It's not about being stupid or "inferior". It's about myth. Many people still believe all the old myths. I know I posted about those myths a while back.

Myths:

1. Overpriced. Larry's post showed that. But what Larry also didn't mention is that in that price you already have a reasonable sound I/O built into the Mac, plus it comes with Garageband which for most people would be very sufficient recording program. That's all included in the price and thus actually makes it cheaper.

2. Lack of software. This is no longer true and hasn't been true for years. In fact, there is no other computer than can potentially run as much software as a Mac. Macs can run Mac OS, Windows, Linux, Unix, etc...

3. No good for business. This kinda falls back on 2.

4. They're not compatible. Again, falls back on 2.

5. They're only for artists. Maybe because artists want the computer to get out of the way of creating. In business, I would want the same thing. Get the computer out of the way.

Those are the biggies.

When switching OS's there will always be a bit of a learning curve. However, the one thing one might find about OSX (the Mac OS) is that it may feel a lot less limiting in it's file handling and generally easier to use. Or maybe that might be frightening if one needs structure.

I tend to think the reason why we are happy with the purchase of a Mac is because of the ability to work without hassles. While a Mac can blow up like any other computer, from personal experience between Mac and Windows, I know I likely spend less than 1% in tech time compared to an average of PC using friends. To me that's way more valuable - my up time.

I have several friends who are PC IT guys. It's their job to fix Windows machines. When clients need new machines, they suggest Macs to their clients. Some make the change, most haven't. If IT guys are making those kinds of suggestions, what does that mean?

Jody Whitesides
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