Whenever the topic of computers comes up in conversation I
inevitably find myself under fire because I have an Apple computer, I’ve always
had Apple computers, and I would never dream of switching to anything but another
Apple computer. Yes, I realize this makes me an active member of the so-called
“Cult of Mac,” but let me just explain a little something to you: I DON’T CARE!
I happen to enjoy being a card-carrying member and advocate for the brand
because I genuinely like Macs, and nothing you can say is ever going to make me
change my mind for the following reasons.
My Mac does exactly what I need it to do. It has multiple
internet browsers, plenty of Office-type programs, and a plethora of creative
software for making music, movies, photography, and art. The only thing that my
Mac doesn’t do is gaming. But, let me ask you this: do I want to play computer games? No. No I do not! If I want
something fun to do I’ll go find a book or watch a movie. Everything else that
your PC can do, my Mac can do, and chances are it can do it better. Case and
point: database management software. Who needs Microsoft Access when we have
Filemaker Pro?
I know you shouldn’t judge a something by it’s cover, but
let’s take a moment to be honest here. We’re all pretty shallow when it comes
to visual appeal, and I’m no different. How an Apple computer looks might not
appeal to you, but it appeals me (just like I don’t find your boyfriend
attractive, but you do). Aesthetics are different for everyone, and I don’t
judge you for your choices, so you can just shut up about mine!
Unlike most people who I’ve argued with about Macs vs.
Windows, I have actually used many (far too many) Windows computers so I have a
basis for comparison. I’ve learned the ins and outs of how to work the systems
of my opposing council, but I still find them lacking when compared to how my
Mac works. It’s not just a situation of “this is what I was raised with, and
therefore I have a bias.” Windows, ,you have been judged, and you have been
found lacking. I bet that the majority of you who would argue staunchly that
Windows is better have never laid a finger on a Mac, much less been forced into
learning the amount of Window’s based software that I have. So go ahead, I dare you, to learn the Mac operating system. Then we can
talk.
yes! thank you. I recently had an avid windows user (who's a gamer) try to tell me I bought the wrong computer. Then he tried to tell me photoshop was originally written for windows (it wasn't) and runs better on windows (not in my experience). And I was raised on windows. Never again.
ReplyDeleteAnd that's exactly the problem with Windows people! They run around proclaiming "Windows is the best Windows is the best" without actually doing their research or trying the Apple system! Photoshop was made for Windows... what a ridiculous fallacy. I hope you told him off!
Deletei didn't, because he was installing our server and new computers at work, but in my head i was like "Incorrect, sir!" And he's a really nice guy, so i let him go on being wrong. I feel that that's punishment enough.
ReplyDeleteIt's true, that is a good punishment. He shall learn the error of his way eventually.
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