It's nonetheless rather frustrating to be eternally stuck in a holding pattern for a Mac that Apple will never make though.
I want to give Apple my money but they don't want it. It gets old after awhile.
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I want to give Apple my money but they don't want it. It gets old after awhile.
Doesn't matter how bad it is, it'll be installed on 99.9% of PCs by default, so it will make loads of money for Microsoft and perpetuate the status quo, causing untold misery for millions and hindering the technological progress of mankind in the process.
Not that I mind... one of my best clients is an IT security company. Go Microsoft, build another OS as good as your last one!
I do too - the "Laptop Hunters" series is clever and entertaining.
I'm glad that you didn't use a similar misspelling for "coming"....
Don't worry, Steve is gone and passed the baton to a bean counter. A mini-tower will be out shortly.
Microsoft has done more for Mankind than Apple - Microsoft created the Internet
(...wait while the fanbois start foaming at the mouth because of the title...)
Seriously.
Although TBL invented the web in the early 90's, it was basically a curiousity used by a few people with incompatible servers and browsers running on the 2^12 different versions of UNIX and other proprietary systems (like NeXT) on the nascent Internet.
When Windows 95 launched with native TCP/IP networking, suddenly there were millions and millions of users with compatible (still proprietary rather than standard, but compatible) browsers. e-Commerce was possible - a business could reach most computer users in their homes without lots of specialized coding.
Apple would have closed its doors if Microsoft had not created Internet Explorer for the MAC.
(...wait while the fanbois start foaming at the mouth because of the title...)
Seriously.
Although TBL invented the web in the early 90's, it was basically a curiousity used by a few people with incompatible servers and browsers running on the 2^12 different versions of UNIX and other proprietary systems (like NeXT) on the nascent Internet.
When Windows 95 launched with native TCP/IP networking, suddenly there were millions and millions of users with compatible (still proprietary rather than standard, but compatible) browsers. e-Commerce was possible - a business could reach most computer users in their homes without lots of specialized coding.
Apple would have closed its doors if Microsoft had not created Internet Explorer for the MAC.
I just put my troll armor on to come in and say I agree 100%. I was going to type out a similar post until I read yours. And before someone starts calling me a fanboy I'll squash that one. I'm just stepping back and looking at the big picture. I'm not drinking anybody's koolaid here, unlike a lot of you.
And some people prefer "PCs." And, get this, Vista isn't as bad as the majority of you think. Now I wonder why some people can't accept that and move on?
Well, we just had that recent OS X trojan. I personally can not WAIT for the day OS X becomes more popular and starts having the same malware issues. It's already starting folks. Maybe it will knock some people off their high horse.
Except.... its not. Windows is only virus-ridden if you're a complete idiot, if people were educated on smart internet practices it would cut down on a lot of virus issues. Actually, the biggest weakness in ANY OS is the user, and that is how a lot of virii get in place.
Windows is just as reliable as any other OS. I go for months without rebooting on Windows just as I do on my OS X and Linux boxes, no issues, no crashes, no grief and frustration.
Most people *are* idiots - not because they're necessarily stupid when it comes to tech, but because of busy lives, not enough time to learn, etc. Well-egnineered technology (consuemr technology) shouldn't have steep learning curves. In fact, the more idiot-proof it is, the better. Now, having said that, clicking on obviously dubious links shoud be clear to anyone, even Mac users. But alas . . .
So yes, people shold be more open to education about tech, but at the same time, if tech doesn't follow the KISS principle to some degree, it certainly doesn't help.
The only reason you don't have to run AV software is because you're not popular enough yet, but don't worry, if you have your way, your day is coming. For the record, I don't run any AV software on Windows, of course I'm intelligent enough to realize when something isn't something I should be opening.
I don't do any maintenance except for occasional clean ups of my crap, and updates. The same as I do on my OS X box.
OS X isn't any more stable than Vista in any way that I have seen. Both stay up until I reboot them, often for several weeks or a few months on end.
Compatibility issues? None here, a few ancient programs won't run, then again, a few ancient Mac programs won't run on OS X either.
Better looking? blah blah blah, it is all personal preference. There are pros and cons to OS X as well as Windows as far as UI goes.
Unix? Great. I don't do much that requires Unix on my main machines, I tend to use Linux servers for that crap.
Better-designed? Cleaner code? You've worked for both companies and see what is ticking under the hood? DIDN'T THINK SO.
Better looking? You mentioned the same thing twice... are you running out of FUD?
Resale value is driven by Apple due to the high cost to buy a new one. Same reason why a Mercedes has a higher resale value than a Toyota. Doesn't mean much for quality/etc, just means it costs more. If you LIKE doing work on your Mac, enjoy it. But don't think you're some great person "educating" people on the problems with Windows when you don't even use it yourself.
Yes, the user is the weakest link. The same link that is present on Macs and PCs. So blaming Windows for the malware doesn't even make sense.
It is ridiculously good. I've never used a beta OS that was this stable and this well put together. Vista's betas were a nightmare compared to 7. I think Microsoft finally got it right with this new OS, and I look forward to both the RC next month and the final release. I think that having Snow Leopard and Windows 7 on the same machine will make me quite happy, computer-wise.
Where do you want us to move to? This is a Mac site, we come here because we like Macs.
You'll have a long wait; Apple's market share is unlikely to increase into double figures.
Only if Apple starts building boring boxes aimed at the corporate market. And then... well, they wouldn't be Apple, would they. So I sincerely hope they stay in their niche.
Here we go again with the same tired car analogies...
At least the next person who uses a German premium car in the analogy. How come there's never an American car involved? Hmm? Apple is an American company, after all. You're not ashamed of American cars, are you?
Hands off the Germans, they already have their own computer brand (Siemens), and stick to American cars manufactured in Asia. Here are some to choose from:
- Chevrolet Matiz
- Buick Excelle/Chevy Lacetti
- Chinese Ford Focus
There. Pick your Mac.
Thank god. I can stop spending my money on non-Apple hardware and software.
On a side note. I'm elbow to elbow in the previous generation of Focus in the front. It's rather annoying. Unlike my my Hyundai Elantra.
Well, I agree with that. If you do indeed want to use OS X, but your particular hardware need is unmet, I sympathize.
I've said before that a tower around the $1500 mark would do very well IMO, and I certainly don't oppose Apple making one.
The Mac vs PC debate can never be won by either side. Why? Because most arguments are subjective. However, there are certain facts that are true.
1. Malware is not a big problem on the Mac.
2. Macs require less set-up, configuration and maintenance than a Windows-PC and whatever is required is much easier on a Mac.
3. Macs run faster on the same hardware than Windows-PCs.
You can argue back and forth on UIs, software, hardware, ad nauseum, but most people who have used both systems can agree on those three points.
These are the points that Apple needs to hammer home to the masses. That's why these ads are so great. They keep hitting the same points over and over (in a clever way!) and soon, more and more people will get the idea.
1. Malware is not a big problem on the Mac.
2. Macs require less set-up, configuration and maintenance than a Windows-PC and whatever is required is much easier on a Mac.
3. Macs run faster on the same hardware than Windows-PCs.
You can argue back and forth on UIs, software, hardware, ad nauseum, but most people who have used both systems can agree on those three points.
These are the points that Apple needs to hammer home to the masses. That's why these ads are so great. They keep hitting the same points over and over (in a clever way!) and soon, more and more people will get the idea.
I smile at the ignorance of the fanbois who bring up Hyundai as the "poster child" of cheap auto crap - like Hyundai is the "Yugo" of the day.
They obviously have not spent much time driving or looking at recent mid-range or above Hyundais - I have, and it really makes me wonder if I've thrown a lot of money away by buying European sports sedans....
Linky please - you can't make an absurd claim like that without a pointer to proof....
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The only reason fanbois would start foaming at the mouth was because of your ridiculous ignorance and rewriting of history. The Internet standards in use today (DNS, SMTP, POP3 among others) were all written, standardised and in working order before Windows was even an idea in the back of Bill's head.
The Internet itself was close to 25 years old when TCP/IP finally shipped standard in Windows (which was 3.11 fyi, not 95).
All those proprietary Unix systems ? They were communicating with each other, through standard protocols. Microsoft is the one that tried to destroy the Internet with MSN back in the day and failed miserably. Vendor lock-in vs wide open network with documented protocols that are standard.
PCs can have better specs than Macs but they provide a much better overall experience.
Sorry, I definitely have to disagree. When shopping for a car for my wife last year, we looked at $30,000 Hyundai sport utility vehicles, and they were crap. Creaky, plastic junk.
We bought a Toyota instead, and the fit and finish is definitely better. But enjoy the Hyundai; you're welcome to disagree.