Out of Normal: Side by side.

August 01, 2003

Side by side.

Over the past few days I have done a side by side comparison of a G4 Powermac and a spec'd out PC running Windows XP. This comparison is hardware non-specific, because they are rather evenly matched. A few of my own opinions shocked even me.

First, let me say that Microsoft has done wonders with Windows XP. I have never been a fan of Windows, and have always preferred the Macintosh operating system. The playing field is becoming more even.

One criticism of Microsoft has always been that they include so much with the operating system, that they have pushed many smaller companies out of the way because we haven't needed to go buy certain utilities that we used to. Watch out Microsoft!!! I found that a G4 comes with WAY more goodies, partially due to it now being a unix based box. Within five minutes of having the machine set up, I had Apache web server up and running, and ready to serve my blog. A few minutes later, I had Movable Type configured and running, and was able to view my blog from my windows system on the network. Fear NOT!!! I am going to continue to have my site hosted professionaly, as I am not about to subject my home computer to the amount of traffic that roles through here. All I have to say is, try that on your Windows XP home computer!!!! iPhoto is another piece of included software that really shines. It gives you the ability to organize photos from your digital camera with no hassle. There are no drivers to load or any of that mess either.

My absolute favorite piece of included software would be iTunes. Windows Media Player absolutely sucks ass in comparison. If you want to import music from your cd's on WMP, you have to PAY ADDITIONAL FEES to do it... Bah, what good is that??? Another wonderful feature of iTunes is the connectivity that you get to the new Apple Music Store, as well as the oh so sexy iPod.

Okay then, now to the other side of the coin. OS X on the Macintosh has a VERY high-tech feel to it, and has a very bright and vibrant user interface. Widows XP has a much more "Organic" feel, in my humble opinion. OS X left me with a bit of a headache after about three hours in front of it. I really need to learn how to change the appearance, and make it less techy. Moving back over to the Windows XP box, my eyes were instantly relieved and my headache began to go away.

Before all of my Mac friends out there begin to get outraged, let me remind you that this is the first time that I have ever stood up for the XP os, and that my loyalties still lie with the Mac. To my Windows friends I say this... Microsoft has done something great here! Windows XP is very responsive, and has a great new feel and look to it. XP brought us to an era that is much more friendly feeling and has taken their user interface to the next level. BIG KUDOS to Microsoft!!!

My money is still going to go with Apple for now, as the tight integration between their software and hardware is flawless. Their "Commercial" downfall has also been their greatest assett. They control the hardware AND software, which gives the ultimate in user experience.

Posted by Broch at August 1, 2003 01:51 PM

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amen brother, I hope Steve-o relayed my message...

Posted by: Daz at August 2, 2003 10:11 AM

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