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[VirtualMark]

These threads are so dumb, i can't take them seriously anymore. Lots of wild claims and sweeping statements about how one OS is better. Yet zero facts.

[jrisreal]

These threads are so dumb, i can't take them seriously anymore. Lots of wild claims and sweeping statements about how one OS is better. Yet zero facts.

There aren't any facts. All 3 OS's can be used to do the same thing the others can. They have their strengths and weaknesses. It's all a matter of preference.

[Phase Down]

As far as personal opinion...

My personal opinion on Windows:
It was based on an extremely buggy operating system (DOS)... and remains one of the buggiest operating systems out there. It takes up too much HDD space that could be used by the user. It takes up way too much RAM just to remain running properly. Each new release requires more and more system resources, while Linux and Mac updates (typically) either run the same or faster than their previous versions. The audio system is somewhat primitive and lacks a few features in comparison to the other two operating systems. The only thing good about this OS, in my opinion, is the amount of useful applications. Most applications have Windows versions and quite a few are Windows-only. And the general quality level of these applications is usually higher. However, there's usually a price tag for the more-useful of apps.

My opinion on Mac OS X:
Stable, uniform, and easy to use. I don't have nearly as many negatives against this operating system as I do with Windows. And I actually have a few positives about this one. The lack of customization is both a benefit and a downfall. All Macs will have the same GUI and layout. If you know how to use one mac, you know how to use them all. However, customization is a good thing. What happens if you get fed-up with the "dock"? You can't get rid of it. You can't replace it. You're stuck with it. Unrelated to customization, I like the Mac's global-menu system. It brings a nice set of unity between different applications, even though this sense of unity doesn't have any real meaning or use. Macintosh PC's are pretty eye-candy.

My opinion on Linux:
Everybody knows linux is a beast of an operating system . There are few negative issues, as far as I can see. There is no quality-control with applications, although there are some really good open-source apps that demolish their proprietary counterparts (GIMP, LibreOffice, gEDA, etc.)... linux is based on the open-source concept, so most linux-based apps are open-source and community-driven, as well. The biggest strength of the operating systems can also be one of the biggest annoyances-- the customization. I've been constantly switching between Gnome3, Gnome2, MATE, Cinnamon, XFCE, LXDE, KDE, and OpenBox desktop environments and window managers. I've stuck on Cinnamon for a while, but now I'm itching to get back to XFCE. There are simply too many options with so many great features, that it's difficult to make a solid decision. Also, while most hardware is supported, there are a few incompatibilities. For example, my Focusrite Saffire 6 doesn't work in linux...no driver. Other than those minor downsides, this is my favorite operating system ever.

Just my personal opinion

respect to you, Attila, read it.

I'd like to add that the millions of applications that do exist for windows, a lot of em just hurt your pc and arent worth it.. mc cafee being one, you said it yourself!

[Perej]

Getting a mac was the best computer related decision I ever made tbh. Shit's all over a windows OS plus you can use Logic

Sigh. I'm sure the clicking of icons to start programs on a Mac shit's all over the clicking of icons to start a program in Windows. I'm sure it must make your tunes sound way better.

And that one button monstrosity of a mouse really makes life easier too. I mean, who wants to make use of two or more buttons when we can use one, why bother to make use of our fingers at all? I might chop all my fingers off, call my hand the i-thumb and patent it.

Having a good mouse makes working a lot faster, i don't get why Apple use that thing.

My mouse:



Ghastly Mac Mouse:



80's technology(also one button):

I've never seen anyone use that mouse. I just use the trackpad because it's so quick and efficient and cycling through programs and tabs is really fast. Either that or an old logitech mouse. You make it sound like apple users HAVE to use that apple mouse.

I used to hate the idea of having a mac and the snobbery surrounding it... but it's just that much better. Lightning fast interface, never gets viruses, onboard soundcard is tons better, with a retina display it looks amazing too. Loads of little perks like not having to faff around with drivers on audio interfaces... like I just plugged my friends in the other day and it worked straight up.

Having said all that though the price is a bit steep to be honest, ha. If I didn't get 150 quid off with a student discount I wouldn't have bothered probably.

[VirtualMark]

I've never seen anyone use that mouse. I just use the trackpad because it's so quick and efficient and cycling through programs and tabs is really fast. Either that or an old logitech mouse. You make it sound like apple users HAVE to use that apple mouse.

Tbh i was just joking around, i know you can use other mouses. I just can't take the thread seriously once people start saying that one computer is better than another.

I used to hate the idea of having a mac and the snobbery surrounding it... but it's just that much better. Lightning fast interface, never gets viruses, onboard soundcard is tons better, with a retina display it looks amazing too. Loads of little perks like not having to faff around with drivers on audio interfaces... like I just plugged my friends in the other day and it worked straight up.

Having said all that though the price is a bit steep to be honest, ha. If I didn't get 150 quid off with a student discount I wouldn't have bothered probably.

Yeah i've thought about getting a mac before as so many people swear by them. I do like some things about the mbp, such as the one piece aluminium case. And the way the power adapter is attached with a magnet, way better than my dell charger. But they are pricey - the retina display mbp is about £2000 depending on what specs you go for. That's a lot of money to shell out for a laptop, and i'm not really convinced that a retina display is any benefit to music. The non retina mbp looks ok but isn't as good a deal.

At that price range i could get a dell xps 15, i think the top model is about £1500. I know windows inside out, which is why i've always stuck with it, but i'd really like to try logic out. I'm hoping logic x is released soon, if its good then i may try a mac out. If not then i'll probably stick with a pc and cubase.