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Your Crazy · 10-19-2009, 08:14 AM

*Gets his fire blanket ready for the flame war*

jddetwiler84 · 10-19-2009, 09:00 AM

What about those who are both ... or neither!

Phoenix87 · 10-25-2009, 12:59 PM

Uhg, I've been witness to some pretty awful MAC/PC battles...

They're both computers, they both do the same thing... It's just a matter of preference and mostly style.

I've switched to MAC after getting frustrated with the troubles I had on Vista. I find MAC suits my lifestyle perfectly fine, I'm very happy with it.

The customization of PC is definitely a plus. I may build myself a wicked PC gaming rig in the future.

Cyrus · 10-25-2009, 01:02 PM

Always have been and probably always will be a PC. I don't like change much, that's why I'm still running XP too as it does just what I need

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Toad Licker · 10-25-2009, 01:48 PM

PC, I've never known anyone with a Mac so I've never known anything but pc's.

Nex · 10-26-2009, 03:06 PM

Definitely a PC. I'm building a new gaming rig right now. Mac is horrible for games, so I'd never switch to it, even though it's excellent.

Hoth · 10-27-2009, 07:14 AM

A PC is not an operating system. A PC can run Windows, MacOS, Linux, BSD, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Haiku, OS/2, NetWare, FreeDOS, or whatever.

warcraft · 10-27-2009, 08:04 AM

A Mac is a PC.

Lateralus · 10-27-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by warcraft

A Mac is a PC.

True, but a PC with strict limitations as to what hardware upgrades you can do and what software/OS you can run. Personally, the superior hardware, endless possibilities of custom looks, and software flexibility of a build-your-own-PC (and all that for less money) make it a no-brainer.

Hoth · 10-28-2009, 04:17 PM

A mac doesn't limit what OS or software you can run any more than a windows computer -- less, really, since you can run MacOS stuff on it. Macs run MacOS, Linux, Windows, BSD, etc. I don't like macs either, but get your criticisms up to date.

Windows limits what hardware you can use, since it's only available for x86, and only supported on relatively fast hardware. You can't, for example, put Windows on my trusty ARM-based nokia 770 internet tablet -- only linux and probably a few other unixes.

zookeeper · 10-28-2009, 04:28 PM

I wouldn't mind trying out OSX (or whatever incarnation they're on now) but I really don't feel like spending $1000+ on their hardware to find out I don't like it. LiveCD please?

warcraft · 10-28-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoth

A mac doesn't limit what OS or software you can run any more than a windows computer -- less, really, since you can run MacOS stuff on it. Macs run MacOS, Linux, Windows, BSD, etc. I don't like macs either, but get your criticisms up to date.

Windows limits what hardware you can use, since it's only available for x86, and only supported on relatively fast hardware. You can't, for example, put Windows on my trusty ARM-based nokia 770 internet tablet -- only linux and probably a few other unixes.

Wrong. A MAC has a EFI chip rather than a BIOS. You need bootcamp to emulate the bios to run windows. Mobile windows does run on non-x86 hardware. Windows has a variety of hardware you can use but Linux is good for devices no one uses. Why run a slow obsolete ARM processor when you can run a Core 2 ulv Tablet?

Classified · 10-29-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by zookeeper

LiveCD please?

It's called OSX86.

Though it isn't exactly 'easy' to install and there are some slight issues with certain hardware configurations. And it will just not work with other hardware.

I am a Linux, but I also use OS X for iTunes (for my iPod) and iCal.

Dempsey · 10-29-2009, 04:04 AM

Both aren't as good as they could be.

Lateralus · 10-29-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoth

A mac doesn't limit what OS or software you can run any more than a windows computer -- less, really, since you can run MacOS stuff on it. Macs run MacOS, Linux, Windows, BSD, etc. I don't like macs either, but get your criticisms up to date.

If what you say is true then I appologize to anyone who read my post (for false info). However you seem to have taken it personally with your little comment at the end there. Sorry I'm not up to date on a product that I couldn't care less about.

zookeeper · 10-29-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classified

It's called OSX86.

Though it isn't exactly 'easy' to install and there are some slight issues with certain hardware configurations. And it will just not work with other hardware.

I am a Linux, but I also use OS X for iTunes (for my iPod) and iCal.

I've read about creating a hackintosh, but then I realized that it's really not worth my time or trouble. I don't want it that badly.

XxArmyofOnexX · 11-01-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classified

It's called OSX86.

Though it isn't exactly 'easy' to install and there are some slight issues with certain hardware configurations. And it will just not work with other hardware.

I am a Linux, but I also use OS X for iTunes (for my iPod) and iCal.

Which one you using? I got an AMD so, is iPC any good?

David1976 · 11-01-2009, 07:23 AM

I have had both and have had more problems with the mac vs the pc... but this was from 10 years ago... for my needs and budget... the pc is a winner...

Lisa · 11-01-2009, 08:23 AM

Never used a Mac before but I think I will buy one at some point. Just b/c it is something different.

Narcissus · 11-01-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by David1976

I have had both and have had more problems with the mac vs the pc... but this was from 10 years ago... for my needs and budget... the pc is a winner...

That would have been before OS X, so I can imagine you would have had more problems.

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10-19-2009, 08:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Your Crazy Status: 007 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: My Mind Gender: Male Posts: 300	Are You or a PC? Gets his fire blanket ready for the flame war __________________ "I believe whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you...stranger." - The Joker

10-25-2009, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Phoenix87 Status: King of the Phoenix Realm Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 258	Uhg, I've been witness to some pretty awful MAC/PC battles... They're both computers, they both do the same thing... It's just a matter of preference and mostly style. I've switched to MAC after getting frustrated with the troubles I had on Vista. I find MAC suits my lifestyle perfectly fine, I'm very happy with it. The customization of PC is definitely a plus. I may build myself a wicked PC gaming rig in the future. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good. When in doubt, mumble. I Fuking Love to Cuddle! You can't have Manslaughter, without 'laughter.' Don't bother me... I'm wasting potential! FACEBOOK*

10-25-2009, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Toad Licker Status: Broken Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: A Fruitloop Daydream Gender: Male Age: 44 Posts: 29,594	PC, I've never known anyone with a Mac so I've never known anything but pc's. __________________ All will wither, go to sleep The ones you love you may not keep All you touch will fall apart The dreams you kill will break your heart There's no mercy, there's no rest The void will scream within your chest No one knows and no one will So leave this place that makes you Ill - Madder Mortem

10-26-2009, 03:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nex Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, OH Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 68	Definitely a PC. I'm building a new gaming rig right now. Mac is horrible for games, so I'd never switch to it, even though it's excellent. __________________ "Is it the rising roof line that makes me feel so swallowed whole? Or the way my body barely pricks the sky..."

10-19-2009, 09:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
jddetwiler84 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	What about those who are both ... or neither!

10-25-2009, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cyrus Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: England, United Kingdom Gender: Male Age: 20 Posts: 23	Always have been and probably always will be a PC. I don't like change much, that's why I'm still running XP too as it does just what I need .

10-27-2009, 07:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hoth Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern California Gender: Male Age: 29 Posts: 321	A PC is not an operating system. A PC can run Windows, MacOS, Linux, BSD, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Haiku, OS/2, NetWare, FreeDOS, or whatever. __________________ "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." - Marie Curie

10-27-2009, 08:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
warcraft Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: dc Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 35	A Mac is a PC.

10-28-2009, 04:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hoth Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern California Gender: Male Age: 29 Posts: 321	A mac doesn't limit what OS or software you can run any more than a windows computer -- less, really, since you can run MacOS stuff on it. Macs run MacOS, Linux, Windows, BSD, etc. I don't like macs either, but get your criticisms up to date. Windows limits what hardware you can use, since it's only available for x86, and only supported on relatively fast hardware. You can't, for example, put Windows on my trusty ARM-based nokia 770 internet tablet -- only linux and probably a few other unixes. __________________ "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." - Marie Curie

10-28-2009, 04:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
zookeeper Status: The floor is lava!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soap Fortress Gender: Male Age: 30 Posts: 1,065	I wouldn't mind trying out OSX (or whatever incarnation they're on now) but I really don't feel like spending $1000+ on their hardware to find out I don't like it. LiveCD please? __________________ You leapt into the abyss, but find It only goes up to your knees, ~ Nick Cave

10-29-2009, 04:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dempsey Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Gender: Male Age: 21 Posts: 631	Both aren't as good as they could be.

11-01-2009, 07:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
David1976 Status: Secret Santa Claus! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Worcester, MA Age: 33 Posts: 3,634	I have had both and have had more problems with the mac vs the pc... but this was from 10 years ago... for my needs and budget... the pc is a winner... __________________ Facebook My Myspace "It's not the giving, it's not the getting. It's the loving. There, I said it. Now get outta here." - Garfield

11-01-2009, 08:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
Lisa Status: Missing her friends!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Britain Posts: 2,067	Never used a Mac before but I think I will buy one at some point. Just b/c it is something different.