First I want to say that I'm leaving hardware out of this. It's no secret that a Mac in terms of its hardware is just a PC in sheeps clothing and frankly, we all know that from a hardware standpoint alone, Macs are generally overpriced. But that's just an aside. Not what I'm here to talk about.
I've used windows for 15 years now. You'd think I'd be among the die hards of the Microsoft camp. But to be honest, I don't really see it that way. In my eyes, each OS is completely valid depending on the needs of an individual. And for the record, I really really wish this "OS War" would come to a halt, and that the companies and the fanboys would quit their ignorant bickering.
Let's look at both OS's and see what they offer to certain users.
Windows 7
-The standard. Quite simply, when it comes to office use and the bulk of professional programs, Windows wins. OSX just hasn't broken the mainstream as being the worldwide standard of compatibility.
-Games. This is a given. Some users could care less about this, while others hang on it like a life rope.
-Familiarity. For me, this is big because after 15 years of windows, I'm not about to start over. And with Windows 7 being so reliable now, I don't have to.
-Support. Face it. The vast majority of 3rd party software and hardware out there is designed around windows. This is a harsh reality, but true nonetheless. If you use a lot of 3rd party apps, OSX might be a choice you can't even make.
OSX
-Multimedia. To start with, OSX has a decent suite of media editing/playing programs. While most professionals will obviously upgrade to some 3rd party apps, this is another place where OSX shines. Logic as well as Final Cut Pro are OSX exclusives and industry standards. And with full support for Adobe CS and the like, OSX is quickly becoming a standard in the media industry. If you make music or film, OSX might just be a no brainer in many cases.
-Reliability. While Win 7 is arguably just as reliable, OSX is certainly less prone to viruses than Windows. Which for many is a huge plus.
-User Friendly. This is a nice way of saying "stupid proof." It's a frank truth that most power users are going to use Windows, simply because OSX isn't as much of a tinkerer. OSX admittedly tries to take care of itself and keep its users from having to make any tough decisions. For the vast majority of PC users who don't go "under the hood" a lot, this aspect of OSX must be very appetizing.
-Cosmetics. I'll give Win 7 a pat on the back for trying, but at the end of the day, OSX beats its corpse in terms of looking good.
I want to open up a discussion here. Why do you use Windows? Why do you use OSX? Is it for the above reasons, or something else?
I've used windows for 15 years now. You'd think I'd be among the die hards of the Microsoft camp. But to be honest, I don't really see it that way. In my eyes, each OS is completely valid depending on the needs of an individual. And for the record, I really really wish this "OS War" would come to a halt, and that the companies and the fanboys would quit their ignorant bickering.
Let's look at both OS's and see what they offer to certain users.
Windows 7
-The standard. Quite simply, when it comes to office use and the bulk of professional programs, Windows wins. OSX just hasn't broken the mainstream as being the worldwide standard of compatibility.
-Games. This is a given. Some users could care less about this, while others hang on it like a life rope.
-Familiarity. For me, this is big because after 15 years of windows, I'm not about to start over. And with Windows 7 being so reliable now, I don't have to.
-Support. Face it. The vast majority of 3rd party software and hardware out there is designed around windows. This is a harsh reality, but true nonetheless. If you use a lot of 3rd party apps, OSX might be a choice you can't even make.
OSX
-Multimedia. To start with, OSX has a decent suite of media editing/playing programs. While most professionals will obviously upgrade to some 3rd party apps, this is another place where OSX shines. Logic as well as Final Cut Pro are OSX exclusives and industry standards. And with full support for Adobe CS and the like, OSX is quickly becoming a standard in the media industry. If you make music or film, OSX might just be a no brainer in many cases.
-Reliability. While Win 7 is arguably just as reliable, OSX is certainly less prone to viruses than Windows. Which for many is a huge plus.
-User Friendly. This is a nice way of saying "stupid proof." It's a frank truth that most power users are going to use Windows, simply because OSX isn't as much of a tinkerer. OSX admittedly tries to take care of itself and keep its users from having to make any tough decisions. For the vast majority of PC users who don't go "under the hood" a lot, this aspect of OSX must be very appetizing.
-Cosmetics. I'll give Win 7 a pat on the back for trying, but at the end of the day, OSX beats its corpse in terms of looking good.
I want to open up a discussion here. Why do you use Windows? Why do you use OSX? Is it for the above reasons, or something else?




