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Windows Vs Mac os

Apr 5, 2017 8:44AM PDT

I seem to come across many people who feel Mac Os is better the Windows. They say Windows has too many problems . Others say Windows is better then Mas OS. They say Mac's are bare metal devices which are way too expensive.

On the basis of general hardware and software on the market...

Well let's discuss! Do you pick Windows as the winner or Mac OS? and Why?

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That's subjects been beat to death
Apr 5, 2017 8:52AM PDT
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Apr 5, 2017 9:26AM PDT

Yeah , I was thinking more on the side of the general public's opinion rather then facts and figures. I indeed have read about this. Was more interested to see what people think. Things aren't always what they seem on paper!

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You may get non answers on this one.
Apr 5, 2017 9:03AM PDT

Google OSWARS and you find it's done.

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Apr 5, 2017 9:26AM PDT

Yeah , I was thinking more on the side of the general public's opinion rather then facts and figures. I indeed have read about this. Was more interested to see what people think. Things aren't always what they seem on paper!

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What people think is again, well done.
Apr 5, 2017 9:33AM PDT

Today we don't get into OSWARS but ask why we are asking. For example, the Chrome browser and other apps work the same on both so why would I can what the OS is if I use the usual apps?

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Well the issue with Mac versus Windows
Apr 6, 2017 6:24AM PDT

is the Mac OS is designed and runs on Apple controlled hardware. Windows run on many OEM's machine that use 1000's of mixed hardware configurations. The hardware is control more by the OEM's than MS except the Surface line. Apple designs the OS and the hardware and MS only the OS outside the Surface lines. Windows is 90% of the PC market because they just have the most software.

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True
Apr 7, 2017 2:50AM PDT

That is very true! I guess it's a mis-match comparing things like that!