MAC or PC

[Zendty]

Macs are pretty, but for the computer itself PC's win. Plus macs are more expensice so it makes even less sense to get one. :/

[Sandvich]

I have a Windows 7 computer for most of my stuff, and a Linux machine for simpler stuff like Perl programming and homework. I like Linux because it's free but then there are so many problems with compatibility and gaming and stuff like that.

Originally Posted by Zendty

Macs are pretty, but for the computer itself PC's win. Plus macs are more expensice so it makes even less sense to get one. :/

This what I say: You pay for what you get. My Macbook pro, while pretty expensive, has run far better than any of the cheaper PCs I've ever used, and I've used a lot of PCs.

For those who don't like Mac's layout, let me ask you this: How much time have you spent on Macs vs. time on PCs? If you actually know how to use a Mac, they are very powerful tools. They just take time to learn, like everything else.

I have nothing against PCs and Linux, and think both have their uses: PCs for gaming, and Linux for coding. IMO, I only use Mac and Linux, but that's how I do it.

But no matter the computer, we can all agree on something: Technology is awesome!

[Garrett.d.w]

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256

But no matter the computer, we can all agree on something: Technology is awesome!

True

Anyway, I prefer Windows, simply because that is what I have learned. On a powerful computer, it runs great and plays awesome games... like CAD
(and yes, I know that there are CAD programs for Mac and linux)

Linux is amazing because it is free, I use it on my backup server and various other computers around the house. It is my parallel operating system on my netbook (because windows gets a little slow sometimes).

Mac.... well... tough cookie. I like the layout, design, and overall cababilities of these machines, however, I don't like the Apple "sealed ecosystem" that comes with them. They are also overpriced, (though you get what you pay for in customer service).

Just a little shout-out as you post. Think before you post and be respectful. Don't need to start a flame war.

[billbo911]

I would prefer to be well versed in both. Sadly, I am not. My OS of choice is Windos. Why? Because every application I have supported in the last 10 years at work only run on Windows.
Is it superior? Nope.
Is it inferior? Nope.
It is what I support, thus it pays the bills.

As I posted in another Win. Vs Mac thread, "It's not what you do it on that counts. It's what you do with it!"

[machman-2823]

Originally Posted by billbo911

I would prefer to be well versed in both. Sadly, I am not. My OS of choice is Windos. Why? Because every application I have supported in the last 10 years at work only run on Windows.
Is it superior? Nope.
Is it inferior? Nope.
It is what I support, thus it pays the bills.

As I posted in another Win. Vs Mac thread, "It's not what you do it on that counts. It's what you do with it!"

I totally agree, if it gets the job done, that's perfect.
If it doesn't, well, then you have a problem...

[LemmingBot]

Mac all the way. Have one that's almost four years old and works better than my friend's two year old PC. Macs run Photoshop and other Adobe products better than PCs and since I rely on those programs for school any other type of computer is out of the question.

[onecoolc]

I prefer the Mac OS.
I'm majoring in Graphic Design and do a lot of image and video editing, and have been using a Mac simply because it tends to be the industry standard.

The gaming PC in my house is obviously a Windows, and it has much better hardware for cheaper.

I like both. They have their own pros and cons, and I think blindly hating one or the other is actually kind of ignorant.

[gixxy]

Linux.

I am primarily a Coder, and Linux is fast and secure. I find Windows is far too insecure and Macs WAY to expensive.

I know Windows programs don't work for the most part, but nearly everything your standard computer user uses it has.

I am so an advocate for the Free Software and Open Source Movements. (yes they are different.)

While this is on topic, I want to create a partition of Linux on my Mac for use of CAD, however am a bit unsure since I hear it requires a lot of coding to get right. Any tips?

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256

While this is on topic, I want to create a partition of Linux on my Mac for use of CAD, however am a bit unsure since I hear it requires a lot of coding to get right. Any tips?

Why Linux for CAD? Just create a Bootcamp partition (doesn't require any "coding", unless you count clicking buttons in a GUI "coding") for Windows and you can install Inventor, Solidworks, and/or PRO|E / Creo.

Originally Posted by artdutra04

Why Linux for CAD? Just create a Bootcamp partition (doesn't require any "coding", unless you count clicking buttons in a GUI "coding") for Windows and you can install Inventor, Solidworks, and/or PRO|E / Creo.

Bootcamp? Never heard of it.

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256

Bootcamp? Never heard of it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boot_Camp_(software)

Originally Posted by artdutra04

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boot_Camp_(software)

Thanks! I'll look into that!

[Brandon_L]

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256

This what I say: You pay for what you get. My Macbook pro, while pretty expensive, has run far better than any of the cheaper PCs I've ever used, and I've used a lot of PCs.

For those who don't like Mac's layout, let me ask you this: How much time have you spent on Macs vs. time on PCs? If you actually know how to use a Mac, they are very powerful tools. They just take time to learn, like everything else.

You could have gotten a top-end pc of for all that money you just spent on a mac equivalent to a cheapo pc