What computers do you use? PC MAC??

ksfrogman · 05-20-2007, 10:35 AM

Both. PC because of games, but Windows is a retarded version of the Mac OS. Constantly interrupts you with unnecessary messages.

PC: "Are you sure you want to do this?"
USER: "Oh, now that you ask, I'll change my mind."

USER: "I'll make a phone call. (310) 555 - ...."
SMARTPHONE WINDOWS: "Your battery is 75% charged!"
USER: "wtf?"

ski360 · 05-20-2007, 10:51 AM

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krazykanuck · 05-20-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Both. PC because of games, but Windows is a retarded version of the Mac OS. Constantly interrupts you with unnecessary messages.

PC: "Are you sure you want to do this?"
USER: "Oh, now that you ask, I'll change my mind."

USER: "I'll make a phone call. (310) 555 - ...."
SMARTPHONE WINDOWS: "Your battery is 75% charged!"
USER: "wtf?"

haha. Yep, sounds like windows would do, but my 8125 just turns itself off whenever it gets moody, it usually doesn't tell me anything like that. Maybe its sending me a special signal when it won't let me select anything by my email. hmm...

TahoeOG · 05-22-2007, 03:39 PM

i have a mac. I used PC all my life. Heck i even went to computer tech support school and graduated. I fixed all of my friends and families computers and like PC. I was "used" to the problems so never thought of them as problems. Nothing wrong with buying a new pc and

plugging everything together, installing all the drivers, rebooting, uninstalling added junk, rebooting, erasing added folders, etc...

I never had experience on a mac, and just pretty much scared to use one because of the feeling of having zero control of a operating system. That's because i didn't know anything about mac. Anyway, one day i got a bonus from work ($1500) and though, well, hell why NOT?.. Went to the apple store in the mall and purchased a imac (this was like 6 months ago)

I bought it home, pluged it in the wall and plugged the keyboard in. Turned it on, answered simple questions, and that's it.. Operating system done. I was like?? WTF???.. how are the drivers?.. where's all the added junk?... where's all the rebooting? and why does the screen look sooo hot?

Anyway i was clueless to mac, didn't know how to creat a shortcut... 2 weeks later, i FREAKEN love mac. I will NOT look back. Viruses and spyware, and rebooting, blue screen of death, freezing, drivers, etc... it goes on and on and on... I'm spend more time USING my computer more than changing things here and there.

Mac lover and don't look foward to being prisoner of a 2d world of PC. There are other options out their. Like banks, it's cool to shop around to see if you are still getting something competative.

1 month after my computer purchase, my girlfriend purchased her macbook. We're both loving it and looking foward to leapard.

Love MAC, can't look back to PC.

TahoeOG · 07-10-2007, 12:20 PM

Update:

Still have not encountered any problems with mac. No freezing, no errors, everything is A OK!!!... I'm really happy i have it and my girl is as well...

Another update.. My brothers old IBM think pad gaveo out on him.. So for fathers day i wanted to get him a computer. Well i went to circuit city and checked out their pc... Bad news, all computer come preinstalled with windows vista.... Anyway have to get the computer, monitor, antivirus, adware remover, spam mail remover, spyware sweeper, etc..... FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!!!!

went to the computer store and got him a mac!!!

He stays to 3am playing around with it!

CnoteMD · 07-10-2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CnoteMD

I have been using PC for years, but my next computer will be a MAC. I have gotten fed up with the constant security flaws and computer crashes so common when using a PC with Windows.

With a PC, I find myself formatting my HD and starting from scratch every 1-2 years.

I went ahead and got a 24 inch iMac about 2 weeks after making that last post and couldn't be happier. This has been the most trouble-free computer I've EVER had!

ksfrogman · 07-10-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billmister

Update:

Still have not encountered any problems with mac. No freezing, no errors, everything is A OK!!!... I'm really happy i have it and my girl is as well...

Another update.. My brothers old IBM think pad gaveo out on him.. So for fathers day i wanted to get him a computer. Well i went to circuit city and checked out their pc... Bad news, all computer come preinstalled with windows vista.... Anyway have to get the computer, monitor, antivirus, adware remover, spam mail remover, spyware sweeper, etc..... FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!!!!

went to the computer store and got him a mac!!!

He stays to 3am playing around with it!

Yes, the Mac OS is very eloquently designed. I'm not sure what my next desktop computer will be. I have actually gotten used to several of the Windows features, and it's obvious that Microsoft keeps copying aspects of Apple's way of doing things.

!Xoible · 07-10-2007, 12:31 PM

the poll doesnt include an option i'd pick. I have only used windows, and love it and develop on it too, so i have to have it.
but i wouldnt mind using a mac or running windows on a VM image on the Mac

just4kickz · 07-10-2007, 12:40 PM

usually use PCs... preferred brands are Sony, Fujitsu, or self-made.

but ive grown up on macs from school as Apple donates comps to our nearby school each yr.

missingpiggy · 07-10-2007, 12:47 PM

Use MBP and ThinkPad at work. MBP running Parallels - Vista Business at home!

MikeCCrutchfield · 07-10-2007, 12:53 PM

XP, VISTA, Mac Mini, Mac Book Pro and a disassembled linux box

DasBlitz · 07-10-2007, 01:31 PM

I use windows currently on a custom PC. Using Vista now. Works flawlessly. Windows has its shit but truthfully many of the viruses etc. are due to its popularity.

My girlfriend recently got a Macbook for College. So now I use that whenever I can because she basically thinks I know how to use it. I like the Macbook, the software is good but now with Vista theres nothing hugely different between the two.

Zephyr15 · 07-10-2007, 01:36 PM

I've predominately been a PC user, but in college did use Macs for graphics stuff. Will be buying a new desktop soon and am considering both.

rpiopio · 07-10-2007, 02:15 PM

I pulled the trigger on a MAC this year and let me tell you, I look forward to leaving my PC at work and coming home to the MAC. Trouble free, no viruses, no rebooting, easy wireless access.

I love how easy it is to work with digital media including Photos, Music, video, everything.

Did I also mention it doesn't crash or ever get viruses? Ever? No unnecessary software is bogging it down. As fast as the day I bought it after loading tons of music and video files. Amazing.

It made me purchase an iPhone. Which by the way integrates all its features much better than connecting to my PC.

C4talyst · 07-10-2007, 02:17 PM

I'm a linux sysadmin...so.

Vikingus · 07-10-2007, 02:25 PM

hmmm I guess I broke the lead towards XP users...

1 for the winblows.

AU335 · 07-10-2007, 02:31 PM

PC FTW!!!! Have Vista, XP, and Linux on 3 hard drives. XP is still the best, Vista needs work, and linux is extremely stable!

PS: i love my IPod and my new IPhone

OC Guy · 07-10-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAMidge

For someone that needs to use both Operating Systems - oh boy I miss coming home to my mac.

I don't think anyone who has tried a current generation mac has disliked it. For the most part people are too stubborn to learn anything about them.

Pretty much true.

I am a PC IT guy and I just bought my MacBook Pro a few months ago. OSX is so much better than XP/Vista. I play games on the PC (I have XP loaded on the MacBook but rarely boot to it) and I do everything else on the Mac.

Max_! · 07-10-2007, 03:04 PM

Apple and Microsfot have two very different objectives when they make their Operating Systems.

Apple want you to be so impressed with it you buy more of their hardware while Microsoft wants to lock you into more of their software.

It's much like Ford (MS) vs BMW (Apple)

Everyone moving from windows to mac will tell you that Mac OS X makes a lousy day seem less miserable.

derryck · 07-10-2007, 03:16 PM

I have a Vista Lap top for work...I kinda like Vista but the latest version of Outlook blows...it crashes ALOT. I have a Mac for personal/home use but I'm also running XP and Red Hat Linux on my Mac. Mac is the better machine (and OS) but Windows rules the world.

BMXtreme · 07-10-2007, 03:54 PM

WinXP + Vista + Linux gcc4 + Solaris + SolarisX86 + HPux

TahoeOG · 07-10-2007, 04:08 PM

Can't wait untill leapard comes out

View Poll Results: What type of computer do you use??
PC.. Can't leave my tride and true XP	62	34.07%
PC.. Rolling the Dice with Vista (I swear everything works!)	21	11.54%
Mac.. I'm a MAC lover or / Bill Gates Hater	46	25.27%
Linux.. Even more different than others	3	1.65%
Mac & PC.. Gotta have both	50	27.47%
Voters: 182. You may not vote on this poll

05-20-2007, 10:35 AM	#23
ksfrogman Major General 622 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Both. PC because of games, but Windows is a retarded version of the Mac OS. Constantly interrupts you with unnecessary messages. PC: "Are you sure you want to do this?" USER: "Oh, now that you ask, I'll change my mind." USER: "I'll make a phone call. (310) 555 - ...." SMARTPHONE WINDOWS: "Your battery is 75% charged!" USER: "wtf?" __________________
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05-20-2007, 10:51 AM	#24
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05-22-2007, 03:39 PM	#26
TahoeOG Major 86 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	i have a mac. I used PC all my life. Heck i even went to computer tech support school and graduated. I fixed all of my friends and families computers and like PC. I was "used" to the problems so never thought of them as problems. Nothing wrong with buying a new pc and plugging everything together, installing all the drivers, rebooting, uninstalling added junk, rebooting, erasing added folders, etc... I never had experience on a mac, and just pretty much scared to use one because of the feeling of having zero control of a operating system. That's because i didn't know anything about mac. Anyway, one day i got a bonus from work ($1500) and though, well, hell why NOT?.. Went to the apple store in the mall and purchased a imac (this was like 6 months ago) I bought it home, pluged it in the wall and plugged the keyboard in. Turned it on, answered simple questions, and that's it.. Operating system done. I was like?? WTF???.. how are the drivers?.. where's all the added junk?... where's all the rebooting? and why does the screen look sooo hot? Anyway i was clueless to mac, didn't know how to creat a shortcut... 2 weeks later, i FREAKEN love mac. I will NOT look back. Viruses and spyware, and rebooting, blue screen of death, freezing, drivers, etc... it goes on and on and on... I'm spend more time USING my computer more than changing things here and there. Mac lover and don't look foward to being prisoner of a 2d world of PC. There are other options out their. Like banks, it's cool to shop around to see if you are still getting something competative. 1 month after my computer purchase, my girlfriend purchased her macbook. We're both loving it and looking foward to leapard. Love MAC, can't look back to PC. __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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07-10-2007, 12:20 PM	#27
TahoeOG Major 86 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Update: Still have not encountered any problems with mac. No freezing, no errors, everything is A OK!!!... I'm really happy i have it and my girl is as well... Another update.. My brothers old IBM think pad gaveo out on him.. So for fathers day i wanted to get him a computer. Well i went to circuit city and checked out their pc... Bad news, all computer come preinstalled with windows vista.... Anyway have to get the computer, monitor, antivirus, adware remover, spam mail remover, spyware sweeper, etc..... FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!!!! went to the computer store and got him a mac!!! He stays to 3am playing around with it! __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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07-10-2007, 12:31 PM	#30
!Xoible Banned 904 Rep 46,010 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	the poll doesnt include an option i'd pick. I have only used windows, and love it and develop on it too, so i have to have it. but i wouldnt mind using a mac or running windows on a VM image on the Mac
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07-10-2007, 12:40 PM	#31
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 352 Rep 11,023 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	usually use PCs... preferred brands are Sony, Fujitsu, or self-made. but ive grown up on macs from school as Apple donates comps to our nearby school each yr. __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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07-10-2007, 12:47 PM	#32
missingpiggy Enlisted Member 11 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Use MBP and ThinkPad at work. MBP running Parallels - Vista Business at home!
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07-10-2007, 12:53 PM	#33
MikeCCrutchfield Lieutenant 22 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Vert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chestertown, MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i Convertible [0.00] 2007 VW Rabbit [0.00] 2006 VW Jetta TDI [0.00]	XP, VISTA, Mac Mini, Mac Book Pro and a disassembled linux box
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07-10-2007, 01:31 PM	#34
DasBlitz Major 69 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I use windows currently on a custom PC. Using Vista now. Works flawlessly. Windows has its shit but truthfully many of the viruses etc. are due to its popularity. My girlfriend recently got a Macbook for College. So now I use that whenever I can because she basically thinks I know how to use it. I like the Macbook, the software is good but now with Vista theres nothing hugely different between the two. __________________
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07-10-2007, 01:36 PM	#35
Zephyr15 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 296 Posts Drives: '07 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I've predominately been a PC user, but in college did use Macs for graphics stuff. Will be buying a new desktop soon and am considering both.
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07-10-2007, 02:15 PM	#36
rpiopio First Lieutenant 51 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I pulled the trigger on a MAC this year and let me tell you, I look forward to leaving my PC at work and coming home to the MAC. Trouble free, no viruses, no rebooting, easy wireless access. I love how easy it is to work with digital media including Photos, Music, video, everything. Did I also mention it doesn't crash or ever get viruses? Ever? No unnecessary software is bogging it down. As fast as the day I bought it after loading tons of music and video files. Amazing. It made me purchase an iPhone. Which by the way integrates all its features much better than connecting to my PC. __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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07-10-2007, 02:17 PM	#37
C4talyst Private First Class 14 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2000 VW Jetta Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington D.C. iTrader: (0)	I'm a linux sysadmin...so.
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07-10-2007, 02:25 PM	#38
Vikingus Nothing to see here folks 8 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	hmmm I guess I broke the lead towards XP users... 1 for the winblows. __________________
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07-10-2007, 02:31 PM	#39
AU335 Colonel 200 Rep 2,443 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	PC FTW!!!! Have Vista, XP, and Linux on 3 hard drives. XP is still the best, Vista needs work, and linux is extremely stable! PS: i love my IPod and my new IPhone
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07-10-2007, 03:04 PM	#41
Max_! First Lieutenant 3 Rep 350 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Apple and Microsfot have two very different objectives when they make their Operating Systems. Apple want you to be so impressed with it you buy more of their hardware while Microsoft wants to lock you into more of their software. It's much like Ford (MS) vs BMW (Apple) Everyone moving from windows to mac will tell you that Mac OS X makes a lousy day seem less miserable.
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07-10-2007, 03:16 PM	#42
derryck Captain 57 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	I have a Vista Lap top for work...I kinda like Vista but the latest version of Outlook blows...it crashes ALOT. I have a Mac for personal/home use but I'm also running XP and Red Hat Linux on my Mac. Mac is the better machine (and OS) but Windows rules the world.
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07-10-2007, 03:54 PM	#43
BMXtreme Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	WinXP + Vista + Linux gcc4 + Solaris + SolarisX86 + HPux
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07-10-2007, 04:08 PM	#44
TahoeOG Major 86 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Can't wait untill leapard comes out __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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