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Very weak argument when you consider....

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AbeCollins

In Reply to: RE: Lack of software for Mac, Unix/Linux has always been an issue for me as well. posted by willkayakforfood on July 19, 2012 at 16:16:02

Macs run Windows too, so if you have one or two programs that you must have that runs on Windows only, no worries... just run Windows on your Mac.

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Very weak argument when you consider.... (right back atchya)... - willkayakforfood 23:07:59 07/22/12 (4)
Now you're just being silly, Mac FanBoy ;)
Why pay a ridiculous premium just to run Windows on a Mac? My new laptop, with a very stable Windows 7, all sorts of fast hardware, large hard drive, etc. runs my Windows programs just fine. :)

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- You've been told ??? - AbeCollins 11:18:55 07/23/12 (3)
  Me being silly for debunking your misunderstanding and weak argument?
  
  You've been told "that if you're into working with computer graphics, Mac is the way to go. I however, don't spend time working with computer graphics, so even if it's absolutely true about the graphics thing, this particular issue isn't relevant to my use of the computer."
  
  So, you've been told , but have you taken the time to truly experience the differences for yourself as I have? I don't work on graphics at all yet I find the Mac to be a superior platform mostly due to the OS.
  
  "Why pay a ridiculous premium just to run Windows on a Mac?"
  
  Why would you JUST run Windows on a Mac? Mac can run Mac OS X -AND- Windows, so you are essentially getting two computers for the price of one!
  
  If you prefer Windows and that's all you use, no one is suggesting that you buy a Mac.
  
  But, if you PREFER the Mac (as I do) but must have Windoze for the very occasional one or two programs, no need to buy a SECOND PC as the Mac will run Windows just fine.
  
  Running Windoze 7 on the Mac :
  - Yes, I've been told. What's so difficult to understand in that? - willkayakforfood 11:26:06 07/24/12 (2)
    Since I already stated that I personally have no need to work with "computer graphics" (as in designing, manipulating, etc.), I'm perfectly happy to respect the opinions of those who do that sort of work professionally. Just as a non-musician might respect my opinion on the particulars of the physical setup of a particular Baroque 'cello, for instance -- no need for them to spend years learning how to play the 'cello in order to "take my word for it".
    - And like I said, - AbeCollins 15:08:17 07/24/12 (1)
      "If you prefer Windows and that's all you use, no one is suggesting that you buy a Mac."
      
      So we are in agreement.
      - RE: And like I said, - pictureguy 13:18:31 07/26/12 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: And like I said, posted by AbeCollins on July 24, 2012 at 15:08:17
        
        By all means, use what works for you.
        
        However, I've advocated MACs for a couple years now, ever since Vista showed up and appeared to be such a problem.......
        At that point I was running XPpro in my PC (home built) and Win2k in my laptop (still fine).
        I have 5 friends / relatives who I've gotten to switch.....2 of 'em college students.
        
        As you can tell by my 'name' I'm a photographer and Yes, the graphics capability and ease of monitor calibration help. My 24" iMac will be around thru the cycle of at least 4 PCs.....making it somewhat less expensive to own....
        
        If / When I have need I'll also investigate the ways to run Windows on a partition. That way I can have some of my game functionality back, though if you connect to the internet thru Windows you'll still have the same vulnerability as other windows systems.
        Too much is never enough

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