Yup, works similarly I beleive.
How was there more complication? Didin't it just have a popup saying "Searching for drivers... downloading drivers... installation succedded/failed"?
Like the pound sign instead of the dollar sign I'm assuming?
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Why Mac? Why did you get a Mac? Why are they Better?
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To me, it's just personal preference.
I can use Windows for what I do perfectly (iTunes, Firefox, iChat, and torrents).
I just like OS X because it's easier to use, and easier to manage, plus by now I'm used to it.
But then again, whenever I go and use my dad's Windows machine, I don't forget that the close button is on the top right, and it comes back to me.
I can use Windows for what I do perfectly (iTunes, Firefox, iChat, and torrents).
I just like OS X because it's easier to use, and easier to manage, plus by now I'm used to it.
But then again, whenever I go and use my dad's Windows machine, I don't forget that the close button is on the top right, and it comes back to me.
I bought a Mac because they're easier to use and navigate than Windows. My Mac doesn't crash (well... very rarely crashes) and it has never gotten a virus before.
Macs are better because they're more practical... I can do so much more with a Mac than I can with Windows. Oh, and they are a lot better looking too! They really do stand out from a crowd.
Macs are better because they're more practical... I can do so much more with a Mac than I can with Windows. Oh, and they are a lot better looking too! They really do stand out from a crowd.
I couldn't say specifically I wasn't really paying too much attention, but just generally more options, more windows, and adverts for buying HP genuine ink, registering my printer etc.
Although OS X obviously warns you of low ink, windows repeatedly opened popups every time I printed something, with adverts for where I should buy ink. Although I'm sure it'll be argued this is the doing of the driver providers, its an example of the general differences in ethos between OS X and Windows.
Actually, I did a little Googling as I wasn't to sure of all the differences, and although the keyboard viewers says 'British' it looks like I've got an 'International American' layout after all!!
The only difference seems to be @ is shift+2 and " is shift+(key just above the left shift key).
I am not please to discover it is actually Apple being the purveyor of non-standard keyboard layouts
1. Visual Appeal
2. Reliable OS
3. All-in one. For any problems I encounter, I can rely on one company, Apple to solve the problem. (On a PC, I would have to contact different places depending on whether it was a software/hardware problem.
4. Smooth and fun using.
2. Reliable OS
3. All-in one. For any problems I encounter, I can rely on one company, Apple to solve the problem. (On a PC, I would have to contact different places depending on whether it was a software/hardware problem.
4. Smooth and fun using.
i got a mac because i was sick of windows. i hate the fact that when you purchase a new computer they put a lot of useless crap on it that just slows it down. no restore disc? that seems miniscule, but it bugs me!
vista is just horrible. why should i have to buy a new computer and then uninstall the os with a previous version?
i was so sick of windows i tried to go a cheaper route and try ubuntu before even thinking of getting a mac. that didn't work out very well either, but i didn't give ubuntu enough of my time.
vista is just horrible. why should i have to buy a new computer and then uninstall the os with a previous version?
i was so sick of windows i tried to go a cheaper route and try ubuntu before even thinking of getting a mac. that didn't work out very well either, but i didn't give ubuntu enough of my time.
Because i like the fonts.
Seriously though, iTunes never worked right in windows, my ipod touch started locking up the system. I installed windows 7 which fixed it for a while but then started having trouble with that so did a fresh install of xp, back to the same initial problem.
I spent some time trying to make xp like os x but then rocket dock would keep freezing, other programs would glitch on restarts.
My Sony VAIO on it's last legs started to get leg burningly hot and the battery was completely dead so i decided to get a macbook and use that as a desktop replacement.
They're some of my reasons anyway, im sure everyones personal experience is different, i never had a problem with viruses/malware etc in windows after learning what firewalls/anti-virus software did.
This Macbook runs a lot smoother than my mates new more powerful Acer but then it did cost twice as much, but then so do Bentleys, Rolexs and Jimmy Choos (not that i own any of them or am trying to make out that there's any superiority, just that people will pay more for things they like from a design point of view even if there is no or little practical advantage).
Seriously though, iTunes never worked right in windows, my ipod touch started locking up the system. I installed windows 7 which fixed it for a while but then started having trouble with that so did a fresh install of xp, back to the same initial problem.
I spent some time trying to make xp like os x but then rocket dock would keep freezing, other programs would glitch on restarts.
My Sony VAIO on it's last legs started to get leg burningly hot and the battery was completely dead so i decided to get a macbook and use that as a desktop replacement.
They're some of my reasons anyway, im sure everyones personal experience is different, i never had a problem with viruses/malware etc in windows after learning what firewalls/anti-virus software did.
This Macbook runs a lot smoother than my mates new more powerful Acer but then it did cost twice as much, but then so do Bentleys, Rolexs and Jimmy Choos (not that i own any of them or am trying to make out that there's any superiority, just that people will pay more for things they like from a design point of view even if there is no or little practical advantage).
I get back the 2GB in HDD space from Virii definitions & program.
I get back the 2-4GB of HDD space from MS updates added on-top of one another over the life of the OS in use.
I get the ability to switch open windows in the same program without cycling through the other applications.
^ this is a few things I'm looking forward too.
I get back the 2-4GB of HDD space from MS updates added on-top of one another over the life of the OS in use.
I get the ability to switch open windows in the same program without cycling through the other applications.
^ this is a few things I'm looking forward too.
For work at home, I own a Mac Pro 8-Core machine (2x2.66 GHz), with 16GB RAM and an ATI Radeon HD 4870.
I work with film, motion graphics, graphic design, and other fields in creative design. I also work in Logic Studio for music production and audio design. Of course, when I am not working on projects, I use this machine as a personal machine to surf the web and check e-mail.
I purchased this Mac Pro not only because of its massive amount of power, but also because of its unrivaled efficiency. I've also admired Mac OSX for quite some time, and I am looking forward to the speed bump I'll be getting on August 28th when Snow Leopard releases.
In terms of general experience, I find Windows to be more standard and "navigable." However, the Mac OSX interface is sleek and streamlined. What is amazing, though, is that Leopard takes that surface visual streamlining, and applies it to the system's behind-the-scenes workings. I've never felt so much responsiveness just working on a computer before. Mac OSX just "feels" better to work on. In addition, many of the applications, including the CS4 Suite, run better on Mac OSX than on Windows.
And whenever I need to use Windows, I find it very easy to either access Windows XP 64-bit in VMWare Fusion, or quickly reboot and run Windows 7 64-bit. This ability, for me, justifies Apple's higher price tag. I get the best of both worlds, as well as a colossal amount of power to run it on. No flaws, just quick and snappy computing and higher productivity.
I also own a 2009 Macbook Pro 13". It serves more as a family travel computer, and my parents use it for occasional surfing and e-mail. I use it as either a remote desktop to use my Mac Pro externally while I am away or downstairs, or I use it on-the-go for academic purposes.
I'd rather take 2.5 GHz Macbook Pro at 13" for $1399 than a cheap netbook with a fraction of the power and efficiency at $399. Apple's Macbook line consists of beautiful machines, and they are just as efficient as the Mac Pro line.
I work with film, motion graphics, graphic design, and other fields in creative design. I also work in Logic Studio for music production and audio design. Of course, when I am not working on projects, I use this machine as a personal machine to surf the web and check e-mail.
I purchased this Mac Pro not only because of its massive amount of power, but also because of its unrivaled efficiency. I've also admired Mac OSX for quite some time, and I am looking forward to the speed bump I'll be getting on August 28th when Snow Leopard releases.
In terms of general experience, I find Windows to be more standard and "navigable." However, the Mac OSX interface is sleek and streamlined. What is amazing, though, is that Leopard takes that surface visual streamlining, and applies it to the system's behind-the-scenes workings. I've never felt so much responsiveness just working on a computer before. Mac OSX just "feels" better to work on. In addition, many of the applications, including the CS4 Suite, run better on Mac OSX than on Windows.
And whenever I need to use Windows, I find it very easy to either access Windows XP 64-bit in VMWare Fusion, or quickly reboot and run Windows 7 64-bit. This ability, for me, justifies Apple's higher price tag. I get the best of both worlds, as well as a colossal amount of power to run it on. No flaws, just quick and snappy computing and higher productivity.
I also own a 2009 Macbook Pro 13". It serves more as a family travel computer, and my parents use it for occasional surfing and e-mail. I use it as either a remote desktop to use my Mac Pro externally while I am away or downstairs, or I use it on-the-go for academic purposes.
I'd rather take 2.5 GHz Macbook Pro at 13" for $1399 than a cheap netbook with a fraction of the power and efficiency at $399. Apple's Macbook line consists of beautiful machines, and they are just as efficient as the Mac Pro line.
Sorry - I find this not to be the case. Have you tried PSCS4 and PremCS4 on a dual quad-core-Xeon recently under XP64?
On similar hardware - CS4 apps are noticeably better under XP I find.
The software I love. The hardware sucks though. Where is my 15 inch MBP with expresscard? Or the 1680x1050 screen? Well I can get matte finally but I want more resolution. It is so expensive too.
Back to software:
Expose is the biggest thing I miss on windows. I hit f9 and it does nothing or something I don't want it to do. If I want to get to the desktop and I am on the internet I hit f11 and the internet exploder window gets bigger. I hate that. There are things I like about windows (XP) better and even more things I like about 10.5 better.
See why I hackintosh?
Back to software:
Expose is the biggest thing I miss on windows. I hit f9 and it does nothing or something I don't want it to do. If I want to get to the desktop and I am on the internet I hit f11 and the internet exploder window gets bigger. I hate that. There are things I like about windows (XP) better and even more things I like about 10.5 better.
See why I hackintosh?
On similar hardware, using Ai, Fl and occasionally Ps (All CS4), I have to say that they run better on OS X. At least, in terms of stability.
I started out with a hackintosh, then got a macbook. I was having trouble with windows and had to wipe everything the second time in two months. I said enough, got Ubuntu. Loved it, everything went awesomely well, things ran much smoother than on windows (and those were early versions of Ubuntu). But there was a big lack of solid software, I do music. Knowing about my new love for alternative OSes, my brother told me to try hackintosh. He already like mac os as his band mate had been using a powerbook and could get things done and out. So I did, everything worked, I was in awe, I remember the first time I saw the welcome video and the first time
I actually fell in love with the Unix way of handling windows and expose, wouldn't trade that. I needed a laptop for university, my choice was clear. I waited a few months for the unibody macbook. Awesome machine. No slow downs, ever. Even with a millions things running, nothings gives. I never have seen that on a windows machine.
Hot, reliable machine with a nice workflow.
I actually fell in love with the Unix way of handling windows and expose, wouldn't trade that. I needed a laptop for university, my choice was clear. I waited a few months for the unibody macbook. Awesome machine. No slow downs, ever. Even with a millions things running, nothings gives. I never have seen that on a windows machine.
Hot, reliable machine with a nice workflow.
I bought my iMac because of my 1GB iPod and I needed a new computer, the mobo on my pc died on me. I bought my Ipod when it first came out and I was just stunned at the appearance and how well it has worked with the wicked beating its taken. The quality and look of my iPod was the hook line and sinker for me pulling the trigger on my iMac.
LOL. Sorry, found that quiet funny.
I was a senior in high school for a few years hahaha
AL9o :apple
A recommendation to anyone:
Get what feels right to you. The whole Mac vs. PC thing is childish. A computer is only meant to be a means to an end and not something you should define yourself by.
I use a Mac because I've had bad experiences with PC's, prefer the Mac UI and I like design minimalism which the Mac hardware has. I prefer to buy Apple products because I've never had to fix them. They allow me to get what I need to get done. Others may have a different experience and choose Windows.
It's not about the computer you use but what you do with it.
Get what feels right to you. The whole Mac vs. PC thing is childish. A computer is only meant to be a means to an end and not something you should define yourself by.
I use a Mac because I've had bad experiences with PC's, prefer the Mac UI and I like design minimalism which the Mac hardware has. I prefer to buy Apple products because I've never had to fix them. They allow me to get what I need to get done. Others may have a different experience and choose Windows.
It's not about the computer you use but what you do with it.
I got my first Mac in 1991 (Macintosh Classic). Had my first taste of Midi back then. Mac made me love computers and PC Dos made me despise them lol!
However I abandoned Mac for over a decade building PC's myself instead!
This all changed when the Intel MacPro came out!
Finally 2 computers in one!
I love my MacPro 2008 8 core for the following reason's
1 Looks Great
2 It's quiet
3 A powerhouse with such expandability as far as ram, Expansion slots etc.
4 Finally a computer that works easily with any kind of external devices I use!
5 No Virus attacks on OSX !
I use it mainly for the following:
OSX: Daily computer using email, internet, iphoto , itunes, imovie, Me.com account + Logic Pro for recording guitar and vocals.
Windows Ultimate 7 (Bootcamp and VMware Fusion)
I am a holder of a Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Pilot's License and sometimes I like using FSX to hone my skills. So Basically I use Windows 7 Ultimate Beta to run my simulator
However I abandoned Mac for over a decade building PC's myself instead!
This all changed when the Intel MacPro came out!
Finally 2 computers in one!
I love my MacPro 2008 8 core for the following reason's
1 Looks Great
2 It's quiet
3 A powerhouse with such expandability as far as ram, Expansion slots etc.
4 Finally a computer that works easily with any kind of external devices I use!
5 No Virus attacks on OSX !
I use it mainly for the following:
OSX: Daily computer using email, internet, iphoto , itunes, imovie, Me.com account + Logic Pro for recording guitar and vocals.
Windows Ultimate 7 (Bootcamp and VMware Fusion)
I am a holder of a Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Pilot's License and sometimes I like using FSX to hone my skills. So Basically I use Windows 7 Ultimate Beta to run my simulator
I think John said it best
http://www.apple.com/business/profiles/suhr/
- Suhr Guitars, Founder John Suhr.
http://www.apple.com/business/profiles/suhr/
I'm considering a Mac because I heard you can go on porn sites with them and not have to worry about viruses and slow downs.
To me, Windows and PC's just suck. Nothing more to it.
It looks like absolute crap. It feels slow, bloated, and full of excess. The Windows file system is a disaster. It's so $%^&ing hard to delete a program. Most free applications are filled with ads and spyware. It seems like everything I downloaded had 5 more applications with it running in the background.
I can't believe I used to once use them.
The hardware is downright ugly. Loud and annoying. When I had problems with my PC crashing, I was constantly told to call Microsoft, only to hear from Microsoft that I'd need to call Toshiba, only to hear I need to call Microsoft again. The components feel cheap and shoddy, too. My Toshiba notebook had the side fan grill falling off within a month. The display had me moving on an angle only to view a resolution of 1280X800 on a 15" display.
It's bad out there. I'm extremely glad I've discovered Macs.
It looks like absolute crap. It feels slow, bloated, and full of excess. The Windows file system is a disaster. It's so $%^&ing hard to delete a program. Most free applications are filled with ads and spyware. It seems like everything I downloaded had 5 more applications with it running in the background.
I can't believe I used to once use them.
The hardware is downright ugly. Loud and annoying. When I had problems with my PC crashing, I was constantly told to call Microsoft, only to hear from Microsoft that I'd need to call Toshiba, only to hear I need to call Microsoft again. The components feel cheap and shoddy, too. My Toshiba notebook had the side fan grill falling off within a month. The display had me moving on an angle only to view a resolution of 1280X800 on a 15" display.
It's bad out there. I'm extremely glad I've discovered Macs.