I really don't get the point of Macintosh. If you want an OS that is secure and stable, you can use Linux and get it for free. If you want an OS which has a wide library of software applications, use Windows, and possibly dual boot with Linux.
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Originally posted by Shi Huangdi
I really don't get the point of Macintosh. If you want an OS that is secure and stable, you can use Linux and get it for free. If you want an OS which has a wide library of software applications, use Windows, and possibly dual boot with Linux.Only feebs vote.
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Originally posted by Agathon
If you want a computer that will run both of those, as well as a desktop unix that is far easier to use than Linux, you buy an Apple computer... now unbeatable in terms of the amount of software that will run on it."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "
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Originally posted by Agathon
If you want a computer that will run both of those, as well as a desktop unix that is far easier to use than Linux, you buy an Apple computer... now unbeatable in terms of the amount of software that will run on it.
I really don't think there is any good reason to use Apple."I'm moving to the Left" - Lancer
"I imagine the neighbors on your right are estatic." - Slowwhand
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Originally posted by Provost Harrison
Sava, you have no idea how quickly that new avatar of yours is going to get really, really annoyingTry http://wordforge.net/index.php for discussion and debate.
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Originally posted by Verto
BAN HIM!
That said Asher has great input on most technical threads. He just seems to get excitable by certain issues. I don't blame him; I just understand that that his the way he is and accept it.Try http://wordforge.net/index.php for discussion and debate.
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Originally posted by Shi Huangdi
I don't think you are up to date with the usability of Linux. There are plenty of very user friendly distros out there now. I've been playing around with ubuntu and have found simpler then use then a Mac. Plus, Linux is free.Only feebs vote.
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I dare agree with Aggie, but Linux's usability is rather crap. Especially long term with upgrades and maintenance, when the easy to install systems deteriorate."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "
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Originally posted by Shi Huangdi
I don't think you are up to date with the usability of Linux. There are plenty of very user friendly distros out there now. I've been playing around with ubuntu and have found simpler then use then a Mac. Plus, Linux is free.
I really don't think there is any good reason to use Apple.
The problem with Windows is that it is everywhere. The average joe just assumes that crappy IE is simply the way it is; that Firefox is not out there - I know plenty of people who think that Internet Explorer is the ONLY way you can access the Internet.
Likewise, people just assume that Windows is just the way it is. They don't know or care to take the time to experiment with OS X, or Linux. They will use whatever comes with their PC, all the while hating it. Sounds a lot like the political process, actually.
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Originally posted by Apocalypse
My 2+ year old Dell is able to run XP, Civ4, WoW, Half Life2, Doom3, etc with only 256MB of RAM...
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Originally posted by Asher
I dare agree with Aggie, but Linux's usability is rather crap.
However I don't think you are looking at usability. You are looking at something that's easy to use without learning how to use it. That's a completely different issue.
It's like riding a bicycle vs riding a bicycle with stabliser wheels.
Originally posted by Asher
Especially long term with upgrades and maintenance, when the easy to install systems deteriorate.(\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
(='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
(")_(") "Starting the fire from within."
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