Which OS works better with Adobe Creative Suites 2 - Windows XP or OS X?
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Adobe programs work best on macs.  But they do fine on Xp as well.
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Yes...you need to buy an apple laptop which comes with the new Intel core duo processor which supports Windows XP....but my choice would be to stick with the OS X as it is a more reliable and stable operating system.
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As a Windows XP user, I can only confirm that Adobe programs open perfectly well in that environment. \n\nIf you are refering to Mac computers (iMac for example), you must download the program "for Mac users" (which is often slightly different).\n\nSo if your programs don't work, it's very lickely you downloaded a PC version of these softwares....
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windows is user friendly but mac is better if you are a graphic designer.
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try winxp professional
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"microsoft xp"\nin my point of view this is the best WOS, i am using in for last 4 years & i never had any prob by this.
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Heard both are good. Vista Well take about a year for softwares and things to be comptiable with it. Just like how windows Xp was when it 1st came out. I dont recommand buying vista as soon as it comes out. Wait at lest 6 months untill they get rid of the bugs and it's more comptiable to softwares. it will take at lest 1-2yrs for softwares to be comptiable. As for Office 07 that should be fine. But it might only work on Vista... But i'm a Mac User. so I'll Wait for Leopard OS X to be released! =P
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I definitely prefer Mac OS X over Windows. It is more stable, has virtually no viruses or spyware and more pleasant to use.
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First of all this is illegal and i in no way support it but there is a patched version of OS X for x86 that wil run on any pc. \n\nhttp://www.i-hacked.com/content/view/202/42/\n\nlook under the obtaining this software section.\n\nto run along XP, you will need to \na)get a new hard drive which would be the easiest method or\nb)partition your hard drive which will mean that you will have to reinstall windows and you will lose everything
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Its really very Simple. If you buy a mac u can always install windows xp on the same machine. But if you buy a pc u can't install Mac OS X, iLife 06 and all great stuff from Apple and for apple. So, its very easy to decide.U can get a mac instead of a PC and when u like mac u can put windows as an option.\n \nBuying a Mac Advantage:-\n        - Mac OS X, iLife, easy to use and well integrated softwares\n        - Less viruses or almost no viruses.\n        - Can install Windows Xp - same as having a PC in Mac :)\n        - PC virus can't doing anything to Mac. so even windows xp          in the mac is affected with virus still mac is intact. ;)\n\nBuying a PC :-\n        - No Mac OS X, No great user experience, no iLife, only a pc which a Mac already has in it.\n       - Virus attacks then whole life is ruined\n\ni'm mac user for 12 years... U will love your mac when u buy and start using it and Windows XP is always an option on  a Mac with boot camp ;)
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both systems are almost identical in capability. XP is newer, so it has a longer support time left. Win2000 will probably not be updated with security patches beyond 2007, while XP will give you another year.\n\ni run WinXP on an AMD K7 600MHz, 256MB RAM, with no problems.
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Its basically XP, but without the pretty colors. If you get SP4, then it has the basic functionality of XP Pro, with a few exceptions (some things are not there). I like the MMC in 2K better than XP, but thats a personal issue.
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I guess it all depends on what you wish to use it for...\n\nI've had many different computers in my time, and by far the most impressive and one requiring the least maintenance has been any of the newer Apple machines with Mac OS X operating system, ie MacMini or iBook/iMac.\n\nThey're very compatible with Windows machines, MS Office is available, but so is OpenOffice which supports MS document formats if you wish to have a free alternative.\n\nOS X machines are also not susceptable to viruses or hacks in anywhere near the magnitude of Windows machines, so are far more stable and secure at present.\n\nDon't get me wrong, I love MS Windows & PCs, but Macs have really changed my perception of what a computer can be. \n\nHope this helps\nMJS
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Mac User Here :)\n\nI prefer the Mac OS in general because it is more stable and more efficient.  The last thing you want is a frozen computer or re-start in the middle of a project.  \n\nPrice is comparable now (if you compare apples-to-apples); granted, they sell PCs for cheaper, but the specifications on those are also significantly less.  \n\nThe new Intel Macs can now run both Mac OS and Windows.  That is what I currently use, so IF in the design world, some of your clients or partners "must" use Windows, your Mac can boot both operating systems.  I use the Mac OS almost 90% of the time except the occasional need to boot into Windows\n\n\nRecommended hardware (minimal):\n- Mac: I would recommend at least a 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo processor\n- PC: 3.0Ghz Intel processor or equivalent\n- As large of a hard drive as you can get (80GB miminum)\n- I would say at least 1GB of memory (RAM), and again, the more the better\n\nSoftware: Cannot beat Photoshop and the rest of Adobe's Creative Suite.  However, Adobe is planning to release CS3 in Spring 2007, and so the current CS2 may not be worth it unles you really need it.
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Two different operating systems, simply.  Microsoft is better in terms of easy to find software and hardware.  Mac is supposed to be slightly more reliable and efficient.
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DONT USE OS X BETTER USE microsoft windows XP
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I would pick apple.  In my experinces, I've had far less problems using mac os x than with windows.  Sure, there is more software for windows, but all of the major names work with mac os x (even micrsoft office).  The operating systems are about equal in terms of ease of use if you're a person who is moderately good with computers.  One thing about mac os x is that you don't have to worry about viruses as much and you wont have to worry about spyware or adware at all.  I went mac 3 years ago and I highly doubt if I will ever go back to windows.  For me it just works better.  You'll get some people who are die hard mac fans/microsoft haters and some who are microsoft fans/mac haters.  I think both operating systems have their advantages and disadvantages.  For me mac os x advantages outwiegh it's disadvantages.