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PC vs Mac? - The weird historical distinction that is for some reason still around
Mon Oct 28 2024 ~ Tags: macosx history retro-computing windowsIf you are a millennial or younger, you have probably heard the someone say "It's NOT a PC, it's a Mac!" during your lifetime. It was most certainly said by a person who wanted to feel superior to you. The person in question was probably not a computer person either, but parroted terms they had heard from people who were actually intelligent. I heard it from those types, and it made me want to stay away from Apple for years. You may think it was just sheer arrogance from the Apple cult, but today we will discuss the historical reasons for the distinction. We will also discuss why it made less and less sense over the years, and why it might make some sense again now.
Read more..Reasons I hate (modern) Microsoft Windows - The most awful choice of operating system anyone can make
Sat Jan 27 2024 ~ Tags: windows linux opinionsIn case I haven't been clear in earlier articles: I'm not a fan of Microsoft Windows. While I have enjoyed Windows 95, and a bit of Windows XP, I don't enjoy any modern forms of Microsoft Windows (and the older versions are probably only enjoyed because of nostalgia). To me, the sane choice have always been some sort of Unix-style operating system like GNU/Linux and Mac OS X. Some people just think it is because I'm a nerd that sits inside all day and have dubious hygiene habits, but there are valid reasons. So what are the reasons I hate modern Windows so much? Keep on reading to find out.
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