PC V.S Mac
PC V.S Mac videos.
This video is extremely funny!
PC V.S Mac V.S Linux videos.
Here’s a link to a website with four videos comparing PC, Mac and Linux. Enjoy!
PC V.S Mac V.S Linux
PC Commercial.
These are some funny ads against Vista mostly but some against the PC.
Bad Vista Reviews, Get a Mac.
Happy New Year.
Give up on Vista.
Coolest banner ad ever.
This is one of the stupidest commercials I’ve ever seen.
To find out what a OSs market share (percent of people using it) is go to this link.
PC V.S Mac.
First I just want to state that I don’t hold a grudge against the Mac computer, or Apple in general. It’s just that I, for one, think that using a PC is better than a Mac. Just wanted to clarify that.
There are many different opinions on this subject, most being PC is better than Mac. Some do think that because they’ve only used a PC before. I speak from experience as I’ve used both a PC and a Mac. In fact, I just got back from Minnesota where I stayed at a friends house for the High Tech Kids Ooen Tournament where I used a mac for six days. I personally think that the PC is much better than a Mac by far. Some say the Mac is better than the PC because there’s almost no Virus’s created for the Mac. Well that’s because 1. there isn’t half as much software created for the Mac as the PC. If you don’t download anything then you minimize the chances you have of getting a virus. If you go to most websites there wont be an option for downloading the software for a Mac. That’s because of my second reason. Maybe one of the reasons that a Mac is more secure than a PC is because a smaller percentage of people use a Mac. If there were more people using a Mac then there would be more of an advantage for hackers to exploit loopholes. 2. Most people run a PC over a Mac. Mostly graphics professionals run a Mac. Even those who run both a Mac and PC probably find themselves coming back to using a PC just because there’s some software on their PC that isn’t on the Mac. A Mac is a Kids computer. It’s so easy to use. If you’ve got a kid and want to keep them from messing up your computer then get a Mac. If you kids older then get them a PC. There’s so much more freedom and custimization with a PC. On a Mac it’s not as easy to change important system files and proferences as it is on a PC. 3. No right click on a Mac. Most Mac mouses have to right clicker. Think of how many times you use your the right click feature. When I was in MN I had that ecpierence and it wasn’t a big problem at all. Some don’t like Microsoft’s PC’s for whatever reason, maybe because they think that their support isn’t what it could be or maybe you just don’t like how they work. I, for one, don’t like Dell Support but I love how the PC runs. So maybe your viewing this page from a Lenovo PC, a IBM PC, or maybe a Mac. Well I really haven’t worked on a Mac very much, some, but not much. From my expierences the Mac sure looks a lot like Vista. Some people say that Vista copied some of the features that Mac has had for a log time. This might be true. It’s odd. The Mac looks a lot like Vista, it seems so have the same software problems you will be hard pressed to find certain software for either OS. This will mend as soon as there’s enough percent of people running Vista or Mac to make it worthwhile to make their software for Vista or Mac also. It seems to have the same, supposedly “bad” support as the Microsoft’s OS’s. (See Scobleizer’s webpage below for more details) Maybe I’m wrong in saying that but it’s sure what I think. Check out this Mac review from Scobleizer at Scobleizer’s web page It sure seems like he has had a pretty bad time with Apple.
If you go to CNET Reviews and search for Mac all the results will come up pretty high, the same for the PC.
Why Mac and Linux are the most secure, it’s because, this is from a PC Magazine article, “… The bottom-line question is: Which OS keeps you the safest? Printer analyst M. David Stone puts is this way: “Let’s say I came up with a new OS tomorrow with no security features. If hardly anyone adopted it, those who did would be almost completely safe from attack. No one would bother attacking it.” Therefore the safest OSs are certainly Mac OS and almost any version of Linux. For now…”
Maybe you still want to go with a Mac, okay. your choice. Here’s an articles explaining how to make the switch from PC to Mac
One of my friends, who’s run a Mac almost all his life bought a PC and definitely likes it better than the Mac.
Leopard is Apple’s most successful OS ever. Analyst reports huge sales of newest Mac OS X.
Can I put OS X (Apple’ new operating system Leopard on my PC? No you can’t. The new Mac computers run on the same sorts of Intel processors that Microsoft’s PC’s run on, but the Mac operating system will only run on a Mac computer. You can run Windows XP on a Mac though. See the following page: Boot Camp. Run Windows on your Mac. The only problem with that is that most all of the external things you hook to your PC will only hook to a PC and not a Mac. I don’t want to have to go around carrying ten cords just so I can hook up what not. That’s one of the things that’s holding me back from buying one. Among other reasons.
Breaking Down the Walls Between Mac OS X and Windows
If you want to try the Mac OS but don’t want to buy a Apple computer then try this: gOS gOS looks a lot like the Mac OS. You can run it on top of XP too so enjoy.
You may use Apple Boot Camp to run XP on your Mac computer. Here’s a review of the Apple Boot Camp
I recently got this info from a site called ars technica The comments are a great part of the site to read.
As you can see from the following chart Vista supposedly has the best security. Better than Mac and Linux! I’m pretty sure that’s not what it looked like at the CanSecWest Conference (If you haven’t heard the MacBook Air got hacked in 2 minutes).
Well. This page is supposed to convince you to buy a Mac so let’s see.
Apple-Get a Mac
Let’s talk about them.
1. So let’s review. “…Beneath the surface of Mac OS X lies an industrial-strength UNIX foundation hard at work to ensure that your computing experience remains free of system crashes and compromised performance…” So the Mac’s a eddited once and again version of Linux? Ooh. Strike one. The fact the it’s based off of Linux, Hmm. Most people don’t use Linux because there isn’t as much software. Here, Mac’s OS IS a Linux operating system but it’s okay to use the Mac OS (which we’ve established as a Linux or UNIX if you want to be technical) because it’s called Mac not Linux or UNIX.
“…Of course, should you happen to experience the occasional hiccup with your Mac, you won’t get the runaround. Because Apple makes the whole enchilada, one phone call — or better yet, one visit to the friendly Genius Bar at your local Apple Store — can solve both hardware and software problems in one fell swoop…” Well this isn’t what happened to Scobleizer now is it? He had continual problems with his and his sons Mac. Strike two.
It says “UNIX. The UNIX you know. The Mac you love. Well then. So they aren’t attempting to hide the fact the the Mac’s OS is a modified version of Linux, and that’s exactly why there’s 1. not as much more software for the Mac and 2. It’s more secure than the PC. They even show you how to Move to a Mac.
2.”…On the PC, you can find any number of photo applications, music software, DVD authoring packages, jukebox programs, and web creation tools. And if you don’t like the wares of one developer, another one has a package with just as many features. Maybe more. And therein lies the problem. You can purchase lots of separate programs from different PC developers, and any one of them may have features similar to those you’ll find in one of the iLife applications. But how many of those applications work hand in glove together? How easily can you transfer photos you used in a photo book to burn onto a DVD or incorporate as a still in a movie or quickly add to a blog? They may work pretty well apart. But how well do they work together?…” I totally agree with that statement. It’s definitely something Microsoft should work on. Although Microsoft does have Microsoft Office. And this is one thing I noticed. The iLife suite seems to be focusing on Media not necessarily Word processing, presentation etc.. and that’s because the Mac doesn’t have anything like Microsoft Office. But oh, yeah, they make a version of Microsoft Office for the Mac. Hmm, wonder why.
3. “…Today’s Mac is powered by the latest Intel processors. So, in addition to running the award-winning, super-powerful, super-easy Mac OS X, a new Mac gives you the option to run other operating systems, including Windows XP and the new Vista. All it takes is a licensed copy of the alternate OS and software like VMware Fusion or Parallels Desktop for Mac. With its ability to run additional operating systems, the Mac can run more applications than any PC on the planet…” Okay. So. To run a Windows OS, that you can run on a PC, that comes with a PC, you have to 1. buy a new OS disk. 2. You will also have to buy VMware Fusion or parallels Desktop for Mac. Well. Thy only reason that Mac is more secure than the PC is because 1. not as many people run a Mac which means that it would be in hackers better interest to hack a PC 2. Mac’s run a Linux OS which is very secure. So this makes it stupid to buy a Mac, buy something to run XP or Vista and then Buy XP or Vista. “…Though the Mac stands alone in power and simplicity, it’s also the world’s most compatible computer…” Right. But once you start running a Microsoft OS on there you’re just as vulnerable as if you were running a PC. It’s just better and cheaper to buy a PC over a Mac.
4. “…Connecting a PC to the Internet using factory settings is like leaving your front door wide open with your valuables out on the coffee table. A Mac, on the other hand, shuts and locks the door, hides the key, and stores your valuables in a safe with a combination known only to you. You have to buy, configure, and maintain such basic protection on a PC…” I bet that’s what was said about the PC until hackers decided to target the most used computer platform. “…On a Windows PC, software (both good and evil) can change the system without your even knowing about it. In order for software to significantly modify Mac OS X, you have to type in your password. You’re the decider. You approve changes to your system…” Okay. Well then. This might be possible with a PC but not as far as I know. “…People attempting to break into computers may disguise a malicious program as a picture, movie, or other seemingly harmless file. You might download such files from the web or get them via mail or chat. A PC just blindly downloads them without a peep. A Mac, however, will let you know that you may be getting a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The Mac web browser, Safari, can tell the difference between a file and a program, and alerts you whenever you’re downloading the latter…” This is easy. All you have to do is download a program like LinkScanner Lite and then follow it’s guidance. Then once the files downloaded scan it. Done. “…it’s simple to update a Mac with the latest advances. By default, a Mac checks for updates weekly. For pure peace of mind, you can set a Mac to download security updates automatically. Apple digitally signs the updates, so you can be sure they come from a trusted source…” Yes now that’s called Automatic Updates on a PC. Amazing isn’t it? “…To get a sense of just how big the virus problem is, search for “virus” at both Apple and Microsoft. Compare the number of results. What’s more, the 100 most virulent attacks cause 99.9% of damage from malicious software. None of these attacks work on Mac OS X. Don’t you deserve such protection?…” I’ve heard people say “I don’t want a million bad results, just one good result” This could be how it is at Microsoft but I doubt it. Just because you get more results at Apple at Microsoft doesn’t mean anything. That’s called searching for an answer. New concept I guess.
5. “…While Vista does its best to copy some features that have been in Mac OS X for years, Mac OS X offers an experience that is simply years ahead. It’s designed to make the time you spend at your computer not only productive, but enjoyable — not exactly the kind of experience PCs are known for…” Yep exactly. I hate being on a PC where I can go to any website with downloadable software, including Apple and download any software I need. Ooh I hate PC’s NOT! (Not all people pick up on sarcasm)
“…Mac OS X knows when to get out of your way, allowing you to work or create without distraction. It also knows how to spring into action when you need it. Spotlight, for example, is always there to help you find that elusive file hiding somewhere in your computer. It shows search results literally as you type — in emails, contacts, PDFs, images, calendars, and applications…” Well that’s called the Search feature on the PC. Just because it doesn’t show results as you type shouldn’t mean too much. Though it would be nice.
“…Unlike Vista, which comes in four distinct flavors at four distinct prices, each with its own distinct set of features (and each in 32- and 64-bit dialects), there’s only one Mac OS X. It runs on every Mac. With a full set of features. That’s just the way things are in the land of Mac — simple and straightforward…” That would be nice, to be able to got to a store, buy Vista and know that it will run on any PC I have. Not having to go out and buy a new PC just to have Vista.
6. “…We’ve measured new Macs to be up to seven times faster than previous generations…” That’s probably because the Mac OS is based off of Linux which runs much faster than XP or Vista. “…You’ll notice the speed for all the things you do… even launching programs and scrolling long web pages…” Well first off about the webpages. The speed of you scrolling a long webpage would be as fast as your finger can move the scroll wheel.
8.Well iChat sounds like Skype.
10. More fun with Photo’s. We already went through this.
12. It sounds really easy to make a website with iWeb but how much control over the look, after choosing a template, will you have?
Well this concludes this discussion for a bit.
This says You can even run Windows software. Well okay. This was one of the things that I thought about when I said I didn’t want a Mac.
Well after last night I am having second thoughts. Let’s have a discussion.
So. Mac is a modified version or Linux. Which explains why it’s 1. Very secure and 2. why there aren’t very many program made for it. It can run programs from the PC too. That’s probably a big thing for most people, but it’s probably fairly hard, including a Virtual PC or Boot Camp. Sounds good. Another thing. It said all Mac computer could run OS X. They wont have to buy a new computer. That’s big HUGE. You don’t have to buy a new computer. Microsoft should definitely incorporate that into it’s next OS. That’s probably why Vista didn’t sell so well and OS X did. There is only one version of the Mac OS’s with all the features. That’s also something Microsoft should incorporate. One thing that might ward people away from the Mac is the price. Mac’s have been known to cost more than a PC.
Mac Myths
If I go to the Apple website and click “Downloads” there’s a button for Mac users and PC users! Oooohkay. On the Apple website there’s an option to download all the software on a PC Oooohkay.
Computer Buying Guide-PC vs Macintosh
From what I got out of This blog I think that you can say that the Mac isn’t half as secure than everyone thinks it is. Check out this website to: ZDNet.
And who ever said that the Mac didn’t have annoying pop ups for their updates? My friend was just on his computer writing some comments on a graph and a pop-up popped up asking to install some software. One of which was Opera.
Hey there thanks for checking out my blog and thanks for the comments. After reading this however I think you were pretty unfair to Mac and gave Microsoft too much credit. So lets take this section by section:
1. your videos are awesome!
2. Software: I hear this a lot and my first response always is: “Name one vital piece of software that PC has that Mac doesn’t have and has no equal alternative to?” With the noted exception of games Mac has a version or an equivalent to every major piece of software out there. Mac is a great alternative to PC and no it doesnt work exactly like a PC…but if your looking for an alternative would you really want it to work the same way?
3. Viruses: The notion that Mac doesnt get viruses because it doesnt control a huge market share is silly, it really has more to do with Apples patch/update policy. Mac has a regular release/update schedule which quickly shores up holes. The bottom line is that Mac stays ahead of the curve because unlike Microsoft they are a vertically integrated company. Microsoft has to wait for patches/updates from its software partners and when it creates patches they have to make sure that it wont interfere with all the common third party software that runs on their systems. Its not Microsoft’s fault its this way, its just the business model.
4.Graphic software DOES run better on a Mac, and why you might ask? Because Mac controls both the hardware and software for their computers, and why does this matter? Its pretty simple, if you look at graphic software for a Mac it tends to be less driver heavy and more feature heavy since software makers have to accommodate less hardware infrastructures on a Mac then a PC..which is often why Adobe and other software comes out on the Mac first. Never mind the fact the Apple makes great professional grade software like Aperture and Final Cut itself AND that many hardware makers build special devices around that software that youd be hard pressed to find for a PC without some serious searching.
5. No Right Click: Ok this is just you asleep at the wheel bud! First Right click has pretty much always worked on a mac, if you want a two button mouse; go buy one. That aside Mac’s HAVE COME WITH A THREE BUTTON SCROLL MOUSE FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS NOW, its called the Mighty Mouse and its standard with all desktops.
6: Mac OS Leopard is a copy of Vista: Since it seems you are not a programmer I am assuming your referring to the desktop design, if thats the case your dead wrong there too. Mac has had the same desktop layout since OS 10.1 which came out around the same time as XP. Yes the new one has many more features but the layout is the same. So it clearly pre-dates Vista by a long shot.
7: Running Windows on a Mac: I really have no clue why anyone would want to do this, and i think thats why Apple hasnt really put much into the development of Bootcamp. Figure if Mac controls 13% of the market what percentage of that is dual boot systems? My bet is less than 1% and it is largely people that are in the process of converting to Mac and dont want to ditch Windows out-right. Dual boot systems aren’t new either. I had an old Performa that dual booted Windows 95 back when there really were software differences, there were a piddly number of dual boots back then and comparatively there are about the same amount today. Vware and other virtual software in my experiences is used to run games which is one of Apples big soft spots and always has been. i always tell gamers not to bother with Mac because i know they won’t be happy.
7: ichat: Just so you know ichat IS Aim for the Mac. It is specifically designed to work with Mac hardware like the built in a/v cameras for video chat, its also works with Aims Skype like telephony service. If you need Skype you can just download the Mac version of skype from their website, it works exactly like the pc version.
8: You also alluded to iwork not being feature rich enough and Microsoft office being better for productivity or something like that…you do know the Microsoft makes a version of Office for the Mac right? And that unlike the PC version you get the full featured suite for one price.
That later part of your post is pretty cryptic and hard to follow so I think thats it for me in the comment department.
One last note: You may know this but its worth mentioning: for a lot of software downloaded from the web the site auto-detects which operating system you are using and only shows you the proper version for your computer. So if you are using Windows and view the Skype website it will only show you the Windows version to download. If you check out http://www.apple.com/downloads/
I think you will find there is a lot more free software for the Mac then your thinking.Its just that you can’t see it on the web because your using a PC.
lastly i want to note I’m not a Mac fanboy, i just know my computers of all strips and since this article was slanted against Mac i felt the need to make sure you were giving credit where credit is due.
Comment by Tired Rambler — April 29, 2008 @ 5:21 pm
Well first off I don’t think I was unfair to anybody, I’m using a Mac right now and I’m hating it. The keyboard is awesome though.
2 .Besides games I guess there aren’t a whole lot of software the PC can have that the Mac can’t. The fact of the matter is though that you can go do a Google search for a piece of software and find it for the PC, you have to do a special search to find that same software for a Mac.
3. This is not totally true. it’s true that the Mac doesn’t get as many viruses and spyware than the PC but that’s because there’s aren’t enough people using the Mac to warrant the effort for hackers to hack a Mac. Another thing, one of my friend’s Mac had three viruses and two spyware when he got rid of it. The mac’s not invulnerable. The Mac is a perfect target for hackers, all they have to do is get a Virus on a Mac users computer and the mac user, not suspecting a virus, never finds it.
4. I agree with you that a Mac has way better graphics. Vista has good graphics but you sacrifice functionality if you want good graphics on a PC. The fact that Apple controls what hardware goes into their systems is a great idea that other vendors should adopt. That’s exactly why the Mac has somewhat better performance. I say somewhat because I’m impartial on that.
5. Well I’m really not sure how many people actually like the Mighty mouse, that is a pretty stupid name if you ask me. But I guess names don’t really matter.
6. I did not say OS X was a copy of Vista, I believe that Microsoft tried to copy OS X when they came out with Vista and failed miserably.
7. I agree, why are people buying a Mac just to go back and run Win XP? it doesn’t make any sense. And the market share, 13%, is supposedly what Apple hold, how much of the 13% are actually running the Mac OS and not XP or even Vista?
7. I’m trying not to condemn any Mac software but I just don’t know why you have to have that many different chat clients. I would’ve rather never bothered with Skype, it’s really not functional.
8. I haven’t ever used iWork but I have read a lot about it and figure that it’s not as great as MS Office. I do know that you can get MS Office on the Mac, I just got done using it.
I have checked out the Apple Download website and was impressed.
I’m trying not to take the PC’s side ale the time, and try to gic=ve credit where credits due but I’ve always used a PC and from my brief experiences with a Mac I’m really not liking it that much.
Comment by zachdude1094 — May 1, 2008 @ 11:24 pm