Which Kind of computer should i pick?

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You should get a PC.

Reasons not to get a Mac.


1) Mac uses a subset of PC hardware but you pay significantly more for it.
http://blogs.eweek.com/applewatch/content/channel/should_you_pay_twice_as_much_for_a_mac.html

2) Mac OS X less secure than either Windows Vista or Linux. Mac OS X was hacked in 30 min., 2. min, in 2006, 2008, 10 seconds in 2009.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_1.html
http://www.osnews.com/story/13886
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/pwn-2-own-over-macbook-air-gets-seized-in-2-minutes-flat/
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/181/1049181/mac-hacked-two-minutes-flat

3) Although Mac currently does not have as many Spyware/Viruses they are on the rise.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/26/more_mac_malware/
http://blog.absolute.com/mac-malware-on-the-rise/
http://www.techchuck.com/2009/01/26/mac-malware-tide-on-the-rise/

4) Linux has more cool effects than Mac OS X and can do every effect Mac can do..
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusion&emb=0&aq=0&oq=compiz+f#
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusion&emb=0&aq=0&oq=compiz+f#q=cairo+dock&emb=0
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusion&emb=0&aq=0&oq=compiz+f#q=awn+dock&emb=0
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusion&emb=0&aq=0&oq=compiz+f#q=linux+look+like+mac&emb=0

5) For graphics/video production PC is equally as good. Each company has it's preferences but Dreamworks Animation uses PCs
http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/ (under studio- Technology of Animation)..

6) All computer manufacturers have problems but there are plenty of problems with Mac.
Sample problem with battery reveals truth http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2007/04/apple-acknowledges-macbook-battery-problems.ars
http://www.appledefects.com


7) Follow the logic:
Facts...
A) XP and Linux are faster than Vista, Mac
B) OS X runs faster with more memory,
C) Vista runs faster than OS X on Mac with 2+gb http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/vista-runs-faster-on-mac-pro-than-apples-os-x/

logical deduction from facts above (
- CONCLUSION: A PC with Vista 2+gb runs faster than Mac OS X with lower specs but even with higher specs since a Mac uses the same components (so if B AND C are true this is a true statement, AND A would be even faster) as a PC .., remember Linux and XP run faster than Vista..

ANOTHER OPTION: Dual boot with LINUX - You don't need to choose Windows or Linux... have both at no extra cost..
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installing

General Information About Linux:
http://www.desktoplinux.com/
http://distrowatch.com/
http://polishlinux.org/
http://www.openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi

8) Apple advises people using macs to purchase Antivirus software due to the significant rise in viruses.
http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005
So any mac fan cannot claim "no need for antivirus software" for mac. Not only that, as there are really good free anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware programs for the PC such as Avira Antivir. Which means you will shelling out more even more $$$ for the Mac.

Comodo Free Software
http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html

IoBit has a free System Care and excellent defragger program
http://www.iobit.com/

CCleaner is an excellent junk cleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/

ANTI-VIRUS
Avira Antivir (FREE) for 2009 personal edition is free (there is a paid version) the free version was rated the best by consumer reports 2009.
http://www.free-av.com/

Avast (Free- Click under Free Software and download Avast Home Edition) http://www.avast.com/

ANTI-MALWARE
Windows Defender (FREE)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx

Malware Bytes (FREE) Limitation - No Realtime protection on free version.
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol

Super Anti-Spyware (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol

Spyware Terminator (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/Spyware-Terminator/3000-8022_4-10468541.html?tag=mncol

AD-Spyware Terminator (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/Ad-Spyware-Terminator/3000-8022_4-63631.html?tag=mncol

ANTI-SPAM
SPAMFIGHTER STANDARD (FREE)
http://www.spamfighter.com/Download_download.asp

FREE TO TRY (15 days) Vipre (rated excellent) http://download.cnet.com/Vipre-Antivirus-Antispyware/3000-8022_4-10870576.html?tag=mncol

SPYWARE BLOCKER
Spyware Blaster (FREE) http://download.cnet.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10196637.html?tag=mncol

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