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Scott · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject:

The problem of computer viruses mainly just come down to the user, if you use Windows with common sense and realize that web pages can't scan your computer for viruses and that you need to download software from that page because it says you have one, than viruses will not be an issue for you. The opposite can also apply for Mac or Linux, if you had a moron using it and someone had written a virus, the operating system can't help you if you don't have common sense.

Of course there are other factors such as Windows mostly always been running as an administrator or how fast you could install one (just a double click) without even thinking about it.
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Livewings · Novice Poster Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 13

I still support Windows.
Macs are pretty much for users for just need to surf the internet and do artistic work.

ClickFanatic · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:48 am Post subject:

I can understand why someone would prefer Mac over Windows. The OS is just better by design (not just aesthetically speaking). The fact that it is more secure can not only be attributed to its lower market share; it's also because of its Unix-like architecture which strictly separate user activities from 'core' activities.

Besides, there are many high quality applications being made for the Mac right now. Some of them are open-source or free, others rather cheap. Programmers are also slowly migrating to Mac, this will certainly boost software development for Apple's OS.

Today I see Apple products showcased on the main floors of Dutch warehouses; something which I would find hard to imagine in the pre-iPhone era.

My younger sister, who has little technical computer knowledge, has been using Windows her entire life and now suddenly decided she wants to have a Mac when she gets her own computer.

Considering my own observations I would say the Mac computer is moving away from a niche market to the mainstream. Microsoft beware! Silly

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dan · Novice Poster Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Posts: 5

Mac is just crap. Did anyone read about how they had to send a letter to Microsoft because the ads were hurting their sales????

Kinda ironic dont' you think for a company who attacks the other one.

LP-SolidRaven · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject:

Companies attacking each other is simply a poor display of marketting. If they can't get their product to the people without, well then you have to start wondering about the quality of said product.
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Necromis · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject:

I just googled about the letter, either from apple to microsoft, or from microsoft to apple, and found nothing. Dan if you have some information on this please link your source. Thanks.

ClickFanatic · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject:

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