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Will · 02-03-2007, 16:41

It's funny I know a few people like that who just don't like Apple products, in a similar vein I know a lot of people who are also like that about Microsoft. I think I'd have to have both systems for a while for sure, or at least run Parallels so I can have some windows frontend. Though I'm getting very much more into my linux at the moment, so I'm not 100% dependent on Windows anymore, problem is so much is reliant on Windows now that you can't get away from it!

I had a play with some Macs whilst in SF and I found it SO easy to use and a lot quicker and generally looked 100% better too. I'm willing to give Vista a go, in 6 months time or so when it's better supported.

semi-pro waster · 02-03-2007, 17:28

I think my main problem with Macs and Mac OS stems from when I was in school which was several years ago admittedly, I'm sure it has improved greatly but it always felt like style over substance and that too much was hidden away from me although partly no doubt due to school policies.

Basically like I say, irrational prejudice which is why I normally don't try to persuade people against Macs, they are good at what they do, I just don't like them.

Will · 02-03-2007, 17:39

Yes I used to feel the same. I hated macs owing to my experience at school. The whole "lack of control" thing. But I've now gone past the stage of wanting to change every bit of it. I think Mac OSX is now fairly customisable and looks funky as hell. Furthermore it has widgets, which frankly are a work of genius.

Feek · 02-03-2007, 17:39

When you get your Mac, install CoD2 and then try and aim down the sight.

Then report back

Haly · 02-03-2007, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Hoff

Furthermore it has widgets, which frankly are a work of genius.

You mean like Windows has had for a few years now and recently been bought by Yahoo?

http://widgets.yahoo.com/

Will · 02-03-2007, 17:42

Well I don't play computer games much anymore, if I did, I'd use my XP box

Will · 02-03-2007, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haly

You mean like Windows has had for a few years now and recently been bought by Yahoo?

http://widgets.yahoo.com/

Oooh I didn't know that! Bah, still the Mac does it better

As I said though I couldn't live without XP at least for a few years anyway.

Haly · 02-03-2007, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Hoff

Oooh I didn't know that! Bah, still the Mac does it better

Course it does

Handy site there though

Will · 02-03-2007, 17:49

Yeah definitely, thanks.

Haly · 02-03-2007, 17:52

Np

Oh and for the record, I'm not a mac hater

Just can't resist being devil's advocate

02-03-2007, 16:41	#61
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	It's funny I know a few people like that who just don't like Apple products, in a similar vein I know a lot of people who are also like that about Microsoft. I think I'd have to have both systems for a while for sure, or at least run Parallels so I can have some windows frontend. Though I'm getting very much more into my linux at the moment, so I'm not 100% dependent on Windows anymore, problem is so much is reliant on Windows now that you can't get away from it! I had a play with some Macs whilst in SF and I found it SO easy to use and a lot quicker and generally looked 100% better too. I'm willing to give Vista a go, in 6 months time or so when it's better supported. __________________ *No No!*

02-03-2007, 17:28	#62
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	I think my main problem with Macs and Mac OS stems from when I was in school which was several years ago admittedly, I'm sure it has improved greatly but it always felt like style over substance and that too much was hidden away from me although partly no doubt due to school policies. Basically like I say, irrational prejudice which is why I normally don't try to persuade people against Macs, they are good at what they do, I just don't like them. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

02-03-2007, 17:39	#63
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Yes I used to feel the same. I hated macs owing to my experience at school. The whole "lack of control" thing. But I've now gone past the stage of wanting to change every bit of it. I think Mac OSX is now fairly customisable and looks funky as hell. Furthermore it has widgets, which frankly are a work of genius. __________________ *No No!*

02-03-2007, 17:39	#64
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	When you get your Mac, install CoD2 and then try and aim down the sight. Then report back __________________

02-03-2007, 17:42	#66
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Well I don't play computer games much anymore, if I did, I'd use my XP box __________________ *No No!*

02-03-2007, 17:49	#69
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Yeah definitely, thanks. __________________ *No No!*

02-03-2007, 17:52	#70
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Np Oh and for the record, I'm not a mac hater Just can't resist being devil's advocate __________________ Halycopter