May 25
Why we love Macs
Macworld magazine editor Jennifer Berger (whose name reminds me of someone else’s future name) talks about people who don’t like computers:
So maybe we generalize far too much. Maybe it’s not just computers that people don’t like. Maybe it’s Windows. And the sad fact is that so many people are “raised” on Windows. They learn to equate “Windows” with “computers” and never even consider that they could enjoy using a computer.
She’s right. When you’ve used a Mac for 17 years, it’s a major shock to be exposed to the daily Windows world of crashes, viruses, and odd error messages.
Macs really are easier to use. And they really are safer, and they really do work better.
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Bring on the comments
Wednesday, May 25 May 25, 2005 @ 12:17pm
I disagree. It all depends on the industry your in as to why you hate computers. I don’t believe that there is a computer user around that doesn’t hate compuers.
For example, in my industry, the generalization of why we hate “computers” isn’t because of “Windows,” it’s because of the “users.” Now, I know you’re going to say, “But the users use WIndows, so it’s still Windows’ fault!” No, I think its the lack of education in how to use a computer that leads to everyone’s disklike of them. A computer is a tool that requires training to use. I swear we need “Computer Liceneses” before people get on the Internet.
Friday, May 27 May 27, 2005 @ 9:40pm
But doesnt it mean anything that the “users” who have problems with their computers are primarily windows users? That you dont have nearly as many dumb people who use macs that have problems with their computers? Thats seems to indicate a much higher ease of use associated with the use of macs. (Therefore, fewer dumb people) …But that may be just me.
Saturday, May 28 May 28, 2005 @ 6:51pm
No, it just means that people who choose to use Mac know that what they want to do can be done on a Mac and are probably already more than average intelligence to even get to the point to make a decision like that.
It’s simple: most people choose with their pocketbooks, not their mind. They don’t compare things like “features” and “useability.” Would a Mac suit people who only need to IM, surf the web, and type documents just as fine as a PC? Sure; but the price-point is nowhere near the same. Mac gets fewer stupid users simply because they cost more and that the people who choose Mac know what they’re buying.
Thursday, June 2 June 2, 2005 @ 5:15pm
It’s not about what operating system you use but what you do with what you’ve got. Having “grown” up on the Windows platform, I know pretty much all the in’s and out’s of Windows OS’s. If you were to throw me in the Mac world it would take me a LOT longer to become productive.
To generalize and say that Windows PC’s are “daily exposed to crashes, viruses and odd error messages” is simply an arrogant un-educated statement about current Windows environments. I’ve known just as many Mac users to complain of odd crashes (the infamous frowny Mac) as Windows users. Everything that is man made will be subject to odd crashes. Hardware does go bad.
One of the possible reasons for less problems with Mac’s, is that Mac does not allow generic Mac retailers. If you had a large quantity of different Mac manufacturers with different quality standards all competing trying to sell the lowest priced Mac, there could be just as much of a problem in the Mac world. Because of the stranglehold that Mac has on manufacturing its units, it has a better handle on the quality of the hardware, thus the higher cost.
I absolutely hate to see people jump on an us vs. them bandwagon when it comes to hardware/OS or browsers or anything else technology wise. You basically become an evangelist for whatever side you are on rather than focusing on what is good about the tool. It’s like two carpenters arguing over whether a Stanley hammer is better than a Craftsman screwdriver. Both have a useful purpose and are good at what they do so lets leave it at that. Anyway … my two cents worth!