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IYO, what's the best thing about mac's?
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there are a few reasons that i like Mac's
1) I've only crashed completely once when I kp'ed when testing how many app's i could run at the same time (32) before having any problems
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2) I own a cube it's so cool
3) i can't remember the last time I installed a driver stuff just work's out of the box my school was amazed when they saw me connect to one off there printers t print out some coursework the admin asked me "do you have the same printer at home?" I replied "no I have a mac no driver's needed" he now has a 1 GHz ti-book
4) hacking, I challenged my friend to hack into my mac first he tried a worm, worm received did nothing then he tried directly accessing my mac via smb Hit the firewall then i disabled the fire wall just to see what would happen and he hit file-vault's 128 bit encryption
5) 10.3 looks so cool
6)I can access any file in my whole school's network The school has some weird setup that my mac completely ignores!!!!! The admin found me when he tracked the connection he was annoyed very annoyed.
1) I've only crashed completely once when I kp'ed when testing how many app's i could run at the same time (32) before having any problems
.2) I own a cube it's so cool
3) i can't remember the last time I installed a driver stuff just work's out of the box my school was amazed when they saw me connect to one off there printers t print out some coursework the admin asked me "do you have the same printer at home?" I replied "no I have a mac no driver's needed" he now has a 1 GHz ti-book
4) hacking, I challenged my friend to hack into my mac first he tried a worm, worm received did nothing then he tried directly accessing my mac via smb Hit the firewall then i disabled the fire wall just to see what would happen and he hit file-vault's 128 bit encryption
5) 10.3 looks so cool
6)I can access any file in my whole school's network The school has some weird setup that my mac completely ignores!!!!! The admin found me when he tracked the connection he was annoyed very annoyed.
OSX
It's Unix base has achieved the following advantages over Windoze.
1) More flexible
2) More powerful
3) Infinitely more robust
4) More stable
5) More um multitaskingable. eg as I write I am also scanning photos and at the same time exporting a whole movie in FCE (which therefore has to render the whole thing). On my PC, everything stopped whenever I scanned.
6) There's a stack of *high quality* freeware
7) Applications are sooooooooooooo much smaller
Other reasons
8) OSX looks and feels better
9) iCal
10) Office vX is better than any Windoze version
11) Macs and Powerbooks come bundled with excellent free software
12) MacRumors
13) MacUpdate
14) Safari (except for firewall probs)
15) Safari's open all links in a group option (I've wanted that for 7 years!!)
16) And, they look better
It's Unix base has achieved the following advantages over Windoze.
1) More flexible
2) More powerful
3) Infinitely more robust
4) More stable
5) More um multitaskingable. eg as I write I am also scanning photos and at the same time exporting a whole movie in FCE (which therefore has to render the whole thing). On my PC, everything stopped whenever I scanned.
6) There's a stack of *high quality* freeware
7) Applications are sooooooooooooo much smaller
Other reasons
8) OSX looks and feels better
9) iCal
10) Office vX is better than any Windoze version
11) Macs and Powerbooks come bundled with excellent free software
12) MacRumors
13) MacUpdate
14) Safari (except for firewall probs)
15) Safari's open all links in a group option (I've wanted that for 7 years!!)
16) And, they look better
leet1-
do you have anything to say here other than "disputing" other people's comments?
these are opinions, as always, and are not really meant to be "proven" or be the "truth." in fact, this is a thread about the "best" thing about a Mac - it's one of many reasons many of us like a Mac...
great there are free virus softwares...
great there are pop-up blockers...
yeah, RAM may be a factor in one poster's multi-tasking problem on a PC...
so what?
do you have anything to say here other than "disputing" other people's comments?
these are opinions, as always, and are not really meant to be "proven" or be the "truth." in fact, this is a thread about the "best" thing about a Mac - it's one of many reasons many of us like a Mac...
great there are free virus softwares...
great there are pop-up blockers...
yeah, RAM may be a factor in one poster's multi-tasking problem on a PC...
so what?
Originally posted by jxyama
leet1-
do you have anything to say here other than "disputing" other people's comments?
great there are free virus softwares...
great there are pop-up blockers...
yeah, RAM may be a factor in one poster's multi-tasking problem on a PC...
so what?
Why would I try to dispute the things people like about macs? I was simply providing links to things to help them when they are on a PC. For some reason people think PC virus software is insanely expensive...when actually you can get it for free.
The point about the ram was, you can't compare two systems handling more programs if the factors aren't the same<i.e. one has 256megs of ram, other has 512> Just not a right comparison.
I realized another thing that I love about my mac.
My eMac 700 is faster than every pc made!!!!!!
Now, before you all tell me I've huffed too much paint, here me out. While my processor and system may not exactly compete with an intel or AMD, I can. Basically, a computer is only as fast as the person using it. And I can get so much more done on a mac than a faster pc.
Why? Every task on the pc involves so many more steps than the mac. EXAMPLE (adding an app to the dock/start menu)
WINDOZE:
1)click on start menu, open system prefs
2)select start menu from other menu
3)scroll through list until u find app
4)check box by app
5)close both windows, celebrate with a drink
APPLE:
1)Drag app icon to dock
2)celebrate with a drink
Screw a 999999999999999 ghz intel running windows, I'll take a 300 mhz G3 with some version of OS X anyday of the week.
My eMac 700 is faster than every pc made!!!!!!
Now, before you all tell me I've huffed too much paint, here me out. While my processor and system may not exactly compete with an intel or AMD, I can. Basically, a computer is only as fast as the person using it. And I can get so much more done on a mac than a faster pc.
Why? Every task on the pc involves so many more steps than the mac. EXAMPLE (adding an app to the dock/start menu)
WINDOZE:
1)click on start menu, open system prefs
2)select start menu from other menu
3)scroll through list until u find app
4)check box by app
5)close both windows, celebrate with a drink
APPLE:
1)Drag app icon to dock
2)celebrate with a drink
Screw a 999999999999999 ghz intel running windows, I'll take a 300 mhz G3 with some version of OS X anyday of the week.
The thing I loved most when I switched was the ease of use, and that still is my favorite thing. "It just works" is an accurate statement but it sounds like an advertising soundbite (actually it is, isn't it?) so I'll reword it: I spend a lot of time working with my computer and almost no time working on my computer. Anything I've plugged into my computer has worked. Everything I've asked it to do, it's done.
There are lots of other things I love about the Mac, but that's easily #1.
There are lots of other things I love about the Mac, but that's easily #1.
1) Unix ((multitasking-) performance/stability)
2) Aqua (it is beautiful)
3) easy to use/manage.
4) Application packages.
5) support of open standards.
6) No registry.
7) No DLL hell.
8) No defrag.
9) No annoying popups.
10) No insulting wizards.
11) OSX doesn't become slow overtime.
12) PowerPC / logic design (internal)
13) external design.
14) The Mac community.
2) Aqua (it is beautiful)
3) easy to use/manage.
4) Application packages.
5) support of open standards.
6) No registry.
7) No DLL hell.
8) No defrag.
9) No annoying popups.
10) No insulting wizards.
11) OSX doesn't become slow overtime.
12) PowerPC / logic design (internal)
13) external design.
14) The Mac community.
You meanOriginally posted by leet1
or .....
1. Drag shortcut to start menu
lol
1. find app and make shortcut
2. drag shortcut to start menu
3. celebrate with drink
Nope, when you install a program on windows, it usually places a shortcut on your desk, so no need to go and find it, unless you chose not to.
Actually, you can also just right click and say send to start menu.
Don't make it sound like its insanely longer of a process to do on windows than OSX
to me, it sounds like you are trying to turn this into a PC vs. Mac thread again by trying to burden the proof for some of the reasons posted. but that's just my opinion.
this is not about comparing two platforms to see which is better. it's just a small thread to see what you like about a Mac. it's not why is a Mac better than a PC thread. some of us may have done a comparison - so what? we are posting opinions about our personal experiences. it seems as if your intention is to nitpick every aspect of every poster...
by the way, if those free virus software are so good, why is there a multi-billion dollar antivirus industry? (this is a genuine question - i haven't owned a PC in a few years so i don't honestly know much about anti-virus software.) (notice i said i haven't owned... i have been using PCs all the time, but the last one i've owned and personally maintained was 6 or so years ago.)
Matter of fact, you don't have to "install" most OSX apps, you just drag the icon to the destination. Further support that most tasks are simpler on a mac.
The only thing my pc (I do own one) did to simplify my life was make me use computers less. On the other hand, my mac is a pleasure to use instead of a burden, and I find myself actually interested in using it.
The only thing my pc (I do own one) did to simplify my life was make me use computers less. On the other hand, my mac is a pleasure to use instead of a burden, and I find myself actually interested in using it.
Re: Free anti-virus software
From what I've seen of "free" anti-virus software, they seem to mostly fall into 2 categories:
1) online checkers
2) trial/crippled versions of commercial software
Type 1 does nothing to safeguard you from getting viruses in the first place and can't scan on file access or unattended at a scheduled time.
Type 2 often provides a bare minimum of functionality, but is only good for a trial period or doesn't have the features you really need to provide adequate protection.
As the saying goes, "something is better than nothing", but remember "you get what you pay for".
From what I've seen of "free" anti-virus software, they seem to mostly fall into 2 categories:
1) online checkers
2) trial/crippled versions of commercial software
Type 1 does nothing to safeguard you from getting viruses in the first place and can't scan on file access or unattended at a scheduled time.
Type 2 often provides a bare minimum of functionality, but is only good for a trial period or doesn't have the features you really need to provide adequate protection.
As the saying goes, "something is better than nothing", but remember "you get what you pay for".
Re: IYO, what's the best thing about mac's?
But anyway...Simply put, everything is just easier on a Mac.
I thought it was "talk amongst yourselves"
But anyway...Simply put, everything is just easier on a Mac.
Here's my favorite:
Task: Change your startup disk.
XP:
1. Right click on the "My Computer" icon.
2. Select "System Properties".
3. Click the "Advanced" tab.
4. Click "Startup and Recovery" button.
5. Select the boot system you want to use.
6. Decide if you would like to select your boot system each time you start or restart.
6a. Mark appropriate choice.
6b. Click "Apply" or "OK" (I can't remember if this step was actually involved but is typical of a Windows dialog box.)
7. Click "Start" menu.
8. Select "Shut Down".
9. Select "Restart".
Mac OS X:
1. Go to the Dock or Apple menu.
2. Select "System Preferences".
3. Click "Startup Disk".
3. Select the disk or volume you want to use.
4. Click "Restart".
But to answer the question, I like using a Mac because of the OS. To me, OS X is just a nicer environment to work in.
The one best thing.. hmm there are so many..
I'd say that my Mac has a soul.. it's like a friend.. it has a life and a real feeling to it.
I know it sounds 'fruity,' but I've owned many PCs and they only feel like an appliance. I mean who gets attached to a fridge or stove?
I'd say that my Mac has a soul.. it's like a friend.. it has a life and a real feeling to it.
I know it sounds 'fruity,' but I've owned many PCs and they only feel like an appliance. I mean who gets attached to a fridge or stove?
i realize that while i'm a PC user, i'm still repeatedly drawn to the mac.
1) look at my theme. I'm using the "iTunes" Visual Style.
2) I absolutely cannot go back to using IE, when i'm using Mozilla Firebird.
-that means protection from the popups/security issues.
-integrated popup blocker means not extra threads/programs running in the background.
As a gamer, my pc has never felt like an "appliance" but i can see how the pc's at "work" (at the job PC's are loaded with security measures so the less computer savvy don't mistakenly and ignorantly load the computers with gator/spyware; or open attachments even when the IT office had repeatedly warned them 2 days ago not to open attachments.
In those cases, the PC's are ugly and unfriendly--and that's completely understandable.
1) look at my theme. I'm using the "iTunes" Visual Style.
2) I absolutely cannot go back to using IE, when i'm using Mozilla Firebird.
-that means protection from the popups/security issues.
-integrated popup blocker means not extra threads/programs running in the background.
As a gamer, my pc has never felt like an "appliance" but i can see how the pc's at "work" (at the job PC's are loaded with security measures so the less computer savvy don't mistakenly and ignorantly load the computers with gator/spyware; or open attachments even when the IT office had repeatedly warned them 2 days ago not to open attachments.
In those cases, the PC's are ugly and unfriendly--and that's completely understandable.
Eple: You'd be suprised how little spyware gets through if you use Mozilla Firebird and Spybot (i haven't even checked in 3 months; i'm that confident nothing has gotten through).
OH--and obviously not downloading useless utilities/programs from cnet.com or download.com or kazaa.
Obviously, most of the general public still uses IE (and while Spybot can "immunize" IE from executing Active X among other things); it does nothing to teach the general public COMMON SENSE not to install kazaa. Sigh. Until then, install Spybot S & D on friends/family's computers and help them out =D
PS: I don't think there are as many useless utilities for the Mac as there are for the PC (several vs. millions? haha)
OH--and obviously not downloading useless utilities/programs from cnet.com or download.com or kazaa.
Obviously, most of the general public still uses IE (and while Spybot can "immunize" IE from executing Active X among other things); it does nothing to teach the general public COMMON SENSE not to install kazaa. Sigh. Until then, install Spybot S & D on friends/family's computers and help them out =D
PS: I don't think there are as many useless utilities for the Mac as there are for the PC (several vs. millions? haha)