[firstpoint]

Hello Guys

May you pls give me the main different between macintosh computers and windowscomputers, pls?

[tomdkat]

Here is a starting point. The biggest differences, IMO, are:

• The layout of the UI (User Interface)
• Approach to security
• Mac OS X is restricted to running on Apple computers only while Windows can run on a wider spectrum of PC hardware, including Apple computers.

Peace...

[SweaterVest014]

Mac OS's are very user-friendly and easy to use; Windows OS's, while they aim to be user-friendly, are not altogether easy to use for beginners and non-techies.

Mac's are much safer to use (viruses, spyware, etc.); Windows is extremely virus prone and will work well only if you have a good security suite.

Mac's designs really stand out, but you do pay a price. Windows can be run on any PC machine, with a great range of prices that will fit most any budget.

Just the few things that stand out to me... I'll probably think of some more later.

[Serge_N_Gin]

Also Apple relies on Hardware sales more than Software sales SO they only allow their Software (Mac OS) to be installed on their Hardware. Their Computers are quite stylish and can be very compact so you are paying for all of this.

Microsoft on the other hand are a Software Company so they rely heavily on the sales of their own OS (the latest being Vista) and don't really worry what kind of box it ends up in, therefore the vast array of PC types and shapes and different companies that make the boxes/monitors.

This is a different take on "What is the main difference between Mac/PC" and I should tip my hat to the member who recently put this point forth ....

namenotfound

[SweaterVest014]

Oh yeah, and I completely concur with the Apple commercials stating that Apple is fun-loving, easy to use, etc., while PC's are annoying and difficult, and get mad at nothing...

[ferrija1]

1. Macs are computers that run OS X, Apple's operating system. Just like Microsoft's operating system is Windows.
2. Apple makes most of their money off of hardware, so OS X can only be run on Mac computers originally sold from Apple.
3. OS X Desktop:
4. Macs are often used in media production environments, but are becoming much more popular among the general public.
5. Macs are often more expensive than PCs, but have many features that are not found on PCs.
6. Macs do not need antivirus programs because there are no viruses for Macs on the internet.

[namenotfound]

For the last couple of posts that tried to make a distinction between Mac and "PC".

Macs are PC's.

I truly hate when people refer to "PC" as being Windows-only.

All PC stands for is Personal Computer, which a Mac is.

5. Macs are often more expensive than PCs, but have many features that are not found on PCs.

That's the same as saying:

Nikes are often more expensive than sneakers, but have many features that are not found on sneakers.

Nike is a sneaker

[pelokwin]

Namenotfound said: I truly hate when people refer to "PC" as being Windows-only.

All PC stands for is Personal Computer, which a Mac is.
You are right, but almost everyone calls windows based computers PC's It is just the way we all make the distinction. (maybe the good folks at Mac came up with it to give the impression that Mac's are above Windows based computers) The rules of the English language are not set in stone and are changed on a constant basis not by scholars but by us common folk . "Ain't" is a good example, my mother cries every time someone uses it and I have yet to add it to my vocab. but it is in Funk & Wagnalls (who'd a thunk it)
So don't let it upset you so I like your input and I don't want you to get an ulcer

[tomdkat]

Originally Posted by pelokwin

The rules of the English language are not set in stone and are changed on a constant basis not by scholars but by us common folk . "Ain't" is a good example, my mother cries every time someone uses it and I have yet to add it to my vocab. but it is in Funk & Wagnalls (who'd a thunk it)

The thing is, we're not talking about "slang" or a commonly used violation of proper English. We're talking about incorrect use of a term that most who use it don't even realize is incorrect. Yet, when you tell them they are wrong, they get all defensive, yadda-yadda.

I agree with namenotfound but I also realize people will use the wrong terminology simply because it's commonplace and I have basically "given up" on getting people to realize they are abusing the terminology. Instead, when I communicate with them I simply use correct terminology with the hope they pick up on it.

Peace...

[kickback999]

I also dislike the comparison of mac and "pc"
pc meaning windows.
But truthfully pc means a Linux pc too, which is far superior to a mac with osx.
Anyway, mac and pc is the same now: both use x86 and you can install osx on a normal pc.

[tomdkat]

Originally Posted by kickback999

you can install osx on a normal pc.

At least an Apple PC (i.e. a Mac).

Peace...

[pelokwin]

We're talking about incorrect use of a term that most who use it don't even realize is incorrect.

I admit I have done it. Sorry. Feel free to smack me upside the head if you catch me doing it again.

The thing is, we're not talking about "slang" or a commonly used violation of proper English.

but I feel that calling a Windows based PC just a PC is "Slang"
For short can I just sa.. type WPC, APC, LPC?

[ferrija1]

Originally Posted by namenotfound

For the last couple of posts that tried to make a distinction between Mac and "PC".

Macs are PC's.

I truly hate when people refer to "PC" as being Windows-only.

All PC stands for is Personal Computer, which a Mac is.




That's the same as saying:

Nikes are often more expensive than sneakers, but have many features that are not found on sneakers.

Nike is a sneaker

I'M SICK OF YOU SAYING THIS! /
Save your lessons for someone who knows more, you don't need to start confusing people who don't know what Macs are by saying that Macs are PCs. We're teaching the basics, don't bring in debates to these kinds of threads, create your own thread for this problem of yours. It's like teaching US customary units, sure, it might not be ideal but everyone uses it (in the US) and you can't change that. I've told you this before and I truly hate when you keep arguing over this word. Just drop it.

Peace

[tomdkat]

Originally Posted by pelokwin

I admit I have done it. Sorry. Feel free to smack me upside the head if you catch me doing it again.

There's no need for physical violence. I'll just ask you to send me $5.

but I feel that calling a Windows based PC just a PC is "Slang"
For short can I just sa.. type WPC, APC, LPC?

Actually, I consider referring to a PC running windows as just a "PC" is fine, since you're talking about a PC. The thing is, that same slang applies to Macs as well.

Peace...

[hamidmalikunu]

Originally Posted by pelokwin

Namenotfound said: I truly hate when people refer to "PC" as being Windows-only.

All PC stands for is Personal Computer, which a Mac is.
You are right, but almost everyone calls windows based computers PC's It is just the way we all make the distinction. (maybe the good folks at Mac came up with it to give the impression that Mac's are above Windows based computers) The rules of the English language are not set in stone and are changed on a constant basis not by scholars but by us common folk . "Ain't" is a good example, my mother cries every time someone uses it and I have yet to add it to my vocab. but it is in Funk & Wagnalls (who'd a thunk it)
So don't let it upset you so I like your input and I don't want you to get an ulcer

do you mean that mac is also a pc but we use pc only for window.

and my 2nd question is can ve call a mac as pc pls with reference