted into vista was a few months ago I run Wine for all the stuff I need, and have been looking into VMware. Havnt tried it yet, but probably will before too long. I havnt found a need for any of my windows apps, because their are generally so many open source equivalents. And when I do, Like I said, I open Wine.

As far as games, there is CrossOver and such like, but I havnt tried that, as I dont play that many games.

**tries to slowly read ryan an samwises posts but soon realizes how far overr my head this convo quickly bacame**


!!macs!!

[Old Brad]

I decided to even it up. I haven't actually used a mac before, so I'm kind of biased. I want to try out a mac sometime though.

[FrayedAroundTheEdges]

I decided to even it up. I haven't actually used a mac before, so I'm kind of biased. I want to try out a mac sometime though.

macs have these lil things called PHOTO BOOTHS!!! AHHHH ♥♥♥♥♥

btw bradley ticker factory rox my sox!!

[Samwise]

Haha Photobooth is great! Yesterday several families came over to our house and the kids were entertained (and ROFLOLing) for hours with photobooth. It's a great babysitting tool!


For PCers: I have a PC stuck under my desk. It's fully operational but I decided to hook all my peripherals to my laptop for now.

[FrayedAroundTheEdges]

Haha Photobooth is great! Yesterday several families came over to our house and the kids were entertained (and ROFLOLing) for hours with photobooth. It's a great babysitting tool!


For PCers: I have a PC stuck under my desk. It's fully operational but I decided to hook all my peripherals to my laptop for now.

i know right! these lil oyz came ovr an there were like 4 of em an they are CRAZZZZY an my mom had jus gotten a bunch of macbooks frm where she works *cuz shes a tech teacher* an we literally spent about 3 hrs just messin around with em...my favs are definitly the thermal one an the buldge one ROFL!!!

[WINDSHEAR]

PC's are definitely superior. Macs support next to nothing, and the main reason they usually don't get viruses is because nobody uses them -- for good reason.

And I can agree, Vista is garbage. Windows XP all the way!

[jasonjannajerryjohn]

Unfortunatly, no one makes XP anymore, and I am stuck using Vista...