Comments on: Buy a MAC, Stick With It, Deal With It

By: Otto

Otto — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:42:25 +0000

When I first read the title of this post, I was under the impression that once you bought a Mac, you’re stuck with it. And while the article focuses mainly on using one OS or the other, I think my initial reaction still remains true. If you get a Mac, and buy Mac software, you’re forcing yourself into continuing to buy Apple hardware. Use windows, and you can get your hardware from numerous different companies. You have choice and freedom. Hell, buy windows software and you can even buy a Mac and use it. But when you enter the world of the Mac, there’s nowhere else to go. I guess that’s why there are such vocal Mac advocates. They have to drown themselves in propaganda in order to forget that they’re stuck.

By: Christoph Voigt

Christoph Voigt — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:42:00 +0000

“It’s a big waste of time working on this two environments. You don’t get paid more by being skilled in these two platforms.”

Writing a blog about Vista should implement that you know what “learning” means. On the other side, your statement implies that you have wasted all your time with only products from one manufacturer. It’s a pity you probably don’t look over your own nose.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:31:11 +0000

Actually, I *do* get paid more for knowing and using both OSX and Vista! I am a Senior Systems Manager who has to maintain and manage both operating systems (servers and all), and running Vista on a MacBook Pro for me has been a real Good Thing (TM).

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:16:43 +0000

The reason you’d worry about running Vista (or XP in my case) on a Mac is simple … gaming.

For me, I MUCH prefer using OSX for day to day work, to me its faster, more reliable and in general I just prefer it (note there’s something about Vista I just don’t like…)

BUT, when it comes to games, XP or Vista is the only real choice. Sure you can buy Mac games, and I’ve got a few (HoMM5, CIV4), however I’ve tried C&C3 under OSX and under Windows. Its faster and gets better graphics when running under Windows. So basically if you want a Mac, but also want to game, then Vista (or XP) on a Mac is something you do have to worry about.