Unless you've been living under a rock the last couple years, you've undoubtedly seen the ads produced by Apple where the 'coined phrase' is "I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC". While I do congratulate Apple on coining such a memorable ad campaign, I still have a beef with it.

 

 

Personally, if I was given the choice of either Mac or PC, I'd be conflicted... both have their strong points. PC's have familiarity and ease of use... they have been around for a long time and are considered 'the standard'. Mac's have become much more 'user friendly' and are a LOT less prone to viruses and errors (a PC's blue screen of death still makes me shudder). However, the ad campaign acts like an United States election, with just 2 parties involved, even though there are other parties that generally are considered 'throw-away' votes. There is a major player that has remained in the minority, with a fast rising following... Linux. I work with Ubuntu Linux, and have worked with various companies that distribute Linux Operating Systems. In case you did not know, the internet is based on Linux, and with good reason. The language is complex, and allows a lot more freedom versus Windows or Mac based systems. Linux is not a run of the mill 'Plug And Play' operating system; it actually requires thought and manipulation of commands.

 

 

Now, if you plan on just playing video games on your computer, then I would naturally veer towards PC's, as their compatibility and selection is unmatched. If you plan to use your computer to work online and offline, I would go with Linux... unless you're happy with not thinking, then go with a Mac. That's my 2 cents.

 

 

This rant written by Joe Rosendorf Jr.  This is merely an opinion based on personal experiences, and is intended to inform based on those experiences.