The biggest debate in computer technology in today’s world seems to be over which computer software is better; Mac or PC. Microsoft and Apple have been competing for years now‚ each earning billions. It has always been Microsoft who sells the most computers‚ but just in recent years has Apple become extremely popular with the Ipod and new Mac computers. Each software is considered by consumers on a variety of categories; including virus protection‚ game use‚ business use‚ and programs. Apple software
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Jessica Wilson English 101 Mac vs. PC Final Draft 24‚ February 2013 Mac vs. PC Bill Gates: “There may be a few….similarities.” Steve Jobs: “Similarities? Similarities? Try theft.” (from “Pirates of Silicon Valley”) Everyone knows of the popular household names Apple and Microsoft. Apple was started by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. They created the first Apple computer in Jobs’ parents garage in the 1970’s. They knew that they had created something great so they called their company Apple
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Macintosh Versus Microsoft PC Through out the ages‚ Macintosh and Microsoft PC’s have existed. Microsoft has had an edge on the consumer base for some time; however‚ as a result of its superior innovations‚ Macintosh has slowly evolved from the underdog to a strong competitor. With advancements in today’s computer technology and the help of the Internet Era‚ both Macintosh and Microsoft PC’s are widely available‚ but which is better? I. Microsoft PC’s are upgradeable‚ while Macintosh PC’s
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2013 Evans PC versus Apple Ever since I started working with computers and gadgets I have always ended up leaning towards PC or for phones and tablets I would use Android instead of apple. Macs operating system is a lot more simple and visual but is very limited in what you can do. PC on the other hand has an unlimited amount of customization options. With a PC you can use many different operating systems like Linux‚ Ubuntu‚ and RedHat if you prefer any of those to Windows. PC usually is more
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Mac vs. PC: The Best Computer for Students The debate about whether to purchase a Mac or a PC has been raging on for decades now and it only seems to be getting juicier. New innovations from both sides of the technological divide have kept each computer’s devotees well-armed with new arguments as to why they think one is superior to the other. Here is an aggregate of points that may help students decide between the two. The design and looks debate Aesthetic choice plays a big role when modern computing
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PC vs MAC One of the hardest decision to make when looking for a new computer; a PC‚ or a Mac? There are many key differences‚ but are still similar. They both come in many variants: Laptops‚ Desktops‚ and even Servers. It is very important for the customer to make the right choice as these computers can be used for different tasks. Which is right for you? Both‚ the PC and the Mac have a similar backbone. They both use a CPU‚ have RAM‚ and can often include a GPU. They both offer many great anti-malware
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Macs vs PCs Whether to buy a Macintosh or a Personal Computer is the question in the minds of millions who are looking to buy a new computer. To choose between the two is similar to choosing whether to buy apples or oranges. The main difference between Macs and PCs is the operating system that each runs; the most recent operating system release for Macs is Mac OS X Leopard and for PCs it is Microsoft Windows Vista. Also another difference between Macs and PCs is what parts are used and who makes
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Anyone who is in the market for a new computer should look at both PC and the Apple Macintosh systems before making a final decision. With technology booming as it is today‚ it is good to know the basic hardware‚ software and system requirements needed for everyday use. There are strong points of both systems‚ such as speed‚ user-friendliness‚ price‚ and capabilities‚ and both are great systems. But which is better for the type of user is the question. The majority of desktop operating systems are
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Admittedly‚ Macs were in the market first‚ and initially were much better than PCs. But it’s time to realize the future of home computing: the PC. Although Macs are not completely useless‚ PCs dominate the world of computers with a better user interface‚ cheaper price‚ and better internal workings. These advantages far outweigh any little extra features that a Mac might have. First of all‚ PCs have a better user interface. While Mac users have always boasted of having a computer with a clean
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Since the beginning of time. There has been the debate of which computer should I buy‚ Macintosh or PC? Both of these computers have various similarities as well as many difference. When shopping for a computer every person needs to look for certain factors such as the price of the computer‚ the specifications of a computer and above all else they need to look at what the computer will be used for. At first examination of both of these computers‚ they both have the same basic foundations which
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