Slog - Comments on MACs vs. PCs http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs This vs. That is the theme of the day. So... the whole MAC vs. PC thing? Totally played out? With Apple now making fun of Microsoft's ads which make fun of Apple's ad that make fun of Microsoft, yeah, pretty much played. And now New York's musical-theater/stage-combat/blood-and-gore-special-effects geeks deliver a final, fatal blow. It goes on about, oh, three minutes longer than it needed to. And at the end? Are they MAC and PC zombies or what?... Copyright 2008 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:18:01 -0800 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:14:44 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by nooooo! Sorry, but just like in the simpsons, if it involves singing, I just sort of glaze over.

]]> nooooo! http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179550 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179550 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:21:59 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Macs are for morons. Plain and simple.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179559 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179559 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:32:40 -0800 Comment by Nixor ah i get it... slog vs my brain cells.

]]> Nixor http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179561 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179561 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:34:48 -0800 Comment by Johnny Liverwerst The fight was hilarious. The beginning or end needed to be either severely cut down or cut out entirely. Seriously. I can picture it now: It starts right there on the battlefield. Macs. PCs. The dance-off begins (and lasts half as long as it did in this version). Then BAM- fight scene, gore, disturbing use of MacBook Airs and iPods. And instead of breaking into song at the end, the final two embrace in a passionate, bloody, toothless kiss.

Black screen with the words "Why can't we all just get along?" or something similar.

I can guarantee it will be a thousand times funnier and enjoyable.

]]> Johnny Liverwerst http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179567 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179567 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:37:05 -0800 Comment by um typo -- you meant to write "went on 6 and a half minutes too long"

]]> um http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179568 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179568 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:37:06 -0800 Comment by Andrew Ubuntu FTW.

]]> Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179570 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179570 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:38:13 -0800 Comment by breklor You know, I realized the other day as I was sitting in the bathtub, D&D 3.5 vs. D&D 4.0 is PC vs. Mac. D&D 3.5 is messy and the guts are hanging out all over and nothing is balanced and it falls apart all the time, but because you can get at the guts, you can make it do stuff you want it to do. D&D 4.0 is streamlined and hermetically sealed and balanced and WYSIWYG, but has no user serviceable parts inside.

I'm going to go to McDonald's for breakfast now.

]]> breklor http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179571 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179571 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:39:13 -0800 Comment by Uncle Vinny Ok, I actually watched the Chris Crocker blinkfest longer than this, 50 seconds versus 38 seconds. I actually hate musicals more than I hate Sarah Palin, wow.

]]> Uncle Vinny http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179572 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179572 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:40:03 -0800 Comment by Bellevue Ave lets get real here; apple making fun of microsoft for advertising in its own advertisement is stupid and hypocritical.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179580 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179580 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:46:39 -0800 Comment by The CHZA It's Mac. It's a computer, not drag queen makeup.

]]> The CHZA http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179581 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179581 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:47:37 -0800 Comment by Matt Fuckin' Hickey Yes, Poe, plain and simple.


Macs are for people who care about their computing experience. You pay more for ease of use and a powerful, elegant OS, not to mention the hardware.


PCs are for people who really just use whatever's in front of them. That's why you never hear of PC people getting amped up over new OS releases.


That's not saying one's better than the other, they're just different platforms for different needs. It's like people who eat fast food (PCs) over those who'll spend a little extra for decent food (Macs). Fast food people think people who spend extra are crazy, and people who eat better food think the fast food people are crazy.


Different strokes and all that. And that's coming from a goddamn professional.

]]> Matt Fuckin' Hickey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179596 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179596 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:03:36 -0800 Comment by Reverse Polarity Once again, we see people being assimilated by the Borg. Well done, Microsoft overlords.

]]> Reverse Polarity http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179612 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179612 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:15:10 -0800 Comment by trufe you can tell these are stage actors. over emphasizing their actions and enunciating every syllabluh.

]]> trufe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179617 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179617 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:21:52 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Oh Matt, I never expected you to be part of the Mac social movement. That is also the dumbest comment I've read on Slog. From a to z.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179621 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179621 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:25:41 -0800 Comment by Defense my mac turns itself on whn I open it

]]> Defense http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179622 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179622 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:28:05 -0800 Comment by Bellevue Ave people who use macs think it makes them a better person. people who use PCs don't attach their egos to their computer.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179623 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179623 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:28:13 -0800 Comment by Queen_of_Sleaze I've become a PC person of late... But that could be explained by the fact that those "overlords" are the ones that issue my paycheck these days... So I'm probably a bit biased.

]]> Queen_of_Sleaze http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179637 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179637 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:41:27 -0800 Comment by kebabs @16
There was a geek culture that regarded PCs as more "manly" because they weren't user-friendly, but you could go inside and customize them how you want.

They were the sort of people who would love this video.

]]> kebabs http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179638 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179638 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:43:28 -0800 Comment by Bellevue Ave IT geeks like myself are such a small subset of the PC userbase though. Every mac user has this superiority complex though.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179647 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179647 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:49:02 -0800 Comment by um Holy shit. Being called "dumb" by Mr. Poe is like having the special needs kid in your grade school homeroom unexpectedly mock you in front of the entire class...!

]]> um http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179692 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179692 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:31:45 -0800 Comment by Lavode Um, hasn't anyone noticed that Macs ARE PCs now? They're running the same hardware, so the only difference is software. This would have been a lot funnier if Linux had gotten involved.

]]> Lavode http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179732 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179732 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:53:53 -0800 Comment by sam matt's been Mac FOREVER. everyone who's anyone knows that.

]]> sam http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179747 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179747 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:58:57 -0800 Comment by Johnny Liverwerst @16

PC owners attach as much or more of their egos to their little computer boxes as MAC users. Just look at the culture- the reasons for their pompous self-riteousness may stem from different sources but they are equally pathetic.

I myself use macs because I'm an artist and like how the Adobe Creative Suite works on macs. I also prefer their aesthetic, their user-friendliness, and their overall quality.

I don't use them because they are some magical status symbol. Same as an average PC user does not brag constantly about his fancy machine. There are elitist pricks in both parties, and there are just those who prefer one over the other without getting overtly sensitive about the subject.

To say otherwise is to admit your own obnoxious bias.

]]> Johnny Liverwerst http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179750 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179750 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:59:19 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe There's a difference between having a mac and being part of its retarded social movement.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179775 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179775 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:14:22 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Most of us techies gave up on Windows when they tried to shove Vista down our throats.

Now we're just plain ignoring Windows 7 - nobody wants it and we can't afford it.

My next computers will be Mac and/or Linux.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179850 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179850 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:58:33 -0800 Comment by mattro2.0 i would imagine jobs and ballmer laugh at all of this. "okay, you pay for our product, now you are a part of OUR army, go and fight for us"

Mac: that laptop you just bought? POS, buy the new one.

PC: you need new hardware and more features, really you do!!!

Linux: we can work with anything. Please don't send your toxic techno-trash to china. here, have something new and effective, free.

]]> mattro2.0 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179931 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1179931 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:38:03 -0800 Comment by Greg Mac / PC shit-talking? What is this, 1997?

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1180010 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1180010 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:44:35 -0800 Comment by Donolectic Will, why do you continue to display your ignorance for all the world to see?

]]> Donolectic http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1180242 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1180242 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:01:12 -0800 Comment by mn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC3lJCZMzoc&feature=related

I think it works here

]]> mn http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1180275 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/macs_vs_pcs#c1180275 Tech Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:14:44 -0800