What are you using? Windows or Mac OS ?

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#1 greenleaflink
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I was watching call for help, the g4tv and the dude said to get a mac its totally fine...

i am no computer wiz...i have a windows xp from dell, etc...but something about the mac system is bit luring.

i am assuming stuff like windows office wont run, would stuff like dvd power, winamp, msn messenger, bit torrent, etc run on mac?

or i do i need specific mac software?

anyone using mac herE?

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#2 quadraleap
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I haven't used a Mac since college in the late 90's and more than likely it will probalby be the last time I use one. I'm in a Windows world at home and work.

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#3 jakeboudville
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I'm using windows
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#4 Zerocrossings
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Windows.
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#5 Superironic
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Windows Vista... I wish :( I am actually using Windows XP.
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#6 greenleaflink
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Windows Vista... I wish :( I am actually using Windows XP.Superironic
its not good? i wont change to vista till i get a new pc which is 5+ years
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#7 jakeboudville
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[QUOTE="Superironic"]Windows Vista... I wish :( I am actually using Windows XP.greenleaflink
its not good? i wont change to vista till i get a new pc which is 5+ years

It's not worth it:wink:
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#8 superelite2688
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i use windows
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#9 -PureDemon-
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Windows, used a mac once I hated it
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#10 LA_lakers_4life
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windows
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#11 50dollaz
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xp ??
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#12 50dollaz
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whats mac (mac donalds) big mac
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#13 KiIIyou
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whats mac (mac donalds) big mac50dollaz
Yeah, they're talking about what kind of burger you like most.
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#14 Caffeine_Trip
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Why didn't you put an option for linux?
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#15 blackleech
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Windows XP
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#16 gi1
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windows vista
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#17 ROFLMASTER
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windows....but right now im on linux
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#18 kitty  Moderator
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windows vistagi1

same here, i just got a new acer- aspire 3690-2900 labtop computer

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#19 SolidSnake35
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I'm using Mac OS X. I have the latest version of Microsoft Office too, but MSN is poor. Microsoft, for some reason, won't realise the latest version, so Mac users are stuck with garbage. You'll be able to find Mac alternatives for most programs you had on windows anyway, even MSN. Regardless, the fact that Mac OS X works as it should is reason enough to leave Windows behind.
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#20 GrlGmr
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The newer Macs run on Intel CPUs instead of Motorola CPUs like the older Macs did. On a G5 you can dual boot Mac OS and Windows XP. The more expensive ones actually make fairly decent gaming machines, if you don't care about upgradability.
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#21 marolia
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Windows, I'm gonna buy Windows vista soon though.
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#22 dawgsfan1447
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I have both, currently I'm on the Windows machine but I love the mac, you wouldn't regret it to get one. Anybody that says Windows is better for anything but pretty much gaming and like database type stuff just has never used a mac. They are amazing for just everyday use, photos, video, audio, presentations, etc. OS X is simply amazing when it comes to operating systems.

As for software with most stuff you do have to get the Mac version. It does come with a lot more useful and actually half-decent stuff than Windows does though so you won't have a completely useless system with no software. Office for Mac uses all of the same file types as Windows so they are 100% compatible, along with most other file types. Trust me though, you would not regret it if you got one. You might want to wait for Lepord though, won't be too much longer till it's coming out.

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#23 slimdog361
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Gentoo
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#24 Caffeine_Trip
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I have both, currently I'm on the Windows machine but I love the mac, you wouldn't regret it to get one. Anybody that says Windows is better for anything but pretty much gaming and like database type stuff just has never used a mac. They are amazing for just everyday use, photos, video, audio, presentations, etc. OS X is simply amazing when it comes to operating systems.

As for software with most stuff you do have to get the Mac version. It does come with a lot more useful and actually half-decent stuff than Windows does though so you won't have a completely useless system with no software. Office for Mac uses all of the same file types as Windows so they are 100% compatible, along with most other file types. Trust me though, you would not regret it if you got one. You might want to wait for Lepord though, won't be too much longer till it's coming out.

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I still think Linux is the best system for everything but gaming.
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#26 Sharvie
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Windows..i've never used Mac.
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#27 DJ-PRIME90
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Windows Vista!
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#28 Brainkiller05
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I'm using windowsjakeboudville

Same
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#29 rohver
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WHAT ?! NO LINUX OPTION HERE ? You're t3h b1as ! :evil:
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#30 DanC1989
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I'm still in the last gen with Windows XP 8)
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#31 whos_next000
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Windows.
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#32 Aznsilvrboy
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Windows XP.
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#33 Hewkii
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not really a question to ask. I am one in a million (literally).
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#34 Media_geek20
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I'm using Windows XP. Anyway, you can get Microsoft Office programs for Mac serparately, but they don't work as well as on Windows. Other than that, I believe not other Windows product can be used on a Mac. BTW, Macs are meant for media (music, movies, pictures, etc.) with the exception of games, so unless that's your interest, stay with a computer that runs on Windows.
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#35 kyleali11
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Windows, I find it easier to use.
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#36 Lance_C
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I have Windows and it works fine. I am planning to get a laptop with Windows Vista though. Sticking to the one I am used to, which is Windows.
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#37 DaveGamer_05
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I'm using Windows, never have used a Mac.
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#38 xwolfghost
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Windows all the way
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#39 ElBanano216
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Neither.  Linux ftw
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#40 Blu_Falcon37
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Windows, I can't stand the fact that  Macs don't have a scroll wheel
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#41 Hewkii
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Windows, I can't stand the fact that  Macs don't have a scroll wheelBlu_Falcon37
they do.
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#42 threepac81
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Windows XP/Vista & SuSe Linux 10. Mac's stink for gaming and Linux does everything else free or cheap.
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#44 Blu_Falcon37
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[QUOTE="Blu_Falcon37"]Windows, I can't stand the fact that  Macs don't have a scroll wheelHewkii
they do.

Oh, well I guess I've never seen one wiht a scroll wheel:P
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#45 reyad-u
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XP but every now and then a MAC does look welcoming.
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#46 CyberZero104
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Windows XP :)
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#47 graham_celtic
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Windows XP 
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#48 TarnishedSoul
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I use windows.
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#49 lazlofan098
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I also use Windows XP :)
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#50 bluezy
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I've got Windows 2000 and XP, different computers. I've considered getting a Mac before.