Pc!!!

iBook +stickers

PC. Always, mostly because Macs don't "just work" and I am not a idiot that can't figure out how Windows works. Vista is a steaming pile of ****, but I still firmsly believe that Macs are seeling more of a lifestyle than they are computers. To have a Mac means more than just owning a computer, it means that you ride a really hipster-esq FG or SS bike that has both risers and aero-bars, platform pedals, and no brakes. Maybe I am biased because I don't live in San Francisco, but I think Macs are more about saying that you own a Mac and like to use the WiFi in Starbucks than they are about having a decent computer. To demonstrate my point I present you with the link https://www.thebestpageintheuniverse....gi?u=macs_cant, which will perfectly outline the way I feel about Macs. But, in the end I still live by the saying 'to each his/her own." So, whatever.

Linux, Linux, Linux (except when I have to use windows for work)

I'm surprised there aren't more Linux users here, but I guess its nerdy, whereas mac is cool (although they share some similarities, namely a unix background)

I like being able to build computers out of the trash, and run free software on them that's not obsolete,and spend $6 on the whole thing(my home server)

The open source software culture is probably what got me into fixed-gear cycling in the first place

Sorry Doc_Holiday, I'm too cool to pay attention to you.

mac mac mac

p.s. i love my vista 64

Computers in general are for hipster ******s.

macbook.

I don't need a computer I use my palm pilot!

Work: PC running XP
Home: PC-based laptops/desktops running mixture of XP or Vista.
Want: a MacBook Pro
Surprised: @ number of Macs here
Thinks: maybe Mac users dont have much to do

PC for me, but would definitely love a Mac - my bro in law has a macbook, and it rocks. It's all sorts of good.
If some of the software I need (some scientific simulation SW and... games) appears for the Mac, I might get rid of my PC and get a fruity box.

Not to be anal, but I only see one computer and two terminals. Since you are the Einstein Jr., you probably know this already.

It's not always about lifestyle. I rely on mine to make a living. Could give a fat rats ass about hipster crap or messenger bags. I'm an old fart that's been using Mac and riding fixed longer than most have been born. Oh..I don't live in SF either but....it's a cool place.

Java/J2EE - Ruby/Rails developer.

I understand your point about macs being fashionable, and how owning one seems like the latest "hipster trend" (*cough* fixed gear *cough*). But you really shouldn't poopoo them just because they're popular. I've been using them since 1998 because I was tired of my WIN95 box freezing every time I would open more than 2 programs. Now I know XP is miles better, and it's very stable and I could care less if you use windows (I mean, c'mon there are absolutely no games for macs), but for what I need a computer - Internet, email, word processing - macs accomplish this task for me wonderfully. But I miss the days when people would laugh at you for just using one, and ask, "They still make Apple computers?"

Oh and here's an interesting picture

PHOTOSHOP!!!! j/k

pc at work and home
mac at school

I have a G3 at home that i still use

sadly, stuck using a PC after 15 years of mac loyalty.

meh.

uhhh!!!?

W/E

WFC?

Burp!

Ewww Java ;-)

Joking aside thats how I feel too. I was a big old linux geek growing up then I got a powerbook and fell in love. I don't muck around anymore with configuring things, I just open it up and start coding.

And as for maddox's comment about mac users not being able to shut up, it's because we have tons of free time to talk about them with the whole "it just worked so I have tons of free time" thing

But then again I am very biased, I make my living with mine and being a mac software developer makes me a hot commodity.

wow!! Tell us more about that pic, please?

Exactly. I came up with Linux, when it was still in beta and Slackware was the only distribution around. I went to a Magnet School and studied programming, and even contributed some early code to Linux, porting a few BSD apps for class credit.

So I love the functionality of Unix, but the ease of a slick GUI. Apple has wrapped this up nicer than Gnome or KDE ever will, and it's not worth my time to deal with Windows, so buying an iBook was a no-brainer.

Also, Doc_Holiday is a moron.

What the **** is this person saying?

Hahahhh, yeah, couldn't figure 1 ****ing word of what he wrote. But I'm sure hes ok.

Rather.. you started with Slackware, too? Way to find another ex Slacler - on BFSSFG of all places! I still like Slackware to this day, I must admit, but I went onto HP-UX and Solaris professionally, and now, recently, I completely abandoned the hell that's the IT profession. Back to academia for me. Slack is still nice, though.

I'm surprised at the few old hat Linux guys here.

Weird FOSS story. I ran into RMS before he was going to do a speech when I was briefly at college. He asked for a clock with a second hand and he wasn't wearing any shoes. Needless to say smelly feet and a gross beard didn't leave a good impression on me. Torvolds is more live and let live, down to earth and easy going. RMS scares me.