I know OS is operating system But where are the differences. All i use my computer for is 2 watch baseball games, go on internet, play poker, listen 2 music, instant message, type papers powerpoint and spreadsheet and stuff for school. So of the things I just mentioned what are the differences between Mac and Windows? I use Windows right now, but if i switch 2 Mac, what will be different? Basically right now I turn on Windows and I have everyting i use on my desktop...double click....and im ready 2 go. Im not sure what is different. Im not askin which is better, nor am I looking for a technical asnwer. but rather....as a Windows user who switches 2 a Mac....u will notice ____?
_____? is different on a Mac than Windows.
Mac does _____ while Windows does _______
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I know this is a broad question and like i said plz dont get 2 technical, but as a basic computer person who always used Windows if i switch to Mac what will I notice, what will be different?
2007-02-22 09:56:08 · 4 answers · asked by mmmmmmm 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
well the older mac os used to be a lot different than windows, but the new ones arnt much different you will just have to get used to navigating. the windows are different, the layout is different, the menus are a lot different, but all basically similar, just organized differently and different options. You wont know where to look for things. If you have been using windows for a long time a mac will probably drive you crazy.
2007-02-22 10:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by imre_14_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows operating systems are 98,ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. They are just different in size mostly. XP being the most popular right now. Mac is a totally different kind of computer and has its own OS. So if you are happy with your computer and it does all the things you want then I highly recommend keeping it.
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2007-02-22 18:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is too broad to answer here without writing a book.
I will offer you a piece of advice though. As you aren't very computer savvy, i recommend that you stick with the PC format. I suggest that because it's much easier to get help from friends, etc, with the PC than with the MAC. Software is also much more readily available for PC.
The MAC is more attractive to people who use their machines for design or graphics, and really isn't needed to do basic computing, as you do.
2007-02-22 18:09:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general use there is no difference between them. some people like windows for its easy use and many software available for it. some others like Linux for it's free source and security. because you are not a proffesional computer user (a programmer, designer,...) choose one that is best to your ideas. I myself use Windows x64 edition and i'm very happy with it
2007-02-22 18:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by amirmoradabadi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋