Important Question

[hum-an-ole]

You can get a Macbook for under $2000. Jason, you must have a 17" Pro? It's not necessary to spend as much as he did, it's a choice.

 

Windows has roughly 114,000 known viruses. Mac OS X has 0 confirmed viruses since it came out 5 years ago. That alone is a good enough reason to go with a Mac in my opinion. Using an Apple, you aren't constantly worrying about Virus and Spyware protection, which I have found to make a huge difference in my stress level. Despite what some may say about that only being true because they're not as popular, here's a great article that will explain the the truth behind all those types of mythes.

 

I'm not saying this is true in every case, but in my experience, people who recommend PCs tend to be people who have never spent a significant amount of time on a Mac. I've been a very active user on both Windows and OS X platforms and I find OS X to be superior is many ways. I can't testify against the new Windows Vista however; I haven't heard a thing about it, other than it being

a lot like OS X. Even if Windows has a lot of cool new gadgets now, do you really want to worry about being attacked every time you're on the web?

 

That's my opinion. Take it or leave it. ;)

[saturnine]

there could be a million viruses. they're not a threat to people who know how to use a computer. i haven't had a virus in at least 5 years that wasn't brought on by my own misuse.

[Crusader]

it may be true that nobody finds it worthwhile to make mac viruses but still. pretty much all software is written for pc's. hell they even have windows for mac. that cancels out the whole no viruses for mac

[saturnine]

plus intel chips for mac

[Sparq]

It's surprisingly easy and completely free to protect your Windows PC from viruses. It's mostly common sense and experience. The scanner is just there in case you fuck up. I haven't had anything beyond easily-destroyed adware in years (and that was installed as a package deal with some other stuff - I didn't read the EULA).

 

Simply accept that if a motivated hacker REALLY wants to get in to your computer, they will. Regadless of your hardware, software, precautions,, hopes, dreams, or zodiac sign. There is NO perfect security system. The threat is always one step ahead of the solution.

Edited February 21, 2007 by Sparq

[Crusader]

but i thought virgon would defend me

[saturnine]

if someone can hack a DOD computer, then i shouldn't even try to protect myself. granted, anyone that dedicated isn't going to waste time on hacking a standard pc.

[Crusader]

i think the world wants nude pictures of you momo

[saturnine]

just wait for my upskirt pics to appear on google.

[Crusader]

that kinda grossed me out a little

[hum-an-ole]

plus intel chips for mac

The chips have zero to do with it, it's all about the OS. You guys obviously didn't bother reading that article.

 

About what Anton said about software: it really depends on what you use your computer for. I've had much more luck finding software for my mac than I ever could for my pc for the kind of things I do, and software that is much more reliable.

Edited February 21, 2007 by Christing

[Crusader]

didnt i mention windows for mac?

[saturnine]

plus intel chips for mac

The chips have zero to do with it, it's all about the OS. You guys obviously didn't bother reading that article.

well aware. just pointing out that mac is attempting to be more and more like a pc to get more customers.

[hum-an-ole]

plus intel chips for mac

The chips have zero to do with it, it's all about the OS. You guys obviously didn't bother reading that article.

well aware. just pointing out that mac is attempting to be more and more like a pc to get more customers.

Other way around actually, check my second article smart guy.

 

Window for Mac is a good point Anton, however it just argues that OS X is superior to Windows. All it tells you is that, yes Windows still sucks, and even if you get a virus, at least you'll still have the trusty mac OS, because it wouldn't be affected.

Edited February 21, 2007 by Christing

[Sparq]

I like how their commercials are designed to insult the very people they are trying to market to.

[Crusader]

someone should just make a mac virus to put those annoying commercials to rest.

[hum-an-ole]

Read the article dude. It's much harder to do than for pcs.

[Crusader]

it's not! comp sci kid here. it cant be that hard to port something

[hum-an-ole]

Well if it's so easy, you do it!

[saturnine]

i think viruses are a moot point. i won't deny that macs are far superior for audio/video purposes, but for surfing the internet and using msn messenger they're pretty much obsolete.

[Crusader]

will do ma'am

 

edit: fyi: that's a lie. i have no idea how to make a virus on a mac or a pc. go away cops

[hum-an-ole]

i think viruses are a moot point. i won't deny that macs are far superior for audio/video purposes, but for surfing the internet and using msn messenger they're pretty much obsolete.

 

How so? What can you do on your pc that I can't on my mac? Get a nudge in messenger?? WooHOO! I haven't seen a thing in almost 3 years that pcs can do that my mac can't that isn 't something that is extremely annoying anyways.

And viruses are far from a moot point for the general public. Not everyone is a computer nerd, you know.

Edited February 21, 2007 by Christing

[Crusader]

for surfing the internet and using msn messenger they're pretty much obsolete.

How so? What can you do on your pc that I can't on my mac? Get a nudge in messenger?? WooHOO!

play games that are not tetris, sims 1.

 

i think what people are trying to say is that software devs aren't targetting the macs. whatever text editors macs run save for windows computers, photoshop and all the other big apps also have the option to save for pc's. apps are being written for pc's. sure animation and arts are great when you do them on macs but to the average consumer it's just an expensive ipod docking station which also saves files for pcs.

[hum-an-ole]

That's a good point Anton, but if we're talking about the average consumer, then we're talking about people who don't know how to deal with viruses on their own, which brings us back to my first point.

 

While developers aren't targeting mac right now, with the growing popularity of them, can you honestly tell me you don't think that will change? Of course most things are targeted towards the PC. Microsoft dominates the market by far, but that seems to be changing, and with that, so will the way of developers.

 

I'm not a big game player. Like I said, for the things I do, I think Macs are far superior. And from what I know, Prosis is a web developer, not a gamer... developing on a Mac is a much safer way to ensure everyone on the web can see what you're creating, and with the growing popularity of macs, that's important. I don' t understand why some PC users are fighting it so much. It's happening, and people bashing Apple's advertising isn't going to stop it.

 

I need to eat supper now. Continue to argue while I'm gone if you want. I'll be back...lol

Edited February 21, 2007 by Christing

[saturnine]

people buy macs because they're 'pretty'.

 

you say that macs are growing in popularity, but they've been growing for 20 years. and for 20 years they've been in second place in a two-player market.