Has anyone ever met a PC user that switched to a Mac and didn't like it? I haven't. All of these PC users that dog on Macs probably haven't even tried a Mac. They just put up with the crappy user experience that PCs offer and assume that all computers are the same. Apple should run a campaign with interviews with former PC users. The whole pissing match gets a bit annoying, really. I'm a lifelong Mac user and, yes, a fanboy. But, it's crazy to me how many PC users dog on Macs without even trying them. I've used both and have stuck with the one that I prefer most. At least try both before you defend Windows so much, people!
SURPRISE! I'm one here.
I don't hate it so much that I'd never touch it, I just think it's overpriced for what it is.
Here are a few misconceptions people (Die hard Apple Users and fanboys) have about Windows.
1) Windows gets lots of Viruses!
Well, that depends on who the user is. I don't get viruses, but I'm not your every day Joe that goes on porn sites or warez sites and downloads cracked software only to find that I got a virus.
2) Windows is for noobs.
This is a big one that Mac users all seem to think (mostly those who are only Mac OS X fans). Windows is not an OS that is so stuck down and makes you want to cry, etc. etc.
3) Windows is sooo buggy.
Well, did the machine you're using or fixing have Spyware or Viruses on it from you downloading something infected or someone else downloading something infected? Maybe you installed an incompatible driver or something.
If you did any of those things, yes... it will be buggy. If Macs ever take over the Windows market (which it won't, no matter how much you try and think it will... it won't), you will have this unfortunate attention of people who have no life or are very bored (which is the same thing almost), you will start getting more and more viruses. Yes, you have to hit OK to install something... but most people just hit OK without looking at what they're allowing, so you will always have a group of people who install viruses.
I could go on about misconceptions users have on Windows.
The way I see it, Mac OS X and Windows are in two different categories which is why I think Macs will never have a majority of the userbase of computers. Why? Because Mac OS X requires an Apple certified computer... a computer that is WAYYYYYYYYYY overpriced for what it contains. The system itself is so locked down it's not even funny.
I see the Apple userbase praise the fact that it is locked down, and that it allows Apple to make a better user experience. In some ways, this is true... but that also has its downside like why you won't ever have a majority userbase.
When I first got my Mac Mini, I was excited. Why? It's a new experience on a completely new system. Was I excited because I hate Windows? No! I still use Windows, and I use it as my primary machine.
I've been using Mac OSX
almost everyday the last 3 or so months. I am an iPhone developer and that is the sole reason for getting a Mac. I thought to myself that I shouldn't limit my user base just because of what it is.
The one thing I like about the Mac is that it's way quicker to boot up than Windows, but as far as advantages over Windows, there aren't really any advantages to using a Mac.
I grew up on a Mac at school, and PC at home. My favorite games were games like "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego", and "Cross Country Canada". I also loved games on the iMac like A Bug's Life or one of the games where you were a bug and had to avoid human footsteps, etc. Oh, and I can't forget Oregon Trail!
SO, I could carry on another few pages or so... but I will wrap it up now to see the user response. Sure, I hate on Mac sometimes, I don't hate it to the point where I won't use it, in fact my Mac isn't even prone to not crashing (like all Mac users claim the Macs never crash). All I do is use Safari and XCode on the Mac and sometimes it freezes or XCode crashes.
I said I was going to stop, so I will stop typing now.
