Quote Originally Posted by jaydisc View Post
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...