Mac vs. Windows Page 3

Started by mervyn797 August 8th, 2010 6:37 AM
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Hacking is a business where new things pop up quite regularly. <:

Whilst the UNIX environment is much more secure, it doesn't change anything. Most hackers rely on the fact that the majority of users will be running a copy of Windows.

If anything, Linux is MORE secure than Darwin because you have more people working on improving and maintaining security / compatibility / stability.

The one thing i don't like about windows is it's horrible filesystem support and how for some reason, videos don't look quite that crisp and natural in comparison to the Mac OS.
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*Posts pwning me and praising Linux.*
You know, this thread should have a poll with Linux in it. I like it better than Mac to begin with.
Anyways, open source is the way to go.
I mean, Microsoft and Apple (to an extent) look at users as customers, not people who need their probelms solved.
Running Fedora on Mac, I frequently have to check the forums for support. While, sometimes I get snide comments by Linux eliteist, everything gets solved in the end.

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I'm a PC user. Mostly due to the fact that I use and test programs that are not available for macs. Even though Mac are more higher up with graphics, I have no problem making them through windows 7.
If Macs were more higher up with graphics, they should be able to support blu-ray and 1080p.
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If Macs were more higher up with graphics, they should be able to support blu-ray and 1080p.
Two things, First off if I'm not mistaken they do support 1080p, iirc my 21.5" iMac is a 1080p resolution. Second, am I missing something where PC's (referring to computers running windows) come standard with Blu-Ray now? As far as I know you can get an external blu-ray player for both and it works just fine.

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Two things, First off if I'm not mistaken they do support 1080p, iirc my 21.5" iMac is a 1080p resolution. Second, am I missing something where PC's (referring to computers running windows) come standard with Blu-Ray now? As far as I know you can get an external blu-ray player for both and it works just fine.
If this was true, then Apple's new TV would support 1080p.
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Adding to Zet's statement, Just because you are able to use something with Mac OS, doesn't mean that it is supported.

Look at NTFS. I know this example goes into copyright issues and that they are forced to do so but, officially, Apple does not support writing to NTFS. However, you are able to write to NTFS with the use of third-party tools that are also (surprise, surprise) not supported by Apple.

They have a way of leaving things out until the last minute to boost their sales.
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TBH, I don't see how Mac security is any better than Windows. I mean, true, hackers and programmer are limited when it comes to Mac OS, and no malware/viruses to affect it. You are as threatened to be affected with a virus, either you're a Mac or Windows user.

And I think Apple does support 1080p, but as Zet implied, it's not found in the new TV implementation.

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If this was true, then Apple's new TV would support 1080p.
Apple's 'new' iTV is a rumor as far as anything is concerned right now.

I'm not saying they do support 1080p, nor am I saying that they certainly will - it's just puzzling to see you of all people basing light criticism off of something that hasn't been confirmed yet.

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I'm a PC user. Mostly due to the fact that I use and test programs that are not available for macs. Even though Mac are more higher up with graphics, I have no problem making them through windows 7.
again like twocows has been sayin pc is personal computer it does not reffer to windows.
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TBH, I don't see how Mac security is any better than Windows. I mean, true, hackers and programmer are limited when it comes to Mac OS, and no malware/viruses to affect it. You are as threatened to be affected with a virus, either you're a Mac or Windows user.

And I think Apple does support 1080p, but as Zet implied, it's not found in the new TV implementation.
I didn't really understand you, but I think you said that there is no malware for OS X. That's not true; there is malware that affects OS X. There are no "viruses" in the traditional sense, but there is plenty of other stuff that is just as bad.
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I didn't really understand you, but I think you said that there is no malware for OS X. That's not true; there is malware that affects OS X. There are no "viruses" in the traditional sense, but there is plenty of other stuff that is just as bad.
He then went on to contradict himself, anyway. I'm not explicitly fighting for Apple here, but while the OS is not foolproof, I don't get why people are trying to say that it's just as open as Windows. I'd personally rather run a Mac with no security apps than a Windows installation with no security apps. It's still a damn sight less prone to infection than Windows, it's just not perfect. Jeez, Symbian OS can get viruses.
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I didn't really understand you, but I think you said that there is no malware for OS X. That's not true; there is malware that affects OS X. There are no "viruses" in the traditional sense, but there is plenty of other stuff that is just as bad.
Okay okay, I wasn't clear; my English is not so good. What I mean is Windows can be affected more due to more hackers/programmers targeting this widely used OS. However, Mac also can be affected; it's not 100% secure. It's just not that open and targeted as Windows. I am a Mac user myself and I've been affected with viruses, so I'm simply stating my opinion as a 3 year Mac user.
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any one wants to shed some light on the boot up time for mac?
So, I usually don't actually start up my iMac all that often, usually just sleep it.
But this got me curious so I just did a pretty cold start that took 44.9 seconds from when I hit the power button to when all my startup programs finished loading. Hope this helps.

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So, I usually don't actually start up my iMac all that often, usually just sleep it.
But this got me curious so I just did a pretty cold start that took 44.9 seconds from when I hit the power button to when all my startup programs finished loading. Hope this helps.
I'm quite curious as to which iMac you have. Particularly the processor.
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Now security. Like all Windows users have experienced, Windows is the most prone OS to viruses and problems. Whereas Mac OS is a secure OS (because UNIX is secure), and is yet to be affected with viruses.
its normal that Windows have a lot of virus, because many people use windows, so more people want to hurt other people.
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Windows: Too bad actually. Just ridden with viruses and slow.
Mac: Fast and reliable. Too bad it's 3x expensive.
Linux: Just as good, only FREE. Needs catching up in some areas though.
(I tried like 5 distros before finally finding a functional one for my laptop.
Usually, linux plus laptop equals no. Other that, you're off pretty good.
BSD:...wait, why is that on the list? XD

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Windows: Too bad actually. Just ridden with viruses and slow.
Mac: Fast and reliable. Too bad it's 3x expensive.
Linux: Just as good, only FREE. Needs catching up in some areas though.
(I tried like 5 distros before finally finding a functional one for my laptop.
Usually, linux plus laptop equals no. Other that, you're off pretty good.
BSD:...wait, why is that on the list? XD
Windows isn't slow unless you're using horribly outdated hardware or you have a virus. Proper maintenance is also important, but it's primarily those first two things.

Anyway, we seem to have passed the point where people are discussing things and more or less just throwing out hearsay, so I'll be closing this now.
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