Why is Mac better than PC?

Humm....


Well you could say the design of Mac's is much better than any PC's but in reality it is probably something that boils down to the OS, so maybe the question should be:

Why is OSX better than Windows?

Try asking that and see the responce you get.

If OSX where compatible with PC's then you would probably find a lot more people would buy PC's and install OSX on it as it would be a cheaper option on a Mac.

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Petter:

To a certain extent it is a matter of personal choice. However, there are objective considerations, too.

Macs have been built with a graphic user interface from the beginning. You could see what was on your computer. You could point and click and did not have to start out knowing many keyboard commands. The intuitive system, using concepts like desktop, files, folders gave a visual image of how the computer stored information using the language of a home office with a desk and file cabinets. Windows later gave PCs a similar cabability, but it certainly does not have the user friendliness of the mac.

The very architecture of the Mac makes it a superior machine, both in terms of its power, and in terms of its operation. The whole computer works together as a unit.

But, from the standpoint of an end user, Macs can run Mac Operating Systems, which are superior to anything else out there. Even before Unix based Mac OS X, Mac OS 8 and 9 offered superior computing power. Only Macintosh computers can run Macintosh Operating Systems.

Mac OS X introduced a whole new world of computing. The aqua interface makes it easy to get around and to work on a Mac. Applications such as System Preferences gave one some control over how the Mac operated. Yet the system is not transparent enough for the uninitiated to get himself/herself into trouble messing things up. For the more advanced user Unix provides almost a whole new computing system. Mac OS X also provides a suite of simply superior applications, like Mail, iTunes, iPhoto etc. which all come included with the OS.

OK, all this is off the top of my head. Once you get going you can think of many more things. Hope that starts you thinking.

Good luck.

cornelius

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Petter, just make sure you know what you are talking about when you do this...

Windows / OSX (Operating system)

PC / Mac (Computer)

Although Macs where know as Power PC's, when people talk about PC's they tend to be referring to computers that run Windows.

Good luck

...when people talk about PC's they tend to be referring to computers that run Windows.

True.

To further muddle things... Macs ARE PCs (Personal Computers) in the strictest terms.

And to make it worse... the new Macs can run Windows natively.

Which is another point to add.. there's no reason to buy a PC now.. you can buy a mac and run MacOS or Windows (or Linux..). The resale value of a Mac in three years is going to be a LOT better than a PC.

And remember, to date, Mac's are virus and ad-ware/spyware free. Something unheard of on the Windows platform.

And in the "imitation is the greatest form of flattery" department, the look and interactive features of Windows new operating system -Vista (over 5 years in the copying...er...making), were essentially copied or modeled from OS X.

QUOTE: And remember, to date, Mac's are virus and ad-ware/spyware free. Something unheard of on the Windows platform.END QUOTE

But remember if the Mac is booted into Windows it has the same vulnerabilities as Windows.

My ole' Dodge pickup truck is more modifiable than your new 50K Volvo. Wanna' swap? Just kidding. People buy Macs because they want something that works without constant mods, upgrades, tweaks, etc..

Petter:

I see that your topic has gotten very popular. You should have plenty of information for your project. Let me add a couple more points, some of them have been touched on before.

In terms of PCs, I am not directly familiar with them, as I have never owned one. I have used them from time, and they always leave me wishing in had my mac. What I do know about them is that people who use them complain constantly about their computers crashing. Macs have difficulty, too. But it is either because of faulty hardware, which can usually be remedied, or software difficulty related to user inexperience, which can usually be sorted out, too.

Mac security has already been mentioned. No computer is completely unvulnerable, including the Mac running OS X. And PC users respond to the fact that there are no known viruses for Mac OS X by saying that is because the Mac universe is so much smaller and people are not interested in attacking them. While that may be partly true, it is, in my opinion, more of an excuse than a reason. The reason that there are no known viruses for Mac OS X, is because of a superior security system. If the Mac user implements all of the security features of OS X, it makes his/her computer as impregnable as any computer can be. Windows systems are known for their vulnerability to viruses, and the backdoors are forever being repaired.

Finally, the Apple Discussions Community is, to my mind, a unique phenomenon in the world of computing and one of the greatest things about the Mac. Every night I see posts from all over the world, of people who are seeking assistance with their issues with their computers. And very knowledgeable and experienced people, as well as folk like I, who are still learning, volunteer their expertise and their time to help fellow mac users. I have worked with people who live hundreds of miles from the nearest Apple repair facility, as have other responders, and they get help on these Forums. Besides, it is a great place to learn about macs and Mac Operating Systems. I came here with a computer issue a couple of years ago, and I have come back over and over, because I keep learning, and I am able to share the things I learn by helping other mac users.

Best wishes on your project, Petter. Let us know how it goes.

Good luck.

cornelius

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I thought this was your paper...

-Does anyone know when the first Mac and PC came?

First Mac - 1984 - Mac 128k

-Why is Microsoft more successful than Apple?

There's a sucker born every minute. It is too easy to follow the masses.

-Will Windows Vista beat Mac OS X? Why, why not?

Beat it at what? Reliability, stability, usability, virus resistance, etc. are best done by OS X.

PS. What should I call the "PC" since Macs are PCs too? Any suggestions?

What is your paper comparing? Are you comparing the hardware (Macs vs other manufacturers) or the OS (Mac OS vs Windows)?