More ammo for the Mac Fanboys

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 10th February 2007, 15:44

Originally Posted by Skunk

Seen it both ways here. I'm bored with it. Each to their own. I have both at home, I use both at work. The only things that piss me off about the PC's is more to do with Microsoft than the PC itself.

PC's and Macs use Intel chips, have similar hardware which leaves the OS.

Comparing them is like comparing a Buell to a Harley. Each to their own...

I agree... I use both as well... they both suck... I hate computers full stop...

Its a pitty being a graphic artist and multimedia that I have to a puter... what a waste of time and effort that I could have spent on me ride...

**skelstar** · 10th February 2007, 15:53

Thats a fair call Skunk.

I think (a big guess, Im no expert) the problem is that Microsoft has to cope with a million difference variations hardware etc... probably why it has a few issues. It seems to me that they are a touch slow regarding the security issues that linux, bsd (?) and OSX have addressed ages ago. This is in my limited understanding anyway.

**Bonez** · 10th February 2007, 16:07

Originally Posted by skelstar

Thats a fair call Skunk.

I think (a big guess, Im no expert) the problem is that Microsoft has to cope with a million difference variations hardware etc... probably why it has a few issues. It seems to me that they are a touch slow regarding the security issues that linux, bsd (?) and OSX have addressed ages ago. This is in my limited understanding anyway.

Funny you should mention that- http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,12...n/article.html

One thing I like about alternatives to MS software are little gems like - http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-...x-firefox.html

**Dafe** · 11th February 2007, 20:55

So can anyone tell me - Will a Mac play Battlefield 2142 no problem?

**skelstar** · 11th February 2007, 21:33

Buy an xBox. Macs are not games machines, and I dont believe they are advertised as such.

**imdying** · 11th February 2007, 21:46

That would be a no then...?

**Fat Tony** · 11th February 2007, 21:46

Originally Posted by Dafe

So can anyone tell me - Will a Mac play Battlefield 2142 no problem?

Mac OSX will also run Windows, and using something like Bootcamp you can switch between the two OSs at the press of a button, so yeah*, I reckon you could play your games in the Windows environment on the Mac

*Disclaimer... never tried

**imdying** · 11th February 2007, 21:47

Yep, that's a no

**avgas** · 11th February 2007, 21:49

Originally Posted by ceebie13

Quite! So ditch the PC and get a Mac. Simple really.
Ive always thought that PC stood for "particularly complicated" anyway.

I did, i've had mac's on and off since 1987

But to own one now is to subscribe to an area where you drink starbucks, drive shiny 4wd's, not use the internet for porn....and read this because your waiting for you next meeting.
A nice concept, but i like my bikes dirty, my women dirty, and my coffee nasty. Plus i cant afford a mac right now. Thats buying the misses her wheels.

**MOTOXXX** · 11th February 2007, 22:08

macs are gay

nuf said

**gijoe1313** · 11th February 2007, 22:35

Macs are for people who are way off the deep end and out there, and I should know! Being a Maccy hooser, I choose to go where most fear to tread!

Plus the fact that I was indoctrinated at an early age on the little ol'Apple//e

Apple Panic and Taipan anyone?

**Fat Tony** · 11th February 2007, 23:28

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

I agree... I use both as well... they both suck... I hate computers full stop...

+1

**Indiana_Jones** · 12th February 2007, 08:09

-Indy

**ceebie13** · 12th February 2007, 11:46

Originally Posted by avgas

I did, i've had mac's on and off since 1987

But to own one now is to subscribe to an area where you drink starbucks, drive shiny 4wd's, not use the internet for porn....and read this because your waiting for you next meeting.
A nice concept, but i like my bikes dirty, my women dirty, and my coffee nasty. Plus i cant afford a mac right now. Thats buying the misses her wheels.

Would that be a 4WD you're getting her, av?