i don't get it
2006-07-25 13:18:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Macs can run both Mac and PC software. They can't catch a virus but they can get a trojan horse. They are well made and require few repairs.
2006-07-25 13:22:14 · answer #1 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Back in the old days of computers, Apple and IBM were the big competitors. Apple made (and still makes) Macs, and IBM made PCs. Much of the mac hardware and the pc hardware were non-interchangable, and Macs had their own operating system (MacOS, as opposed to the most popular PC operating system, Windows). In the last decade, Macs have become famous for their style and their popularity in schools, with graphic artists, and more. However, since about a year ago, all macs have been made with intel processors, which is essentially a PC part. So now, the only thing that a Mac can do that PCs can't is run MacOS. Macs can now even run Windows (with the new intel processors). IMHO, Macs are now just very overpriced (but cool looking) PCs. Get a dell and save some $$$$$
Also, redunicorn@s... said that Macs can't catch a virus. This ain't true. And before anyone flames me, look it up.
2006-07-25 20:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by mrd2689 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are good computers. The MACs have less software selections available than PCs and the software is usually more expensive.
It's really your personal preference. Both can do lots of things extremely quickly.
Don't listen to all the computer bigots out there. Most of them hate one and love the other.
2006-07-25 22:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by Blues Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mac is mean Machintos. PC is mean Personal Computer (windows).
Mac built by Apple company and Windows built by Microsoft Bill Gate.
2006-07-25 20:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by Duke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A PC is a Personal Computer, a Mac is a PC.
2006-07-25 20:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by Not Tellin 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
One is for creatives, the other is for creating
one is for designers, the other is still being designed
one is a MAC, and the other is a PC
2006-07-25 20:23:27 · answer #6 · answered by the grinch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main difference between a mac and a pc is about $400.00
2006-07-25 20:42:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mac is an operating system , PC is the personal computer .
2006-07-25 20:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by Miss_Strawberry 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a mac is a brand of apple computers that uses their own OS the newest is based on UNIX a pc is anyother type of computer most of wich come with Windows or some version of Linux
2006-07-25 20:22:44 · answer #9 · answered by Mieog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
macs are way better.
plus you can run windows on them, so you basically get both.
2006-07-25 20:21:39 · answer #10 · answered by lindsay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋