Mac Died

[WigWagWorkshop]

On June 14, 2016 at 4:42 AM, EEtwidget said:

Part of the reason why a Mach is "reliable" also translates to its price. It's very much a socialist approach to computers. With a Mac, everything must be validated. That means a team of overpaid engineers must approve every app, software, driver, or hardware. If it doesn't get validated, it doesn't make it to the Mac while the expense is passed on to the customer.This approach does two things. It decreases the possibility of user error, however, by requiring a special validation Apple locks down the system so a power user can't take advantage of the computers full potential. Another "trick" apple used to boost its public image was to over build their computers. The average user doesn't need a Mac Book Pro but because Apple only builds about 3 models, theres not much choice. Whats worse, the hardware inside the Mac Book Pro is often the same bits and pieces found in similarly equipped, & cheaper, PC's. 

 

Mac isn't innovative, in fact they haven't really created anything scene the days of the OG Apple desktop. There operating system isn't bad as far as usability but it doesn't come close to the power of Windows or Linux. There is a reason why professional equipment runs on PC or linux. For a lot of the older generation though, Mac is familiar and Windows has a bad wrap. 

 

The thing Mac did right was marketing. Everyone wants to be cool and a Mac is cool. They dumped a lot of resources into designing 'hip' technology. The play the image game better then any company I have ever seen. Don't get me wrong. The world needs Mac. Competition benefits everyone. Like many others, I learned computers on a Mac. They hold a special place in my heart. It's really a fruitless debate though. A majority of Mac/PC users already have their minds made-up.  

 

 

Whoa bud, was not looking to start a war man, I was simply letting the crew know that I was having some issues with my computer, and I might not be around for a bit.  I been using computers sine 1984, and been in the IT field since 1993, and I could care less what anyone uses, I use what works for my work flow. By the way, "professional" equipment, does not run on Windows, but UNIX, which is my specialty. 

[EEtwidget]

Not bashing you Wig, just Apple. I did say professional platforms are on Windows & Linux. In the engineering world 85% of software and robotic/automation systems are Windows based. IT falls more on the side of the Linux with the Debian version consuming nearly 90% of servers. ROS, also Debian based, is quickly overtaking embedded electronics. Apple OS however is nowhere to be found, it's just too restrictive.