Proof that the Macintosh is the superior computer. - Beyond Tiki

D Digitiki Tiki Socialite L.A. baby! Joined: Jul 22, 2004 Posts: 811	D Digitiki Posted posted on Thu, May 12, 2005 10:15 AM Plain simple, easy to understand terms? Ok, here goes my try: Software wise, almost every major piece of software for PC is available for Mac. Therefore, doing a task in a software program is almost identical except for Windows uses the Control key and Macs use the Apple key (with the little clover thingy) Its the operating system that really shines. This is where Macs have it all over Windows. First off, Windows is a knock off of Apple's Macintosh operating system. Gates was sued by Apple when they introduced Windows. That's why your PC has a recycle bin not a trash can, becase Apple has trademark on the trash can. I like most people use a PC at work and a Mac at home. Navigating the operating system is much simpler, more intuitive on a Mac. The OS is more stable (being that it is now Unix based) and simply more mature. By that I mean, for those of us who have been around since Mac OS 6.x, it is obvious that Apple works very hard not to just make their OS nice looking, but actually make it user friendly. Every product Apple makes is designed for a human, meaning simplicity; look at the iPod. I could go on and on about the OS, but believe me; it is far more than just good looking. Mac computer hardware seems to be pretty stable too. Part of the blessing and the curse of Apple is that it controls, not only its operating system, but also its computer hardware too. That means, you can just go out and put a Mac together like you can a PC (in a Frankenstein way). But in general, Apple tends to adopt new technology quicker and integrate it more smoothly into its computers and operating systems. For that reason, Macs tend to be more up todate under the hood. That is why alot of Macs win in speed tests. The new G5's (as I understand it) are 128bit machines. Meaning that they can process huger chunks of data in one bit than a typical 32bit or 64bit Windows machine. Alot of the comments have been why "professionals" use Macs. Even though the home user may not be interested in why the Pros use Macs, it should speak volumes. The pros need power, ease and flexibility. I should think that every computer user wants that, no matter what the purpose. Bottom line, your user experience on a Mac will be much nicer. You will feel that YOU are in control of the computer, rather than the other way around.

Plain simple, easy to understand terms? Ok, here goes my try:

Software wise, almost every major piece of software for PC is available for Mac. Therefore, doing a task in a software program is almost identical except for Windows uses the Control key and Macs use the Apple key (with the little clover thingy)

Its the operating system that really shines. This is where Macs have it all over Windows. First off, Windows is a knock off of Apple's Macintosh operating system. Gates was sued by Apple when they introduced Windows. That's why your PC has a recycle bin not a trash can, becase Apple has trademark on the trash can. I like most people use a PC at work and a Mac at home. Navigating the operating system is much simpler, more intuitive on a Mac. The OS is more stable (being that it is now Unix based) and simply more mature. By that I mean, for those of us who have been around since Mac OS 6.x, it is obvious that Apple works very hard not to just make their OS nice looking, but actually make it user friendly. Every product Apple makes is designed for a human, meaning simplicity; look at the iPod. I could go on and on about the OS, but believe me; it is far more than just good looking.

Mac computer hardware seems to be pretty stable too. Part of the blessing and the curse of Apple is that it controls, not only its operating system, but also its computer hardware too. That means, you can just go out and put a Mac together like you can a PC (in a Frankenstein way). But in general, Apple tends to adopt new technology quicker and integrate it more smoothly into its computers and operating systems. For that reason, Macs tend to be more up todate under the hood. That is why alot of Macs win in speed tests. The new G5's (as I understand it) are 128bit machines. Meaning that they can process huger chunks of data in one bit than a typical 32bit or 64bit Windows machine.

Alot of the comments have been why "professionals" use Macs. Even though the home user may not be interested in why the Pros use Macs, it should speak volumes. The pros need power, ease and flexibility. I should think that every computer user wants that, no matter what the purpose.

Bottom line, your user experience on a Mac will be much nicer. You will feel that YOU are in control of the computer, rather than the other way around.

Post #158329 by Digitiki on Thu, May 12, 2005 10:15 AM