OK. I have read through this whole thread. I switched to Apple
computers, which run the Mac OS becuase every student in my program
at school is required to have an Apple Computer. I have been using
it since February or so. Let me tell you, I have had many updates,
yes, BUT none of them have completely obilterated my machine, (as
SP2 did to my dad's dual boot, Windows-for school and Linux on the
other side.) He is completely running Linux now, BTW.
So a Qusetion for you Windows users, do you have Tech Support to
call, as well as, a store to walk into, were the staff are
knowledgeable, and friendly, free classes that ANYBODY can attend
to learn how to use thier machines, and able to get you on your
way? Because, I have a web site I am able to go to, a phone number
to call, a Store to go to, and they are all very patient, and
helpful options too. As well as the OS is very user friendly, and
built on a more than 50 year old code (UNIX). And yes, I
Semi-Quote the Apple Store Genius that there was one update in the
last FOUR years that was not good, but I know that this is expected
with computers. I have one click of NO Pop-Ups, yes, they happen
with Mac OS, but not as many are written for the Mac OS. Also,
many spyware blockers ARE spyware themselves, so people who DO NOT
know were to get the right kind, are NOT protected. As well as, I
have Virus Software that was provided from the school, BUT I dont
run it, as I have not had the need to. As well as, with a Windows
Machine, you have to run All of these programs all the time, the
Mac OS does the defragment as you are working, one less thing I
have to worry about doing. Why should I have to buy a Virus
protection program? I would rather put that Money towards OUTPUT
from my computer, like iLife, or Photoshop. And a friends house,
they are up all the time, and there is almost ALWAYS someone on the
computer, and it is very sporratic, so when are they supposed to do
their updates, and computer maintenance of their Windows Machine?
They aren't able to do this, hence why their computer is slow ALL
THE TIME!!
Also, that when I delete something, there is a 1% chance of me. OR
ANYBODY for that fact of EVER RECOVERING IT!! When I have deleted
taht something, and I create something new, the whole new file will
be saved in that ONE spot. UNLIKE WINDOWS which will plop that one
file ALL OVER the hard drive, here, there, and EVERYWHERE and will
have to work HARDER than the Apple Machine in order to retrieve the
files as fast as you have asked for them. (This is why you are NOT
able to go on processor speeds alone when comparing machines. The
Apple with the Mac OS Processes the smaller computations of the
UNIX foundation Faster on the smaller chips.)
Your most common people getting Viruses and the like, DO NOT know
what they are doing with their Windows Machines. They go into
their local chain store/ computer store, and buy a computer,
becuase they want to do all those things that others have listed
before me, and when they do them, they do no know that they can
become infected. Or they do so by mistake. Majority of people say
OHH!! I can get a computer for 400-500? My kid can use the
internet, and MS Office for School? OK! I'll get it!
Computers are like cars, no matter the type of OS, or anything, you
need to maintain them in order for them to keep running properly.
My friend have a Masters in Computer Science, and his wife works at
the local Computer Shop. Their daughter obtained 2-3 viruses that
were the big ones going around at the time, in the last 3-4 years
that she has been away from home. they have spent MANY hours
trying to get rid off these viruses, sometimes a whole weekend. Is
this worth it to me? No.
My dad has been using linux for a few years now, My sister switched
from Windows to Linux two years ago, and they both have not looked
back. She said she would rather use a UNIX based system than a
DOS. And the stupid thing her school did, is that she needed
special authentication to get on the network, and they said that
they would shut HER down first if therre was a virus in the system
or something that was a problem LINUX does NOT get viruses!!
So in the 5 Months, I have had my machine, I have only had to
repair permissions and that is about it. And besides, something
funky happened Between my iPod and the computer, and all I had to
do was an iPod reset. Also software updates too. Not as much
time, as if I had a Windows Machine, and I wake up in the middle of
the night, and think I have to do something for school, or I am
unable to sleep and want to do something, but OH! I can't because
I have defragging going on or something of the like! Sorry I like
my OS working FOR me, NOT agianst me. When I got my Apple I was
skeptical at first, I asked someone who knows and they said, No,
you do not need a Virus Protection Program for it at all. A friend
was suprised when I first bought it, I took it out of the box, and
turned it on, and IT WORKED! I like my dad and sister, have not
looked back, as I use Windows Machines at work, I HATE IT!
AS I SAID BEFORE: Computers are like cars, no matter the type of
OS, or anything, you need to maintain them in order for them to
keep running properly. IF YOU WANT LOW MAINTENANCE GO FOR A UNIX
BASED SYSTEM, IF YOU WANT HIGH MAINTENANCE GO FOR DOS.
