iam thinking to mac os X...but it seems it needs different configuration...can u tell me its requirements?
will it work on same configuration required for win xp?
and also will it wise if i throw xp away and use mac...
2007-03-09 14:23:14 · 11 answers · asked by someone 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The Mac OS only runs on Mac hardware. This is because they want to make sure everything works together, so they control both the hardware and the software. If you want OS X, you have to purchase a Mac. You can buy a Mini for as low as $600.00 - see http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore
2007-03-09 17:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what you will use it for. If you're only going to use it for web browsing and stuff you can go for a cheap Windows box, but then the Mac OS is much more reliable from my experience. There's less OS maintinance and less problems overall. I use an iMac G5 at work and a Powerbook at home. I have not needed to reinstall the OS since I got them. I used to have an older Windows box that I had to reinstall every 3 months. It would just die and I couldn't do anything but to reinstall the OS. I built another box that I had to do a Windows repair a few times to get it back working. I use my Windows box to play games, and my Macs to do everything else.
2007-03-09 17:38:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. I am not sure if you will agree with me, but I am still taking the chance to help you understand certain things...
Mac and PC.
Mac computers are known as the best security computer. They're no known viruses for Mac OS today, but there is a fact to that, though.... Please note that only 10% of the world use Mac, while 90% use PC.... This is plain logical; the higher the percentage is, the more attractive it is. My point is: Mac is not vulnerable to viruses because they're only 10% popular compared to PC's 90%..... Please also note that viruses are made by hackers and computer geek... My point again is, of course, it makes no sense to write viruses for Mac computers because it is a waste of time infecting only 10%, whereas you could spend that valuable time to infect 90%... Note that the reason people write viruses is to become rich, like stealing people's credit card and other sensitive information... In plain words, would you rob 10% of Mac users than 90% of PC users? That's my point right there.
Mac is more expensive because Mac parts are NOT from third party distributors. Mac parts are made by ONLY apple.
Another reason Mac computers are more expensive is because ONLY Mac softwares can be used on a Mac.
Let me simplify this down for you:
1 Mac is not vulnerable to viruses because people rarely buy Mac computers.
2 PC is very vulnerable to viruses because PC gets more attention.
3 There is nothing a Mac can do that a PC cannot do.
4 There is a lot of things a PC can do that a Mac cannot do.
5 PC is not limited to softwares.
6 Mac is very limited to softwares.
7 Mac makes lightweight computers better than PC
8 PC is faster than a Mac because PCs are known as entertainment computers.
9 Mac is limited to upgrade
10 PC is NOT limited to upgrade.
11 Mac is limited to games
12 PC is NOT limited to games
Many people argue that Mac has a better GPU than PC. Note that GPU means ( Graphic Card)... Mac does not have a better GPU over a PC because, once again, Mac is limited to games, while a PC needs the best GPU to play games.
The only advantage Mac has over a PC is security, like not vulnerable to viruses... But if you use a subscribed Anti Virus software on your PC, you will NOT get a virus, unless you foolishly download free softwares off the Internet.
Please also note that MAC is very good for people who aren't educated about computer technologies. Mac protects you from all harm. It is a different story with PC... PC depends on you to protect it... That's why it is recommended for computer literates to use PCs.
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You have a great day.
2007-03-09 14:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Mac is really cool but is really Expensive too! lots of money for many accessories and software cost lots of money! Try Windows Vista!!
2007-03-09 14:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by Smashing Pumkie pie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MAc rocks!!! you will be so happy you did, and if you really neeed windows,...and you get a new mac,..the intel chip inside all new macs allows you to run windows as well
2007-03-09 14:27:06 · answer #5 · answered by strings700 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have a PC you can feel Mac OSX, how? there is some emulators that can run Mac on you PC, before purchasing a Mac try it!
2007-03-09 14:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Maysam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do any of that, the mac operating system only works on mac computers, they specifically designed their OS to reject personal computers
2007-03-09 14:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by ditre 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Warning: naughty language, don't click if you get easily offended.
This will help you decide what to do in regard to Macs.
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=macs_cant
2007-03-09 14:32:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you go mac, you'' never go back!
2007-03-12 06:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep mac is the way-2-go!!!
2007-03-09 15:00:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋