[Elecraft] Windows vs Mac

[KC8I - Lyn]

Paul,

Their are lots of good posts here to help you out. I have a couple more pluses for the Mac...

 - Operating system software can used on more than one Mac at a time. No need to buy a new copy or contact Apple when installing on another Mac. Great for trying various hardware.

 - Mac OS is now sold through the App Store. I paid $20 once and it upgraded all three of my Macs. (Better than $100+ per PC for Windows!)

 -  Hardly any threats from malware. Many of us don't bother to run scanning software -YMMV! It's always a good idea to monitor a couple of Mac news sites to keep on top of things, though.

 - Simple sound interface for digital modes using Griffin iMic. (Should work with PC too, I understand)

 - All Elecraft software (that I know of) is available in a Mac native version

My shack Setup...
 - Mac Mini, 8Gb memory, OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion"
 - MacLoggerDX for rig control and logging
 - Elecraft software for KX3 Utilities and W2 wattmeter on-screen display
 - Griffin iMic for sound interface with rigs or iPad
 - cocoaModem for digital modes
 - iPad with iSDR for KX3 band-scope and MacLoggerDX HD
 - Parallels 7 Desktop with Windows 7 (mainly to run PowerSDR for Flex 1500)

Also have...
 - Mac PowerBook Pro 13" laptop, OS x 10.8, Parallels 7 Desktop with Windows XP (just in case)
 - HP Pavilion with AMD Athlon II and Windows 7 (bought to try a "recommended" PC for Flex)
 - Acer NetBook with XT (handy portable for Windows ham utilities, when required)
 - A couple of older Macs (yes they still work fine without the latest OS)
 - A couple of Ubuntu Linux installations (not much ham support)

I'd be glad to chat off-line if I can offer you any help in your decision.

Lyn - KC8I

PS - Life is too short to do Windows!