Comments on: CNN Money asks: Is an Apple environment right for your small biz? Yes, if you’re not a moron http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/03/cnn-money-asks-is-an-apple-environment-right-for-your-small-biz-yes-if-youre-not-a-moron/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:04:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Rob Loach http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/03/cnn-money-asks-is-an-apple-environment-right-for-your-small-biz-yes-if-youre-not-a-moron/#comment-724548 Rob Loach Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:44:28 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=27463#comment-724548 All the same arguments here could be used with Linux. Honestly people, the desktop doesn't matter anymore. It all comes down to what web applications you're using. All the same arguments here could be used with Linux. Honestly people, the desktop doesn’t matter anymore. It all comes down to what web applications you’re using.

]]> By: Ron http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/03/cnn-money-asks-is-an-apple-environment-right-for-your-small-biz-yes-if-youre-not-a-moron/#comment-722749 Ron Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:01:43 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=27463#comment-722749 I have been running Vista 64bit for over 9 months, I'm also using a Macbook Pro on the side for the past 5 months now. I think either OS is fine, but for a small business, specially when it's running on a tight budget, consider getting Windows. It's just a better fit and more practical in terms of function and cost. Now...if you're running a business that's related to the visual design field, when the clients are here, you want to be sure your office is equipped with those new & shinning Mac Pro and iMacs. I have been running Vista 64bit for over 9 months, I’m also using a Macbook Pro on the side for the past 5 months now. I think either OS is fine, but for a small business, specially when it’s running on a tight budget, consider getting Windows. It’s just a better fit and more practical in terms of function and cost. Now…if you’re running a business that’s related to the visual design field, when the clients are here, you want to be sure your office is equipped with those new & shinning Mac Pro and iMacs.

]]> By: lens http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/03/cnn-money-asks-is-an-apple-environment-right-for-your-small-biz-yes-if-youre-not-a-moron/#comment-722187 lens Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:22:22 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=27463#comment-722187 Why do I never see journalists mentioned the reasons why *I* switched to Macs. These were the most important to me: 1) The new operating system (or computer) MUST be faster than the old one. Vista machines fail this test. Startup on windows is an eternity, and gets longer as you add programs. 2) On Macs, you can add/remove programs by dragging and dropping. On windows, this is pure hell. I had to stop installing demo software on my PC. 3) Windows machines come with so much crapware, it adds hours (days?) your setup just to get the clean new PC you (thought you) bought. Point #2 makes this even more of a crime. Why do I never see journalists mentioned the reasons why *I* switched to Macs. These were the most important to me:
1) The new operating system (or computer) MUST be faster than the old one. Vista machines fail this test. Startup on windows is an eternity, and gets longer as you add programs.
2) On Macs, you can add/remove programs by dragging and dropping. On windows, this is pure hell. I had to stop installing demo software on my PC.
3) Windows machines come with so much crapware, it adds hours (days?) your setup just to get the clean new PC you (thought you) bought. Point #2 makes this even more of a crime.

]]> By: Randy http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/03/cnn-money-asks-is-an-apple-environment-right-for-your-small-biz-yes-if-youre-not-a-moron/#comment-721969 Randy Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:23:48 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=27463#comment-721969 Why is it a no brainer? Vista works. I am using it on 42 different computers with users doing different tasks from proprietary software to just surfing the web. Macs are fine too...just say that...don't say well between Vista and Mac OS it's a no brainer...come on. Why is it a no brainer? Vista works. I am using it on 42 different computers with users doing different tasks from proprietary software to just surfing the web.

Macs are fine too…just say that…don’t say well between Vista and Mac OS it’s a no brainer…come on.

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