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Post by Rock on Jan 10, 2011 23:20:49 GMT
Debate on which Operating System is best.
Mac OS X 10.6.6 for sure. Everything is so much easier to access hen in Windows, it runs amazing software such as the iLife and iWork suites, and everything seems to rum so smoothly. The new App Store allows more software than ever, including Angry Birds HD for Mac (suck on that). The dock allows for you to easily access your most-used applications without having to show your desktop, and everything just looks nicer than Windows.
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Post by Fringe Pioneer on Jan 10, 2011 23:31:14 GMT
Opinion is relative, meaning that an absolute adjective cannot be used to describe something relative.
Now, I could say that I think the best OS is a Linux distribution that I have never tried before, because I would be able to take advantage of the open source and create a relatively better OS with it (and turn it into an (OS)2, i.e. an Open Source Operating System), but I can't say that any OS is the best OS...
I will say that Windows 7 is a good OS if you have a touchscreen convertible tablet/notebook with a biolock built in, since the OS was designed with touchscreen technology in mind. I will also say that any non-proprietary OS is good for government use since the OS would be free of charge, allowing a university to spend significantly less on software and ergo let it reduce tuition costs by a certain amount.
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Post by RubiksMaster123 on Jan 11, 2011 0:24:39 GMT
windows vista looks beast!!! too bad mine broke and now i have to use windows 7...all kinds of glitches with windows 7 D:
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Post by Rock on Jan 11, 2011 0:57:46 GMT
What are you talking about? Isn't Vista supposed to be the glitchiest?
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Post by Qwerty on Jan 11, 2011 1:13:10 GMT
Of course Vista broke. It's vista. Anyway, Hannah Montana Linux all the way. The other ones vary depending on your purpose, but I do suggest you refrain from using software, on the Mac side at least. It is an important and popular fact that more stuff runs on Windows, and anything that runs on Mac generally has a PC counterpart. The looks hardly matter, since they can (on Windows, anyway) be modified to be just about whatever you want. Heck, I once tried out a Windows XP mod that made it look almost exactly like a Mac with a start button. Angry birds may work on mac, but... Well, one example does not an argument make, especially if followed by an insult. While you have 1 example, I have 389: jayisgames.com/tag/windowspocketnow.com/windows-phone/rovio-founder-confirms-angry-birds-for-windows-phone-7www.liewcf.com/angry-birds-windows-6855/This shows all the games that only work on Windows, exempting Angry Birds (on JayIsGames, anyway). There is no Mac list, because there would not be enough content to fill it. In fact, I'm not sure there's a mac-only game in that entire site. Of course, we can get some third party opinions by people that have tried both Windows and Mac here: forums.cnet.com/7723-6126_102-305017.htmlIf you can find a reliable list of Mac-only versus Window-only games, that isn't biased toward macs, be my guest. I have one for general programs, too: www.google.com/search?q=For+windows&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-awww.google.com/search?q=For+mac&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a634,000,000 > 125,000,000 www.google.com/search?q=For+windows&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&expIds=17259,18167,20782,23756,24692,24878,24879,27400,27915,27955,28155&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=%22windows+only+games%22&cp=1&qe=IndpbmRvd3Mgb25seSBnYW1lcyI&qesig=5pGybqvJnTzMjn8Ni9YGkg&pkc=AFgZ2tlLd5_xsEhJoKlGdocEqR_-cs03SGj8YbbewHyONho0eUXftM69CG_WrNt209iiOBL_xxq-K1DDsjf5eypRA9glGO_y_g&pf=p&sclient=psy&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=g08&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=%22windows+only+games%22&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=9bef8cda26d1a6ec www.google.com/search?q=For+mac&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&expIds=17259,18167,20782,23756,24692,24878,24879,27400,27915,27955,28155&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=%22mac+only+games%22&cp=1&qe=Im1hYyBvbmx5IGdhbWVzIg&qesig=XpHgHEKWTjOhiTOnJniqFg&pkc=AFgZ2tmnE98ac6vUYEQtDhyQYh3y5h4FWJ8CngWeBPfCn9e3_SrQyF_ug8xTSk6j0oeR4bSVT-dzLCuP2L_EBKGltd9ypBX2iA&pf=p&sclient=psy&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=8fT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=%22mac+only+games%22&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=9bef8cda26d1a6ec 106,000 > 37,800. By a lot. www.google.com/search?q=For+windows&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=X18&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&q=%22windows+only+programs%22&aq=f&aqi=g-v2g-o1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=9bef8cda26d1a6ecwww.google.com/search?q=For+mac&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&expIds=17259,18167,20782,23756,24692,24878,24879,27400,27915,27955,28155&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=%22mac+only+programs%22&cp=13&qe=Im1hYyBvbmx5IHByb2dyYW1zIg&qesig=isc3BTSy8LEeapbqgE2GgQ&pkc=AFgZ2tmnE98ac6vUYEQtDhyQYh3y5h4FWJ8CngWeBPfCn9e3_SrQyF_ug8xTSk6j0oeR4bSVT-dzLCuP2L_EBKGltd9ypBX2iA&pf=p&sclient=psy&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=MMo&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=%22mac+only+programs%22&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=9bef8cda26d1a6ec
102,000 > 24,400
Your turn.
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Post by Rock on Jan 11, 2011 2:06:41 GMT
Oh, no. HELL NO. (lol) Do you NEED me to go and take a pic of every game in the app store? I'm sure any (or at least most) good games have a Mac version, and if they don't I'm sure they suck.
And regarding angry birds and windows phone: "In October 2010, Microsoft suggested on one of its websites that a Windows Phone 7 version of Angry Birds was in development. After Rovio complained that Microsoft had not asked permission to make such a statement, noting that it had not committed to design a Windows Phone version, Microsoft was requested to revise its site to remove references to the game." And I'm just using Angry Birds because it's freaking awesome, and I'm too lazy to go look for other examples.
And besides, show me the unmodified version on Windows that comes with a counterpart of iLife. Show me the farm where the iLife is grown for Windows!!!!! iLife is the ultimate moviemaker, photo taker, and music maker. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Windows doesn't come with that stuff.
"Well what the hell is that?!?!" "It's an iHouse, Bill!" "But there are no windows...*" "EXACTLY!!!!!!"
*Bill is actually referring to the window that you look out of, and the OS.
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Post by disabled on Jan 11, 2011 2:21:43 GMT
I'm running Ubuntu on my Laptop and another Linux distro and Windows on my Desktop. I used MacOS X in the university because I had to. I'd say my architectural view is quite balanced and objective. Everything design/accessibility related is of course my opinion...
Windows: + Can run nearly any software on the planet + stable since WindowsXP + Everybody knows it + Your only option if you want games (unless Angry birds is the only game you know) + Good multimedia architecture + Very good driver support by vendors o average security concept (XP: -, Vista/7: o) but its getting better o with every version they change the user experience (IMO to the bad, but if youre a beginner its probably easier) - costs money (not much if you buy a PC with it) - No global update mechanism - Most targeted system of malware authors
Mac: + "The UI looks beautiful" + "Everything is sooo easy" + "App Store" + "Angry Birds" o No Viruses because no bad person cares about Mac. Will change when mac gains a higher market share. Everytime there is a contest to hack one of the top OSs, MacOS is among the first to get hacked. o I don't know that much about the architecture, but even if it is good, nobody is targeting it. o driver support is kinda ok, since you probably only use apple approved hardware anyways. - One button mouses, are you kidding me? - Global menu bar - Far less software then on Windows, less then on Linux -- Locked to the Mac hardware (The macbooks are of great quality, but I still like to choose, especially since there is no reason to lock it) -- Seems to make its users kinda delusional and/or arrogant
Ubuntu Linux: + global repository with all applications available + thus centrally updated => security plus + probably the easiest to install (no need to search for any drivers at all) unless you have some very exotic or brand new hardware + very configurable GUI. From over the top eye candy to no window manager at all. (But IMO the gui in the last version looked nicer.) + Runs well on older hardware + Hard to brick (this is the OS I'd install my grandpa if he didn't know Windows yet (and wasn't dead)) + Free + You can just pop in a DVD and try it out, if it doesn't fit you, don't use it + Installable on an USB stick. Carry it over to your friend or to work and start your System on any computer on the world. It works. + Good support for most hardware like printers and scanners. + If youre a developer, most tools are already preinstalled or trivially installable o probably the most sophisticated security concept, mostly due to the global update apps. But apart from that not much better then Win7. - Not that easy to install Software that is not in the repositories (rarely needed) - bad multimedia architecture - few native games (probably still more then Macos): If you want serious games, look out for windows. - Some high profile applications like MSOffice or Photoshop only have average replacements - New hardware like graphic cards often needs 2-5 Months to be properly supported
So: The perfect everyday OS for working, surfing and casual office is IMO Ubuntu. Its hard to get drive by viruses (unlike Windows), just works and comes with all the software most people need and all that for free.
If you want to game, Windows is your only option. If you are accustomed to windows, there is also no big need to change. If you need a serious office suite or Photoshop or whatever application only runs on Windows, then stay on windows. Be aware of viruses though. Know to update your software (and uncheck the yahoo toolbars during doing so), don't open everyting you receive and have a virus scanner installed.
If you want eye candy, boost your ego, no choice of software (but what you got is usually not bad) and have the extra cash, then I won't stop you from using MacOS. It brought some nice innovations no questions asked. It always runs smoothly, because you usually buy it with the appropriate expensive hardware.
*edit*
I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry. You sir are an idiot and I think about coding an extension so I can automatically ignore all your posts.
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Post by Qwerty on Jan 11, 2011 2:32:07 GMT
But if you don't have any windows, how do you see the weather?
I have Debian on my other computer. Ubuntu and Debian are no doubt both absolutely awesome, but only if you know what you're doing. A brand new computer user might not get along with Ubuntu very well.
For that matter, I really should install my debian copy into a flash drive. That would be pretty useful.
Also, Windows has alternatives for all of those programs.
Speaking of windows: Your argument may have worked if there hadn't been a set of links right above your post listing results for "programs for mac" and "programs for windows", not to mention a few other rephrasings. If you find a way to put it that turns out with Mac on top, do feel free.
Also... Half-Life sucked? Portal sucked? Absolutely all of those games listed in JayIsGames sucked? How could you say? You've never tried them, and couldn't if you wanted to.
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Post by Rock on Jan 11, 2011 2:55:22 GMT
But if you don't have any windows, how do you see the weather? With the weather widget on the dashboard. And anyway, i don't know what you're talking about with macs getting hacked. Or Windows being stable since XP. My previous three computers were all windows, running XP, XP, and Vista, and all three of them have gotten multiple viruses. All 4 of my Macs, two iMac G3's (one was a gift, but we kept the other), an iBook, and a MacBook Pro, have never, ever been infected. I go on the same websites, do the same stuff, and never a single virus.
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Post by Qwerty on Jan 11, 2011 3:03:18 GMT
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Post by Rock on Jan 11, 2011 3:19:59 GMT
They don't want to because they don't even want to bother failing.
And now I'm back to the software. Only disabled has yet to respond to that argument, saying that the software is a tad expensive, but good. And so I say again, show me the Windows equivalent for the software found in Mac OS X. In iLife. In iWork. Show. Me. That. Software.
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Post by Qwerty on Jan 11, 2011 3:24:42 GMT
I already have. You show me the mac equivalents of the hundreds of games and thousands of software pieces that are Windows-only.
What's that even supposed to mean? The competition is simply to break into the OSes. Whichever they can break into first. They most certainly would want to break into Windows just as much as Mac. More, even, because it represents more of a challenge, as opposed to the, and I quote, "laughable" Mac security.
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Post by disabled on Jan 11, 2011 3:26:13 GMT
And anyway, i don't know what you're talking about with macs getting hacked. Or Windows being stable since XP. My previous three computers were all windows, running XP, XP, and Vista, and all three of them have gotten multiple viruses. All 4 of my Macs, two iMac G3's (one was a gift, but we kept the other), an iBook, and a MacBook Pro, have never, ever been infected. I go on the same websites, do the same stuff, and never a single virus. If you got viruses on Windows, the only reason you don't have them on Mac is because Mac has a <5% market share. Virus authors have no interest in coding Mac viruses because there is just no market. If Mac had 50% market share you'd have the same amount of viruses on mac then on windows. Thats what I wrote with Macs getting hacked. The security is worse, but nobody cares. Using macs is like having unprotected sex but only with people in Scandinavia (low HIV prevalence) and not being aware of the problem. Using windows with Antivirus and Brain is like having protected sex with people from south africa and being aware of the problem. If you update your software and have either a recent antivirus software or a brain, you won't get a virus on windows (or any system for that matter). *edit* "iLife is a suite [...] for organizing, editing, and publishing photos, movies, and music." "Windows Live Essentials [...] is a suite [...] which aims to offer integrated and bundled e-mail, instant messaging, photo-sharing, blog publishing, security services and other Windows Live entities." (Source: Wikipedia) Sounds quite alike. I can't really compare them though, because I didn't use either of them. The Windows package doesn't seem to have an audio editor, but there are enough free audio editors on Windows. Of course Linux also has similar applications for video, photos, audio, stuff. (Though a really good NLE is missing.) *edit2* If you like Angry Birds, you might want to check out Crush the Castle1 and 2 on armorgames.
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Post by Rock on Jan 11, 2011 11:55:14 GMT
Oh, antivirus software? You mean the stuff that's built into my mac and was supposed to keep my windows machine clean? And I'm talking about downloadable games, disabled.
I'll retaliate more when I come home.
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Post by disabled on Jan 11, 2011 13:43:20 GMT
If you talk about downloadable games, then please answer Qwertys questions. And please show me a screenshot of your build in Antivirus software.
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Post by Fringe Pioneer on Jan 11, 2011 15:08:49 GMT
There's a particular piece of my college paper that I ought to upload, concerning the myth of security from black hats, but the rest of my paper isn't about OSs so much as non-free vs. free software in general. Maybe I'll just copy/paste this piece that I found interesting. Please excuse me for the improper formatting of the citation: a forum post is just not the same as a word processor.
The part of the quote which ought to receive attention is everything after the word "'black'."
In essence, as long as we have people with education in computer science, with a good work ethic, and dedication to the unraveling of relativity of security, security won't be a good factor to use for OS. We could instead talk about the user's needs from a personal computer, as disabled and QwertyuiopThePie mention.
I should probably also add that, whereas I personally use Windows 7 and aim to try (and one day make) some open source operating system, my university employs Mac OS X in the [censored to prevent further discovery of my specific university to those who don't already know], a math-specific "computer lab" at a former store building.
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Post by Necrotising Fasciitis on Jan 11, 2011 16:21:12 GMT
Really a matter on opinions, I've always used Windows XP so that's what i am accustomed to and prefer, but that is just me - if i was brought up using a mac, linux, whatever, i'd probably prefer them instead.
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Post by ~Memzak~ on Jan 11, 2011 16:48:51 GMT
Ubuntu is win. Windows is for gaming and general use. (AKA all my school work is done on windows.)
Although I like Ubuntu too... As for mac... Well their are not bad? XD
The only reason I ever use macs are because in the music department they have all the good music editing software linked up to a keyboard via an iMac. (And I've grown accustomed to logic pro)
For me?
Windows Ubuntu Mac
That's the ladder of which I like most. (windows is ONLY at top because I play all my games on it and do all my school work there too... most of the time I'm to lazy to reboot and switch to Ubuntu anyways)
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Post by Qwerty on Jan 11, 2011 17:13:12 GMT
My problem isn't so much that Rock likes mac. It's the way he talks about it like everyone that doesn't use mac sucks because they can't use Angry Birds, and the fact that his platforms seem to be security and program availability, two things which should never be used as pro-Mac arguments.
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Post by disabled on Jan 11, 2011 17:21:39 GMT
Thats right Qwerty, the biggest problem with Macos is the userbase. I'm not sure if the system finds the users or the users find the system, but somehow most of them are kinda delusional and/or arrogant.
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Post by Rock on Jan 11, 2011 21:07:44 GMT
Ok, lot of posts...more than I expected....
disabled: The antivirus is built in somewhere, I have no idea, all I know is it keeps me safe from the viruses I got when using a Windows machine.
QwertyuiopThePie: I do not talk about Windows users like that, and if I ever have, it was in jest. And stop with the angry birds, I was just using it as an example cuz it pwns.
And Memzak: THANK YOU! What I'm trying to say is that Mac is just so much better because it's just. so. easy! You can access all your apps and software with out having to minimize all your windows. The creative softwares found in iLife or even built into the machine are s amazing. And now the app store lets users download awesome games, utilities, or even education tools and lets them use them without needing an internet connection. And the antivirus! As I have before stated, multiple time, I have never owned nor used a Mac that was, is or ever had been infected with a virus. And they're great for work, too! I have MS word, Adobe CS5, Dictionaries, calanders and organization tools at my fingertips, and hundreds of business and productivity apps available in the app store.
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Post by RubiksMaster123 on Jan 11, 2011 21:19:24 GMT
Of course Vista broke. It's vista. Anyway, Hannah Montana Linux all the way. The other ones vary depending on your purpose, but I do suggest you refrain from using software, on the Mac side at least. It is an important and popular fact that more stuff runs on Windows, and anything that runs on Mac generally has a PC counterpart. The looks hardly matter, since they can (on Windows, anyway) be modified to be just about whatever you want. Heck, I once tried out a Windows XP mod that made it look almost exactly like a Mac with a start button. Angry birds may work on mac, but... Well, one example does not an argument make, especially if followed by an insult. While you have 1 example, I have 389: jayisgames.com/tag/windowspocketnow.com/windows-phone/rovio-founder-confirms-angry-birds-for-windows-phone-7www.liewcf.com/angry-birds-windows-6855/This shows all the games that only work on Windows, exempting Angry Birds (on JayIsGames, anyway). There is no Mac list, because there would not be enough content to fill it. In fact, I'm not sure there's a mac-only game in that entire site. Of course, we can get some third party opinions by people that have tried both Windows and Mac here: forums.cnet.com/7723-6126_102-305017.htmlIf you can find a reliable list of Mac-only versus Window-only games, that isn't biased toward macs, be my guest. I have one for general programs, too: www.google.com/search?q=For+windows&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-awww.google.com/search?q=For+mac&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a634,000,000 > 125,000,000 www.google.com/search?q=For+windows&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&expIds=17259,18167,20782,23756,24692,24878,24879,27400,27915,27955,28155&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=%22windows+only+games%22&cp=1&qe=IndpbmRvd3Mgb25seSBnYW1lcyI&qesig=5pGybqvJnTzMjn8Ni9YGkg&pkc=AFgZ2tlLd5_xsEhJoKlGdocEqR_-cs03SGj8YbbewHyONho0eUXftM69CG_WrNt209iiOBL_xxq-K1DDsjf5eypRA9glGO_y_g&pf=p&sclient=psy&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=g08&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=%22windows+only+games%22&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=9bef8cda26d1a6ec www.google.com/search?q=For+mac&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&expIds=17259,18167,20782,23756,24692,24878,24879,27400,27915,27955,28155&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=%22mac+only+games%22&cp=1&qe=Im1hYyBvbmx5IGdhbWVzIg&qesig=XpHgHEKWTjOhiTOnJniqFg&pkc=AFgZ2tmnE98ac6vUYEQtDhyQYh3y5h4FWJ8CngWeBPfCn9e3_SrQyF_ug8xTSk6j0oeR4bSVT-dzLCuP2L_EBKGltd9ypBX2iA&pf=p&sclient=psy&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=8fT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=%22mac+only+games%22&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=9bef8cda26d1a6ec 106,000 > 37,800. By a lot. www.google.com/search?q=For+windows&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=X18&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&q=%22windows+only+programs%22&aq=f&aqi=g-v2g-o1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=9bef8cda26d1a6ecwww.google.com/search?q=For+mac&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&expIds=17259,18167,20782,23756,24692,24878,24879,27400,27915,27955,28155&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=%22mac+only+programs%22&cp=13&qe=Im1hYyBvbmx5IHByb2dyYW1zIg&qesig=isc3BTSy8LEeapbqgE2GgQ&pkc=AFgZ2tmnE98ac6vUYEQtDhyQYh3y5h4FWJ8CngWeBPfCn9e3_SrQyF_ug8xTSk6j0oeR4bSVT-dzLCuP2L_EBKGltd9ypBX2iA&pf=p&sclient=psy&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=MMo&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=%22mac+only+programs%22&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=9bef8cda26d1a6ec
102,000 > 24,400
Your turn.Yep it broke, after using it for more than a year. windows 7 broke in a few weeks, but i decided to search up how to fix it, and i did.
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Post by disabled on Jan 11, 2011 21:46:41 GMT
The antivirus is built in somewhere MacOSX has no inbuild antivirus. Unless you show me a screen. It is not keeping you safe. There are no Mac viruses, because like most software developers, virus authors don't care about Mac. The same holds for Linux or any other OS then Windows. That doesn't make the system more secure, just less likely to be infected. Thats the sole reason I'd like to see everyone using Macs: So the Mac fanboys finally realize how bad their security really is, because then the bad boys would target their system. So? Every OS can do that since Windows 95. And about the software... for every software on Mac, there is like 10x the software on Windows. Without having used much mac only software, I hear they are really good. And I'm not saying MacOSX is bad or anything. But its not THE solution to all problems. There is nothing you can do with a mac that you can't do on Windows too. But there are things you can do on Windows you can't do on Mac.
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Post by Rock on Jan 11, 2011 22:56:04 GMT
Oh, I see. I meant how you have to either clear your desktop or open the start menu to access your apps. With mac, the doc is always at your disposal.
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Post by vaconcovat on Jan 11, 2011 23:05:17 GMT
I favour windows simply because of its backbone and its compatibility. Sure windows my crash, but when it does, its backbone, DOS comes to the rescue. From my experiences with Mac, you crash, you die. Also, windows is very compatible. Almost everything works on it. It is the jack-of-all-trades of the OS world. Mac, may be amazing for video and sound editing, but from my experiences you cant develop, program or game on it very well. Which are the most important things in life
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Post by RubiksMaster123 on Jan 12, 2011 0:30:43 GMT
I favour windows simply because of its backbone and its compatibility. Sure windows my crash, but when it does, its backbone, DOS comes to the rescue. From my experiences with Mac, you crash, you die. Also, windows is very compatible. Almost everything works on it. It is the jack-of-all-trades of the OS world. Mac, may be amazing for video and sound editing, but from my experiences you cant develop, program or game on it very well. Which are the most important things in life wait, so if your mac crashes, you can't use it anymore? D: i never knew that. well i dont have one
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Post by vaconcovat on Jan 12, 2011 0:42:27 GMT
Maybe it was just me, but we had to take it back to the shop. Complete blackout.
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Post by RubiksMaster123 on Jan 12, 2011 0:43:47 GMT
what counts as a crash? getting infected by a virus? or computer stops working? or what
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Post by disabled on Jan 12, 2011 0:48:16 GMT
Oh, I see. I meant how you have to either clear your desktop or open the start menu to access your apps. With mac, the doc is always at your disposal. Windows 7 has about the same mechanics. Also beginning with Win98 (I guess) there is the quick launch menu, where you can store Programs permanently visible. Though, I never understood, why I would want that many programs permanently on my dock. The programs I often use are running, the other programs are two clicks away... But if it suits you better, there is no problem. Like I said, Win7 has the same thing. Sure windows my crash, but when it does, its backbone, DOS comes to the rescue. How old are you? Windows ME was the last Windows to be based on DOS. Windows2000/XP is a new architecture without any DOS. Also of course you can mess up a Windows system beyond repair. I don't think Windows is more fault tolerant then MacOS.
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Post by priok on Jan 12, 2011 1:35:32 GMT
i do not really know all of the operating systems out side to say what is the best one, I like linux. I have run into a lot of problems, but overall I have had the best experience with linux , and it is also the best for myself. I don't know what is going on these days
i read some of the previous posts, I think disabled is right. if you are looking to play games you should probably use a computer running winbows, there are a few games on steam that also work on mac os x, but not as many. Linux is alright for games, there are some really good ones you can get. I also like that most linux distributions are free, and there is a large amount of free software that is pretty good for stuf
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