Computer bargains

[SkyWarp91]

I got a Windows, but unlike those folks that crap on Windows and bow to Apple, I know how to use a Windows computer.

You want a cheap comp? Try out a small computer store that isn't based in your CBD, most of those stores can chuck together a power-box for a bargain and still offer warranty!

[jaydisc]

I got a Windows, but unlike those folks that crap on Windows and bow to Apple, I know how to use a Windows computer.

In my case, i have extensive knowledge and experience with Windows, OS X and UNIX, as I write software that is run on all three. Most of my colleagues who share a similar or greater depth of knowledge simply don't use Windows, regardless of their ability to do so.

There's no doubt that there's a fervent support base around Apple that has no clue about Windows. Similarly, there's a fervent support base around Windows (and every OS, really), that has no clue about its competitors.

But when I go to software conferences, or look at pictures from conferences, or look at what platforms are used by staff of all the major platform-agnostic tech companies (e.g. Google, Twitter, Facebook, 37 Signals), it's Macs.

So, I don't really think knowing how to use Windows does anything to promote its acceptance (unless it's the only think you know). Actually, I think the reverse.

[SkyWarp91]

In my case, i have extensive knowledge and experience with Windows, OS X and UNIX, as I write software that is run on all three. Most of my colleagues who share a similar or greater depth of knowledge simply don't use Windows, regardless of their ability to do so.

There's no doubt that there's a fervent support base around Apple that has no clue about Windows. Similarly, there's a fervent support base around Windows (and every OS, really), that has no clue about its competitors.

But when I go to software conferences, or look at pictures from conferences, or look at what platforms are used by staff of all the major platform-agnostic tech companies (e.g. Google, Twitter, Facebook, 37 Signals), it's Macs.

So, I don't really think knowing how to use Windows does anything to promote its acceptance (unless it's the only think you know). Actually, I think the reverse.

Yeah I know, I should really say that I just prefer using windows and that's that. I've used Macs before for media work back in high school and I don't mind them. But what I do mind is when Mac-supporters keep telling how better Macs are in my face and that they keep bringing up the topic in other conversations. I don't care if Macs are better, I've grown up using a PC and that's just my preferred platform. Maybe if those zealous Mac Supporters weren't so patronizing maybe then I'd consider a Mac...

[jaydisc]

Maybe if those zealous Mac Supporters weren't so patronizing maybe then I'd consider a Mac...

I agree with this sentiment across so many things. I find that opinions are polar (in the true scientific sense), in that the more intense someone is putting forward an idea, with equally intensity, they repel the opposition.

Applies to politics, computers, even Transformers (e.g. TT vs. Hasbro, or Beast Wars vs. G1). We'd all get along more if we could meet in the middle more often

[Hursticon]

MS-DOS?

[SkyWarp91]

MS-DOS?

COMMANDER KEEN TIME!!

Or...

CARMAGEDDON!?!?!?

[Hursticon]

COMMANDER KEEN TIME!!

Or...

CARMAGEDDON!?!?!?

Friggin' both man!
Don't make me start a list!