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Title: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: cwn723 on April 20, 2008, 12:42:22 PM: Surprised there wasn't already a topic for this, or the search button isn't working.

Just give a little description of what one you think is better.
Title: Re: Mac or PC?
Post by: noah03ark on April 20, 2008, 12:45:41 PM: this is likely to insight a flame war, i suggest it stops now before things get ugly...
Title: Re: Mac or PC?
Post by: MattZani on April 20, 2008, 12:45:46 PM: Mac

Design, Simplicity, lovelyness, all the little things, OS X Leopard, Aftercare, community, Runs Xp, .Mac etc.
Title: Re: Mac or PC?
Post by: Canadajames on April 20, 2008, 12:52:41 PM: just vote. no qouting post only pros of or cons of your choice.
I choose PC since it has so many programs, it's great for gaming, It's generally easy to work with. And it's pretty. O i guess p.c. can still be linux which is a whole other beast.
Title: Re: Mac or PC?
Post by: noah03ark on April 20, 2008, 12:53:58 PM: fine: mac

for all the same reasons matt said
Title: Re: Mac or PC?
Post by: robin1989 on April 20, 2008, 01:09:12 PM: ok i will let this go as long as it is a simple vote then say why - no flamin or bashin of either type plus ima add something to make it fair votes have been reset so revote please
Title: Re: Mac or PC?
Post by: Reaper on April 20, 2008, 01:12:37 PM: PC

1- Powerful hardware that doesn't cost an arm and a leg (built my quad core for 600 bucks)
2- Customization, not every one is the same
3- Generally easy to use (until abused)
4- Cheaper, higher performance per dollar
5- Vista, I love it, I networked my home and business together with no sweat involved (Printing over WAN FTW)
6- Can run Vista, XP and Linux
7- Hackintosh :w00t:
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: dedafmonteur on April 20, 2008, 01:19:54 PM: linux, to be more specific: Ubuntu

it has it all and is faster/better than windows and mac together, or thats what i think

warning to all: Just talk about this all dont go into war....everyone has his own opinion so let them speak.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Canadajames on April 20, 2008, 01:21:02 PM: can we have a choice of 2 of them cause i want windows and linux.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: MattZani on April 20, 2008, 02:37:05 PM: lolwut?

Who removed the Mac Option?
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: robin1989 on April 20, 2008, 02:39:09 PM: fixed
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: ultimaarashi on April 20, 2008, 10:07:51 PM: Linux.

Runs XP
Runs Mac
Runs Cedega (Ok, this one kinda sucks...)
Not so good for gaming, but it can play most games pretty well, although you have less system resources.
Faster then XP
Much more customizable then XP
(If you have Ubuntu) you can choose between 2 GUIs whenever you want, at login.
Full multimedia support, even more then Windows.
Everything, including the distro, is free, or a free alternative can be found with relative ease.

One word though:
If you don't like CLI, go XP.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: dedafmonteur on April 21, 2008, 07:45:52 AM: well, ubuntu can play loads of games, you just need to know how.
i even use my SLI on ubuntu....
you dont really need it cause linux needs 50% of windows to run smooth.

and the CLI rocks, its verry easy
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Tec_ on April 21, 2008, 08:13:02 AM: PC tower for gaming
Mac laptop for on the go (don't own one yet, but i want to get the air)
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Tri-edge on April 22, 2008, 11:17:25 PM: Mac all the way :hifive:
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: cwn723 on April 23, 2008, 03:23:00 PM: dslitemodder, state why.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Canadajames on April 23, 2008, 04:27:29 PM: my hearts getting pierced by all the mac loving going around.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Tri-edge on April 23, 2008, 04:33:46 PM: because I have been using a mac for a year without any virus protection and I'm still as fast as the day I got it
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Tec_ on April 23, 2008, 08:18:30 PM: Quote from: Canadajames on April 23, 2008, 04:27:29 PM
my hearts getting pierced by all the mac loving going around.

don't feel that bad, im using vista on my PC and except for a couple (like 3) compatibility issues i love it.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Reaper on April 23, 2008, 08:24:18 PM: Quote from: tec_in_the_making on April 23, 2008, 08:18:30 PM
don't feel that bad, im using vista on my PC and except for a couple (like 3) compatibility issues i love it.
same here except the only compatibility issue i've had has been AIM, but I use MSN 100 x more anyway
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Tec_ on April 23, 2008, 08:47:03 PM: i got a free copy of pinnacle studio with my tv tuner. the tuner was compatible with vista, but the copy of pinnacle was not. oh well, what are ya gonna do
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: MattZani on April 24, 2008, 12:54:44 AM: Get a mac, All Pinnacles software is compatible with OS X
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Tec_ on April 24, 2008, 08:06:25 AM: Quote from: MattZani on April 24, 2008, 12:54:44 AM
Get a mac, All Pinnacles software is compatible with OS X

just read my posts please

Quote from: tec_in_the_making on April 21, 2008, 08:13:02 AM
PC tower for gaming
Mac laptop for on the go (don't own one yet, but i want to get the air)
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: MattZani on April 24, 2008, 09:19:14 AM: Quote from: tec_in_the_making on April 23, 2008, 08:47:03 PM
i got a free copy of pinnacle studio with my tv tuner. the tuner was compatible with vista, but the copy of pinnacle was not. oh well, what are ya gonna do

my post was in reply to that, and mainly a joke :p
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: cwn723 on April 25, 2008, 03:45:37 PM: Im gonna have to say PC after resurching. Expessionally for a gaming computer. It seems like you get alot more for your money. The only downsides ive found about PC is more viruses, and maybe some compatability issues. But there is alot more compatablitiy issues for mac, expessionally with games again. And you can get a 4gb DDR2, 1Tb hard drive, 768mb video, on a PC for the same price as 1gb, 350gb hard drive and 256mb video on a mac. Even on laptops, it seems like you get alot more bang for your buck.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Onii on April 26, 2008, 04:13:38 PM: They all have ups and downs when it comes to security and the like. So for me it boils down to performance/price ratios (I build mine, big moneysaver), since I game. Windows for me, XP SP2 to be exact. Never had a problem with it, and if you take care of any computer you'll have no problems with it (Unless its windows ME lol). Virus scans, Malware scans, Defrag and you're golden. Keeps it runnin just like the day you got it.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: cwn723 on April 30, 2008, 03:36:15 PM: Bump, Looks like make is in the lead :nono:
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: MattZani on May 01, 2008, 03:17:19 AM: Well, if you mean a 3.06Ghz Core 2 Duo with an 8800 GTS (Underclocked to GS Speeds Â¬.Â¬) IS all about make?

The iMac has become even better value, and that is why popularity is increasing, not only as OS X gains the lead over Vista, but also looks, and value.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: cwn723 on May 01, 2008, 06:25:34 AM: I read something somewhere that ALOT more people are starting to use linux, so we will see in the next few years.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&node=home/desktop/imac (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&node=home/desktop/imac)

They are getting alot More for your money!.
Is there a tower not pictured, or is it all stuffed in there?
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: robin1989 on May 01, 2008, 07:53:38 AM: yup the imac is all built into the monitor there is a cd drive multiple usb ports i think it even has a firewire etc as well as ethernet and ports for a second monitor

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa248.e.akamai.net%2F7%2F248%2F2041%2F1419%2Fstore.apple.com%2FCatalog%2Fregional%2Famr%2Fimac%2Fimg%2Fgallery-big-01.jpg&hash=ff35269de7aa2441186350cd1ff417c26d7da27c)

its a great little beast i want one for uni
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: MattZani on May 01, 2008, 08:30:22 AM: The iMac is an all in one solution, it does this by using Laptop parts, but can have better specs because of better airflow.

Also, the '8800 GS' is actually a full desktop 8800 GTS underclocked!
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: afataldonkey on May 09, 2008, 08:34:23 PM: PC all the way

1. can run mac (kalyway) , linux, and microsoft.
2. great for gaming
3. customizable
4. durable
5. not so great with viruses, but why do you think the computer manufacturer gives you recovery cd's?
6. really cheap (somewhat quality but also price, depends on how you treat your computer)
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Tec_ on May 09, 2008, 10:12:47 PM: watch what posts you revive this one was almost dead
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: GhoSt on May 09, 2008, 10:58:34 PM: Linux

because...

-Its free
-Its not surporting U know hu
-It has built in free programs the same as many windows ones
-easy to install on a new pc
-has tonns of free software you can get
-can emulate windows
-Has The GIMP built in :tup:
-allows you to more interact with your computer allowing you to overclock it and optimize it to new levels.
-86% of all virus or sumfing is for PC, 13% MAC, 1% linux meaning the chances of picking up spyware or virus that can auctualy harm more than one program your system is almost zero.
-Less crashes Than PC
-Allows you to code your own addons and plugins with little programming knowledge
-now has built in multimedia programs and you can optimize you media experience(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fruityclub.net%2Fimages%2Favatars%2FAVT4333_DJ-tux-2_overlord59_tux.png&hash=437243bd9036b21b22491492797d30b7b1912ce9)
.
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and the list goes on till infinaty, once you switch to linux and use some effort to work out the new system you will never turn back.

obey tux and get linux (https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linux.org%2Finfo%2Fimages%2Fseven_tux.jpg&hash=0821af76b3acbda0f7bd5ca97eb1ecb241fe38cc) Go tuxy

SAY GOODBYE TO WHAT EVER U GOT AND SAY HELLO TO TUX

GhoSt_Death
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Rory on May 17, 2008, 12:22:38 PM: I would buy a Mac, and put all 3 OS on there.
You gotta admit. Mac hardware is pure sex. But Vista is a better OS :P.
Title: Re: Mac or PC or Linux?
Post by: Reaper on May 17, 2008, 12:34:55 PM: Quote from: Rory on May 17, 2008, 12:22:38 PM
I would buy a Mac, and put all 3 OS on there.
You gotta admit. Mac hardware is pure sex. But Vista is a better OS :P.
I would probably have to disagree
PC hardware is MUCH cheaper for the same as Mac Hardware, but Macs in general are more aesthetically pleasing, and the better OS is more opinionated.