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I don't want to get to into this debate because PC fanboys and Mac fanboys tend to be very stubborn and biased.
My old laptop PC got viruses sort of frequently. I've never had problems with my MacBook Pro. My PC desktop has gotten a few viruses over time, but it's survived. It's just so freaking slow now. :/
I hate Mac's more then I should simply because their marketing scheme is douche bag-ish.
The way i saw it was macs just didnt get virueses and all that because no one cared to make any for them since its a small part of the market lul. Also that OSX is much newer then XP therefore the people who have nothing better to do than to make viruses just continued with xp.
Don't really like macs though =/, and yes they're commercials are douche bagish lololol.
And personally speaking on viruses, i haven't gotten one in ages i think the only time i ever got one really was when i was new to computers and the internet
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don't know where I heard this from but, the reason why people seem to think Mac is safer than Windows PC:
1) Mac is not as wide-spread as PC
2) Hardware and Software used in a Mac are completely different from PC (ie. you cannot mix and match them)
3) Since its not as mainstream as PC, not as many people try to hack/alter it. (Hackers try to make money or cause chaos...more effective on PC when majority of computer users use PC)
Mac is still only like 5% of the market share.
If it was more popular you can bet your *** you'd be getting just as many viruses as you get on your pc.
Which for me would be none it really isn't that hard to avoid.
Really it comes down to your familiarity with computers and the internet. If you don't know much, then you'll probably be more susceptible to viruses and malware. I don't see it as a Mac vs. PC dilemma, more of a Computer Literate vs. Computer Illiterate one
This took most of the words out of my mouth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xenonight2
Except...did anyone read the title real quick and see "Pac VS Man"? I thought it was awesome for a second.
but why would you be using a mac?
I honestly don't know.
I'm not trying to troll here but my pc is more powerful than my friends mac and it cost $1000 less.
Seriously what does he get from his mac that I don't get from my pc aside from hipster points.
he gets the blessings of the almighty Steve jobs
I seen the fat ass on the news today talking about how his Prius sucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by GooLooGooLoo
He just looks like the kind of guy that would have the fat man who hasn't showered in a couple years smell... Like there are certain parts of his body imposible for him to clean.
The should make a computer with that smell.
Because Mac people are cute trusty little unknowing sheep, constantly showing of how much easier it would be?Quote:
Originally Posted by hellzscream
The comparison is BS;
You don't make return by how spread out the system is in total; You make a return by each machine on which the exploit is effectively working, multiplied with the time it's not being patched, either by the company or 3rd party software.
Apple doesn't really properly patch anything security wise and IE6 is getting readied to finally die; This is a possibly very interesting situation.
honestly speaking you can get mac on a pc and windows on a mac.... the point is, i've had viruses last year but i was visting sites with virus attacks (no not for porn) so i guess its really my fault other then that if you stay off sites for warez and limewire torrents etc you'll be fine with a pc with a firewall
i remember another onrpg member saying that mac is like a 1000$ machine selling for 2000$
and that's true
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Originally Posted by SnOwBunZz
Um it is my video production class so I would know if every computer was a MAC in My class.
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A protected windows is more secure than an unprotected mac.
Completely Imbecilic and incorrect. I have a protected Windows and I have gotten trojans and Viruses without going on Porn sites.
Yes gaming tips the balance between Mac and Windows.Quote:
So gaming tips balance between mac and windows?
Every editing software can run on windows. To be honest, I have gotten lessons on mac for photoshop and I can't tell the difference between the mac version and the windows version.
There are also other applications (like autocad) and those won't run on mac, yet they are very needed in development.
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I think you are underestimating what a Mac can do. A Mac can't dualboot itself to Windows while Windows can't dualboot into OSX. Mac have I-movies and Garageband and if I recall correctly their media output is way superior than PC. I like the UI, Interface and the beauty of the operating system of OSX than of Windows.
Also let me add that Gaming and PRICE tips the balance.
You did not state it was your class.Quote:
Originally Posted by Espada1
Ah... drive by downloads... it can happen on a mac too you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Espada1
You probably had some free AV installed did you?
Nice to leave this out too:
Generally any security is better than none and no AV has a 100% detection rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by SnOwBunZz
You probably picked one with a lower detection rate.
I'm reasonably certain an unpatched Mac is worse than an patched PC. Exploits can be and are found in both operating systems, and if they're not patched, they can and will be used. Simple as that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Espada1
Can't dual boot? I'm 100% positive a windows machine can dual boot OSX/Windows, and I don't see why a mac machine couldn't boot Windows/OSX.Quote:
Originally Posted by Espada1
EDIT: Ah yes, those crazy mac instruction sets. Alright. So some macs can't dual boot windows (except as SnOwBunZz says, when they have intel processors) . But windows machines certainly can boot OSX.
Each UI can be tweaked with endlessly. They can both be made to look like each other.
As for media editing, I dunno, I'm not in that field. I seem to remember hearing something about Mac being better, but it all just comes down to applications, not the operating system.
An intel mac can dualboot windows. No clue about windows machines being able to dualboot mac.Quote:
Originally Posted by Espada1
Custom skins for windows? There's a snow leopard one iirc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Espada1
The mac has an overall better interface. Yeah I overlook that fact and Macs can dual boot. But I generally thought that Macs have special hardware implanted on them so PCs can't run a OSX operation system.Quote:
Originally Posted by SnOwBunZz
holy sht doesn't anyone read what i post (i guess not) but windows can ****ing dual boot mac osx and its been confirmed and if you want evidence im not posting anything about it because google exists and its sort of involves some warezQuote:
Originally Posted by Espada1
Most viruses are programmed to attack Windows files, not Mac files, so Mac is more secured, but that is because few people make viruses for it.
ITT Apple fanboy tries his hardest to defend spending quadruple the price of a decent pc on an inferior product.Quote:
Originally Posted by Espada1
What pisses me off the most is when people say "oh macs never break, when I had my pc it broke like every week."
That's because you're a dumbass and you shouldn't be anywhere near a computer anyway.
@Espada1:
One simple question:
Have you set a root password?