[TheForge] Computer question OFF TOPIC

[Bill Alleman]

schade@acegroup.cc wrote on 11/18/2003, 9:20 AM:

 > So it seems to me that WHATEVER THE REASON, if I can buy a computer
 > that will be less prone to problems...even if those problems are not
 > with the machine itself but from an outside source...why WOULDN'T I
 > buy one of them?


Because there are trade-offs (aren't there always?).

You're absolutely correct. There are certainly other issues in the=20
interminable, and often hostile pc/mac debate, but the simple answer is=20
it's primarily because you're in the distinct minority that you're less=20
likely to be bothered by viruses, etc.

But you also have a smaller user community from which to draw, less=20
software from which to choose, fewer retailers and service outlets to=20
patronize (competition is good), as well as the fact that sharing files=20
can be more problematic because most people don't share your OS=20
(although it's not as bad as it used to be).

Ya pays yer money, ya takes yer choice...
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