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My wife sent me this today, and I thought it was very humorous. I started reading the comment that went along with it and I thought I would go ahead and compliment on some of them. I like to believe I am very computer literate. I have a lot of knowledge in different operating systems (OS X, Linux, Unix, XP, Vista, etc). I also know several programming languages, software packages, and the innards of a computer. I grew up using Microsoft operating systems and just recently converted to Mac. I have been using Macs for two years now, so I think I can fairly make an objective comparison between the two operating systems and the hardware on which they run. So now, onto commenting on the ridiculous comments associated with this photo.
“I’ll start the inevitable PC v Mac fight…. The magazine should say “Want a piece of sh!t computer that only morons think is better then look this way” - Gazutd
I am willing to bet you have never used or owned a mac. First, macs are far from pieces of shit. My mac laptop is the only computer in my house that ISN’T a piece of “shi!t”. I have Dells, IBMs, and a host of other modded machines.
“Lol, the best upgrade is to install MacOS on a PC.” - Petruza
Installing OS X on a PC is a great idea. You by default git rid of the worst thing on most computers, Windows. However, I do feel that in terms of hardware, you get what you pay for when buying a mac. They are strong, sturdy, made of aluminum and come with great hardware. They now have the exact same components as a traditional PC down to using intel processors.
“yes, mac is made simple for people who are simple… minded” - Henrique
Yes, macs are easy to use. So why does that make mac users simple minded? I don’t see your logic. In my opinion, why would someone want to buy something that’s harder to use? That makes less sense. The ignorant are always the first to start name calling.
“On Mac OSX you have to install drivers. And out of the box, my Vista laptop worked better than my MacBook Pro.” - Ted
Are you for real? I have never never had to install a driver on my mac to run ANY of the hardware I use or have used in tandum. I would like to know which exotic hardware you are using with your MacBook.
This one makes me giggle:
“So let me get this straight:
PCs: Customizable, can adapt to more technology, can use most with decent proficiency, programs, ages out slower
Macs: Not as customizable, uses only a certain group of programs, ages out faster due to lack of feature called upgradeable, good for what it’s made for.
Our preferred machines do suit us, with macs being like hippies, and the regular person being a PC.” - Mike
This has to be the most ignorant of the comments. You obviously know NOTHING about computers in general or macs. First, your grammar is worse than mine. Second, Macs are customizable, you just haven’t looked. Three, if a program exists for a PC, one probably exists for OS X. Third, in my opinion, macs age slower than PCs. I bought a Dell XPS with the EXACT same hardware as my MacBook Pro, guess which one is already being replaced this summer? That’s right, my piece of crap Dell. I don’t see my MacBook needing to be replaced for at least another 4 years. Macs can be upgraded just as easily as any other laptop or PC. Plus, how many computer users actually spend the money to replace parts to “upgrade” instead of buying new? I say this because most computer users don’t know how to work with their own hardware. Since the apple will last you longer than a pc in the long run, and the pc will probably be replaced instead of upgraded, you should get more bang for your buck when buying a Mac. And again, there is no “certain group of programs” for macs anymore.
“Have you ever heard of microsoft office? MICROSOFT office? Allow me to give you a hint it runs perfectly on MICROSOFT Windows. As for “hate macs for no reason”, I suppose you don’t consider severe lack of upgradeability a good reason to dislike something that will be obsolete in several years if not less.” - jtg2598
Everything runs like crap in Windows, including Microsoft office. Yes, Office runs better in windows and my opinion it runs just fine in OS X, but there is another alternative. ILife runs better on OS X than Office does in windows. Plus, has all of the exact same features, and guess what, it’s half the cost of the student version of office and the saved files are compatible with Office. Who knew? For your other comments, look above this comment.
“you can use it for personal use, but they’re not designed for that
only retarded people with money buy macs for personal use
Macs are made for professional graphic/music design, scientific investigation, etc…” - Jeremy
Jeremy, please go back to school. Macs are not made for professional graphics, music design, and scientific investigation. All of that can be done on a mac, but that’s not what is at mind when they are designed. However, I do find that all three are easier to do than on a mac. I find that doing my research analysis much more simpler on my mac than my pc.
“i have owned pcs all my life… the shortest lived one was 5 years… longest 13… yes macs are great for out of the box… but so are frozen tv dinners… they work rite out of the box .. but i would rather take my time and make something that will stick around for awhile.. and as far as viruses go.. i have had 2 in my 18 years of owning computers… and they were both easily destroyed in minutes… learn how to use your equipment and you wont have to worry about crap .. but i guess yuppies can stick to there safe macs and minivans… ill be rocking PC and sports cars for all my life…”
Read a book, read a book, read a mother..... I am willing to be you’ll be rocking illiteracy the rest of your life. I also find it impossible to believe you’ve had two viruses your who life.
Windows 7....
Performance wise, it seems like 7 runs better than Vista. This was my biggest gripe with Vista. It was slow and unstable. They also fixed all the security prompts in 7. Windows 7 also has a streamlined GUI, but that opens a can of worms.
In my opinion, 7’s GUI looks a lot like KDE 4... A LOT like KDE 4 and KDE 4 came out last January. If they are going to boast about a new GUI, at least make it original. I am not the only one to have noticed the similarities. What really caught my attention was the square shaped regions inside the task bar, the way the clock looks, and the arrow on the side of the task bar to show the desktop. KDE has the same features. I know they aren’t exactly the same, but in my opinion it looks like MS got head start by copying it’s appearance from KDE.
Here is a link to an article that argues the same, but I am using it just a reference for the photos: LINK. The Article argues that 7 looks like KDE 3.5, but I say that it looks more like 4, but it really doesn’t matter.
I know that people are probably saying, “But you can’t run anything on linux” or “It looks like KDE, but it doesn’t function like KDE.” It might not function like KDE, but I have an argument for that. KDE is absolutely free and isn’t the center piece multibillion dollar company. KDE is written by a handful of software engineers, while Microsoft has an army of software engineers that at the end of the day cram their code together and hope it works. And the “I can’t run anything on linux” excuse is also dead. When it comes to business apps, there isn’t much that can’t be done on linux that can be done on Windows. When it comes to pure computations and number crunching I find that having OS X, Linux or a Unix machine makes life easier.
Windows 7, even though performs better than vista, still falls short of Windows XP. A lot of folks have spent the time to perform benchmark tests on all three systems to find that XP still out performs Windows 7 in most benchmarks. New operating systems should outperform their predecessors. The one thing that Windows machines are good at is gaming, and the fact that XP is the best Microsoft OS for gaming is kind of lame.
One feature I wish Windows 7 had was multiple desktops. It seems Windows is the only OS that doesn’t offer that feature yet. And people are stating 7 can compete with OS X... Those folks haven’t experienced Leopard or the new Snow Leopard. This when we can start talking about PC and OS X fanboys, well I am just going to stop here.
I would be willing to buy Windows 7, run boot camp, and run it on my mac for a trial run, but I will NOT shell out $300 to install it. I sure and the heck won’t spend that to upgrade my Vista machine. For now, I will stick with OS X and my Linux machines, but if I have to use Windows I will stick with XP. XP has been a stable and good operating system for a while now and Microsoft should have just improved on it instead or replacing it.
(This is an old blog, so links may no longer work or exist.)