MAC vs PC vs Linux

[metatron]

You can even use virtualization software like Parallels to run Windows apps right in OS X without restarting into XP.

Haven't tried parallels. is it good? does the VM implementation slow down OSX? $80 is still too expensive for software that has spotty usb support. will try the trial version pag may time.

Windows' large user base is NOT the reason it is prone to viruses and other malware. Unix servers make up the majority of those on the internet. However, it is Windows based servers that are most often attacked successfully. Windows is crappy software with a crappy security model.

isn't majority of malware still engineered for the windows home user base?

And, yes, Keynote looks so good, I almost wonder if my presentations are so well-taken simply because of the App itself.

the app can only do so much. kung wala talagang kuwenta content ng presentation, iiwan ka rin ng audience.

i personally like using the subtle fade effects through the bulk of the slideshow then floor the audience (99% powerpoint users) with a reflection or page flip slide transition just before my 'thank you for not heckling' slide. works everytime.

[Jun aka Pekto]

I've been in the thick of the platform wars since the late 80's. At this point I don't really care anymore. I have all the platforms which is why I'm not going to bother defending each one.

But, one thing I know about presentations is that most higher ups want their presentations short and right to the point. The one time I tried putting any special effects like fades, I was told to just have the slides and cut everything else off. They don't want anything extra because they're just BS. Anything that's not relevant to the presentation itself and makes them wait, even for a couple seconds....cut it.

[Dr.Kamiya]

mac is not really for multimedia only. i'm a pure coder din. pero depende pa din what type of programming you do, kung nasa .net ka, no choice but to go with windows. pero kung multiplatform yung language/s na ginagamit mo mas maganda kasi mas madami options.


people who say that dont really give linux a chance. especially these days na malaki na improvement ng linux sa desktop. i admit medyo malabo pa ng konti given the lack of standards, or should i say people following their own standards, pero once you look at it from a different frame of mind pwede na sya, at least for the IT community.

Try out textyle on the Mac. Emacs users will be right at home, and you'll be amazed at the power.

Personally I think we oughta choose OSs like choosing tools. Get the right one for the job you want to do.

[Dr.Kamiya]

IMO the biggest problem with the Linux desktop experience is the Linux philosophy itself. Open source code means there's a lot of developers contributing code, unfortunately developers aren't usually the people you'd go to if you want a snazzy design, or a functional layout.

Being adept, long-time computer users (from the good (or bad, depending on how you see it) old days), most developers tend to be able to work with bad UIs, so what's usable for a developer can be utter chaos for your average joe.

[///MPower]

Haven't tried parallels. is it good? does the VM implementation slow down OSX? $80 is still too expensive for software that has spotty usb support. will try the trial version pag may time.

It's great. I do a lot of web design, so it's good to be able to pop up IE and FF on Windows to see if it all looks right, all from my Mac. (So I can avoid walking the 12 feet to my XP Box. Ha ha.)

isn't majority of malware still engineered for the windows home user base?

Yes, but servers are targets for hackers and other miscreants, and despite UNIX being the majority, Windows servers are the ones most often compromised. It simply demonstrates that (a) the software is flawed and (b) market share has little to do with how easy it is to exploit a given system.

the app can only do so much. kung wala talagang kuwenta content ng presentation, iiwan ka rin ng audience.

That's what you think, until you realize that people are actually watching your presentation on nudibranch heart rates and their reactions to various neurotransmitters. ;) But of course, you are 100% correct, even if eye candy does help a little.

[ikenn]

The platform war is going on for so long. Its really just a matter of preferences. I'm a mac user and I don't bother with trying to convert people who dont want to be converted. If they are happy with their current platform then its fine.

But since I'm biased I do try to convert people who seems to be impressed with a Mac.

Some misconception with Mac are:

Too expensive: as mentioned earlier in the thread its not that expensive if you are computing by the specs. The Macbook line are reasonably priced. However I do think the Mac Pro is very pricey. So is the Mac mini, I would rather go with the iMac.

They should open up Mac OSX to other PC vendor and it would sell like hotcakes: No, I don't think it will. It will be harder to maintain the quality of the OS with so many configuration. That's one of the reason why should not shoot down MS. Its not easy to make sure your OS will run on everything. Apple has it easy with pre-configured computers.

There are few viruses on Mac because of their low market share: If Apple flaunt their OS to be very secure don't you think it the virus maker will be challenged by this?

Few softwares on Mac: freemacware.com has a lot of opensource application for mac that are very nice. and its FREE! being cheap I prefer getting the freewares instead of the commercial apps. They basically do the same thing anyway. hehe

Few games on mac: no arguments there, but some of the good games are mac only. But i'm not really a gamer so can't comment on that.

[ikenn]

That's what you think, until you realize that people are actually watching your presentation on nudibranch heart rates and their reactions to various neurotransmitters. ;) But of course, you are 100% correct, even if eye candy does help a little.[/QUOTE]

Slightly OT, the less nonsense your presentation is the better. If the audiene remember the slides then you're not really doing a good job. But, if they remember the whole presentation (in a good way) then that's it. This site provide excellent insights and tips for doing a presentation, http://www.presentationzen.com/

[Jun aka Pekto]

The problem I had with many non-Windows users is that they tended to regard Windows-users as "the masses" simpletons who are clueless. From a certain perspective, they are correct. But, their constant putting down of Windows is really becoming old. Enough already, including the current Mac ads.

[Karding]

may pagkakaiba ba?

Im not too sure why I use OSX and WinXP and Vista. Lets see...

OSX: I use it to test peripheral equipment, and Office 2004 Other than that, I use just like how I would use Windows.

Windows: distributed enterprise wide sa work. also, I've been using windows ever since I learned how to type, haha.

Linux: I used to load image of RHEL9, but that's about it. Didnt really learn Linux, I should have but haven't had time the past 7-years. Interesado na ako ulit sa Linux to exploit Windows, sort of IT security. I hope I can find O'reilly's Linux pocket guide that was given by the company.

[Jun aka Pekto]

may pagkakaiba ba?

Tiger does feel a bit more polished and orderly than either XP or Vista. It is hard to fault Tiger and Apple hardware with most of my quibbles over minor stuff.

But, is it enough to justify the smugness displayed by many of its users, at least here in our town? Nope.

I have to admit, the Apple Store here is in the rich side of town (the northern foothills).....in a tiny mall with Armani store, more upscale Victoria's Secret, and formal black tie/gown dinner come sundown. We could feel the nostrils of the people there reaching for the sky....