Windows vs Mac calculator

Drake2007 said:
I've never been overly impressed with the OS included calculators. If you want something usefull check out emu48, an hp48 / 49 emulator. This rpn calculator is legend.

what's with all the mac vs. pc debating anyway? guys are obviously bored.
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Just one question: Why? I keep my trusty Sharp next to my keyboard, why would anyone use a PC based calculator when they've got a physical calculator (with dedicated keys) available? The only time I use MS Calc is when my Sharp gets lost under my paperwork.

We debate because Macs suck and PCs Rulez.

SlinkyMike said:
Tis' the age old Win user Stockholm Syndrome:
You have to use Windows, sure there are options out there but face it chum: You're mediocre. You're neither rich enough to use the one alternative nor smart enough to use the other - so you love your captor and you will defend him to the end.

I know, I was there - clean since 2008.
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Erm, I think my bank would disagree with your "rich enough" quip, and I already use *nix, where appropriate. I use Windows on my main PC because I choose to; of course that choice is motivated by the huge pool of software exclusively available for it (compared to EVERY other platform), it's low cost and it's familiar user interface.

However, other factors also feature, like uptime, more choice when picking hardware (and vendors), and MUCH better value.

Think of it as natural selection, those who can't handle the fast paced, cutting edge world of Windows, give up and buy a simple, idiot proof Mac. And (some) arty types: I'll admit that there are certain niche markets which Mac services better than Windows, not many, but if you're one of those people, you'd be stupid to use Windows.

bwana said:
I've got the 120gb HD in mine - how did you get the wifi working?

Ok - since you dont seem to understand I'll try again:NB - no more reference to games.

Now . . . you can run windows therefore you can run the same software.
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Macs don't run Windows out the box, you've got to buy Windows first. Office for Mac is available, but there's yet another R 4000 wasted by switching to Mac. Yes it is possible to run some Macs like you'd run a Windows box, but it's probably the least efficient use of resources I've ever heard of. Just admit that unless you've got some compelling reason to use a Mac (like being an arty type or a luddite), the PC is a better choice.
 
Drunkard #1 said:
Macs don't run Windows out the box, you've got to buy Windows first.
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You've always got to buy windows, even if it comes preinstalled you're still paying windows tax.

MS Office for the Mac is R1699 for a multiple user license and the office compatible iWork is under r1000.
 
bwana said:
You've always got to buy windows, even if it comes preinstalled you're still paying windows tax.

MS Office for the Mac is R1699 for a multiple user license and the office compatible iWork is under r1000.
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I agree, you've always got to buy Windows, but when you buy a Mac you've got to buy OSX as well, with a PC you just buy Windows.

The only R 1699 Office for Mac that I could find was the home and student edition, not the standard/professional edition that most people already have installed.

Switching to Mac costs a LOT more than just buying the (overpriced) hardware, you've got to pay for all your software again (if you can find it). And for a professional, MS Office Standard is the absolute minimum in terms of office suites. OOo is seriously backward, and I doubt iWork is much better.
 
Drunkard #1 said:
I agree, you've always got to buy Windows, but when you buy a Mac you've got to buy OSX as well, with a PC you just buy Windows.

The only R 1699 Office for Mac that I could find was the home and student edition, not the standard/professional edition that most people already have installed.

Switching to Mac costs a LOT more than just buying the (overpriced) hardware, you've got to pay for all your software again (if you can find it). And for a professional, MS Office Standard is the absolute minimum in terms of office suites. OOo is seriously backward, and I doubt iWork is much better.
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iWork is very usable and the Student/Teacher MS Office for Mac is the full/professional version - it's just the multiple license version.

I use my PCs and Macs on a daily basis - I just happen to prefer OsX.
 
pop.con said:
And there is more to life then Mac's :)
Unfortunately Mac's and their OS are far behind when it comes to 3D software and by that I do not mean games. I mean software like 3dMax, which is why PC is the clear winner there.
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Nothing like a nice Mac Pro for 3D - yeah it's expensive, but it's niice ;)

Also, Maya & Modo 401 are the **** on Macs
 
Synaesthesia said:
That doesn't work unfortunately, unless you swap the wifi card for a broadcom model.
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wifi is critical - I wonder if I have a broadcom model in my scrapheap . . . :)
 
Keeper said:
@ TheRift: I work on a PC from 8 - 5, and when I get home I work on advanced 3D stuffs from 6 to 12, sometimes 2AM - I don't play games that much :(
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I don't play games at all. I think last time I played a 3D game was some 12 years ago.

What advanced 3D stuff are you working on?
 
Drunkard #1 said:
Switching to Mac costs a LOT more than just buying the (overpriced) hardware ...
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And this is even more overpriced with the switch to Intel and x86. Back in the day it would've been considered acceptable with the old Motorola and PowerPC story. However, with cheap x86 systems everywhere you better be offering a very different architecture in order to command a premium price.

If some of you can remember Apple's other bed partner (SGI) made the same move switching from an MIPS-based architecture to Intel x86 and in my opinion was one of their major mistakes which helped lend to their demise on the desktop. Even on their supercomputer front they could have probably advanced much further keeping with MIPS.

I'll be trying out iDeneb sometime on my AMD and see how easy that's supposed to go. If you're going to make software for the x86 market, make sure you provide decent hardware support.
 
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