which computer system is better: Microsoft or Mac ?
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Windows has many more security vulnerabilities than the Mac OS. This is not just because Windows has a larger install base; the underlying OS in Mac, FreeBSD, is much harder to hack.\n\nI find the Mac OS user interface far more pleasant to use than Windows as well, but that's a matter of personal preference. As far as software, most business productivity titles are available for both platforms, and the multimedia offerings from Apple, at least at the consumer level, are unparalleled in the Windows world.
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If you like Windows at all, you'll love the Mac OS as soon as you get used to the differences. Give it about three weeks and you'll never want to go back to Windows. \n\nMicrosoft Office is considered by many to be better on the Mac than the PC version. \n\nOut of the box, Mac's can print directly to PDF files and view them with Preview or use Adobe Reader, so Mac PDF support is better than on the PC.\n\nI'm not sure about SPSS, but if you do need to run Windows applications, you can boot into Windows on the new Intel Macs (Bootcamp) or run Windows from within OS X using Parallels.\n\nHere's a good place to go with Mac questions:\nhttp://forums.macosxhints.com/
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For gaming, PC's are better, since most modern games have support only for MS Windows.\n\nFor writing, either perform equally well, each having good word processing facilities.\n\nFor coding, the Mac is probably better, but if you run Linux, then there will be little difference.\n\nFor pictures, the Mac does indeed perform well, however if you are more used to using a PC, you'll find the switch over fairly difficult, and probably not worth the effort. A PC set up correctly and with the forethought a decent database programmer is capable of should perform adequatley for your needs. \n\nIn terms of price, the PC is far cheaper, and the relative improvements in performance for the extra money of buying a Mac really are not sufficient in my mind to sensibly warrent the purchace of a Mac.\n\nMy suggestion would be to go for the PC and have it dual boot. Let Windows handle the gaming and writing, allowing your family to use what they know and are used to, while using a fedora core Linux to handle the programming side of things.
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Mac, definitely.  I don't know where to begin, concerning reasons.  First of all, I think the best feature is that although a PC has separate hard drive and monitor components, a Mac comes in one piece.  You just need a keyboard and a mouse (which are both USB compatible) and it works great.  Plus Macs have more voice activation, they are easier to navigate, they come with a built-in microphone, and you can update the system software so that you don't need to buy new hardware to get a better computer.  Plus, Macs have bigger screens and better layouts and controls.  And get this - a new program lets you use Mac hardware for PC software.  Not bad, huh?  Down with Windows.  I rule.
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Firefox is by far the best browser around for both PC and Mac users.  The level of security and customization are unmatched.  The second best browser out would be Apple's Safari browser.  Of course, you can only use this if you have a Mac(which I suggest anyway).
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The Hotmail-Yahoo comparison is somewhat fair. Hotmail existed before Microsoft owned it. It was fast, had a large capacity and many features- for it's time. Microsoft picked it up and hasn't done as much to develop it as Yahoo.\n\nThe Windows-Mac analogy is unfair and more explainable. You see:\n\nA) Windows PC's can be made by anyone. Competition brings better prices, which consumers like.\nB) Windows, with more or less general stability, runs on many different hardware setups.\nC) Windows has been around longer than Mac OS, and has had more time for support, developers, and entry into the marketplace.\n\nWindows can run so much software, so many programs, hardware etc. that the comparison is unfair to the Mac platform. \n\nHope this helps!
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I use a windows based laptop.  It is a Dell D610.  I have been doing a little bit of homework on the MAC vs Windows question because we have folks in our company (in marketing, and in product design ) who want Mac.  What I have found is that the people who are attached to the MAC are attached to it because of perception and maybe the style.  Today there isnt a piece of (necessary) business software on the MAC that cannot be matched on the Windows platform.  Additionally, if a company needs to manage both platforms the cost will not be double, it will be a bit more...
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Well, Microsoft and the PC won the computer wars of the eighties for a few reasons. \n\n1) PCs were cheaper.  In those days it was quite common to spend a couple thousand dollars on a standard computer.  Macs generally were more expensive.  People wanted to have computers, but seeing there was a significant price difference, went with the PC.  \n\n2)  If you want an Apple Computer, you have to buy everything (pretty much) from Apple.  If you want to buy a PC, you can go to your local store and peruse the different brands, buy new components elsewhere from different stores from a different manufacturer (Proprietary Memory excluded for Dells, IBMs, and HPs).  People like choice. \n\n3)  Not only do you have choice in components, you have choice in software.  Name any big software title:  Chances are it may come on a Mac.  It almost definitely comes in a Windows Version.  \n\n4)  Most computer hackers used PCs rather than Macs because they liked swaping out components.  With the older Macs you had to buy a special set of tools just so you could open the bloody box.  This created a high pool of talented people who were capable of fixing many of the PC's problems and is still true today.  When a Mac used to go down (and they would every so often) you were stuck and often couldn't find somebody close to help you fix it, or answer your question.  \n\nNow I'll admit that a Mac has come down in price and that OS X is in many ways sweet.  Unfortunately Apple's market strategy will ensure that at most it will have maybe 10% of Marketshare.  \n\nNot everyone can afford a Mac and not everyone enjoys the packages Apple puts together.  (A low end Mac costs $700 or so CND, while a low end PC can cost $350 including rebate) People do sometimes sacrifice a little polish in exchange for cost.  \n\nPS I hate the one button mouse with a passion that burns with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns.
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Microsoft seems to be a big target for hackers, which is why you're always hearing about trojans, viruses, worms, etc. that attack its OS. Likely, this is because it's such a popular OS and the majority of businesses and corporations use it.  For some reason, hackers seem to largely not target Mac/Apple, though Mac did suffer its first targeted virus not too long ago. I'm biased, because I've been using a Mac for 13 years, but I do find I have very little problem with spyware, adware, viruses, trojans, worms, etc. so I would agree that it is a more secure OS than Microsoft. As for being the "most" secure ... hard to say -- any talented hacker could create problems on any computer if he/she wanted to!\n\nYou can find out more info about Apple/Mac security issues here:\nhttp://www.apple.com/getamac/viruses.html\n\nAs you can see, they have a pretty awesome track record! :)
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Yes.  I used to be a PC user until I saw the light.  The great thing about Macs is that everything just works.  It's easy to use and I don't have to worry about viruses (Not as much as I would using a PC anyway).
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If you need the Mac for work, don't focus so much on speed comparisons.  The Mac Mini Duo Core 1.66 will be a fast computer.  Comparing a Mac's performance to a PC is really hard, since there are so many other differences.
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Mac with Intel is wonderful.  New Macbook laptop is sooo easy to use.  You have the option to run windows or tiger,  Software is simple, I am able to transfer my ipod between a windows computer and this laptop with no problems, so It handles some windows software with no issue.  Stick with a mac and stay away from the dark world of windows!!!
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Pc because it is easier to use then a mac. I used a mac before at work and it was diffult for me to work with.
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all above answer are true\nBUT - MS Windows is still based on DOS - (though it uses only Basic Functions of DOS for running Windows)\nand its definitely and totally different from the operating system used by the Mac
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Dells will have more bells and whistles, conform in the business world, and a better selection of software is available.  Macs are less susceptible to viruses, have better operating systems, and are better media centers.  Macs are cool.
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windows is user friendly but mac is better if you are a graphic designer.
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Macs. They don't need any updating for the games usually, unlike Windows based computers. They make them so they'll run on any Mac that can run the most current OS and in my experience, an iMac running Black and White has a frame rate twice as high as an E-machine with windows XP running the same game. Both systems were purchased the same summer and everything. I found this interesting. The only downfall is companies that make games don't often make them for Mac due to the lack of Mac users, which should change soon due to the increase in people realizing windows is a crap operating system. But if you want a computer that all that it is decent (and I use the term decent loosly) for is games, then get a Windows based OS, and prepare to change the video card as well as basically the entire contents of the CPU (PC means personal computer, not windows computer :P)