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The "creative" industries; particularly music studios and visual (photographic & advertising) tend to favour Macs.
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What is the best chois for photoshop design web design and video games a mac or PC?
Mac is a PC. You meant windows? Yes, windows can do much more than a Macintosh.
Why are Macintosh computers less popular than Windows computers?
Macintosh computers were around when Microsoft was still on the DOS operating system. They achieved popularity in the early 1990s because DOS was so hard to use and required so much training and expertise. Microsoft was the bigger company, when Windows was released, most software was written for that operating system. People bought the operating system with which their desired software was compatible. Therefore the Windows system became more popular than the Macintosh system. Apple's refusal to allow other companies to produce Macintosh computers has also contributed, because any computer manufacturer can make computers, buy copies of Windows, and sell computers loaded with Windows. In addition, Macs are generally more stable than PCs as well as being more or less 98% immune to viruses.
Can Macs get a virus?
It is possible for an Apple Macintosh to get a virus, so the short answer to the question is Yes. However, the likelihood of an Apple Macintosh user getting a virus when compared to a Microsoft Windows user is very little to none. In fact, many of the Apple Macintosh users don't even run an antivirus protection program.Below are some of the reasons why Apple Macintosh computers do not have as many viruses as Microsoft Windows.Newer Macintosh operating systems, such as the Mac OS X, is built on the Unix kernel, which is one of the oldest and most secure operating systems available.Microsoft Windows is used by a lot more users. Because more users use Microsoft Windows, it is a lot better of a target than Apple Macintosh computers.Most of the virus writers are familiar with the IBM platform and Microsoft Windows, and therefore are only going to be able to create a virus for that platform.Many of the tools and scripts used to help users create viruses or other malware are designed for Microsoft Windows.A listing of virus protection programs as well as virus protection programs that support the Apple Macintosh computer can be found on document CH000514.Note: If you're running a virtual PC on your Apple Macintosh, because it's emulating Microsoft Windows, it can become infected with Windows viruses and you should be running an antivirus protection program on it. In addition an Apple Macintosh can serve as a virus carrier, meaning that a virus could be stored on an Apple Computer but not infect it. If that infected Macintosh were then to connect to a network or forward an infected e-mail to a Windows computer it could become infected.Additional security threatsAlthough a Macintosh computer is less susceptible to viruses because it is a human who's operating the computer you still can be a victim of Trojan horses, phishing, and other online fraud. If you're a Macintosh user we still recommend keeping informed about how to keep safe while online. See document CH000507 for additional information about keeping safe online.
Does the term PC refer to all computers that that are not made by Macintosh?
The Macintosh is manufactured by Apple Inc. Personal Computers, other than the Macintosh are not produced by a single manufacturer, they are assembled by combining different parts altogether increasing wired connection. While Macintosh can be precisely described as a PC, but the general impression is that Macintosh and PC are competitors. Because all of the PCs run on the Windows operating system while Mac doesn't. The rivalry of Microsoft and Apple, among fans more than the companies have certainly raised such discussions over the time.
What was the Original Macintosh?
The original Apple Macintosh released was the Macintosh 128K, which was made available on January 24th 1984.You can read more about it here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_128Ksteve jobs
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the Macintosh Operating System?
The advantage is that windows let light into your house. The disadvantages include that the house can lose heat more quickly through the windows; also, that they provide an additional entry point for thieves.
Who was Macintosh's predecessor?
The immediate predecessor to the Macintosh was the Apple Lisa. See the link below for more information on the Apple Lisa.
Do a mac os x run on more personal computers worldwide than other operating systems?
Nope, Microsoft Windows does, Apples Macintosh operating system is the second largest. Linux is 3rd.
What has the author Danny Goodman written?
Danny Goodman has written: 'Fear Windows no more' -- subject(s): Windows (Computer programs) 'JavaScript bible' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Computer Technology, Handbooks, manuals, JavaScript (Computer program language), Nonfiction, OverDrive, Programming languages (Computers), World Wide Web 'The HyperCard Handbook 1.2 Upgrade Kit' 'Supermac' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Macintosh (Computer) 'Simon and Schuster Guide to the Coleco Adam' 'Fear DOS No More' 'Microsoft Word for the Macintosh' -- subject(s): Microsoft Word, Word processing 'Danny Goodman's Macintosh Handbook System 7.0 Macintosh Handbook' 'Fear WordPerfect for Windows no more' -- subject(s): Word processing, WordPerfect for Windows (Computer proram) 'Danny Goodman's JavaScript handbook' -- subject(s): World Wide Web, JavaScript (Computer program language) 'Danny Goodman's Apple guide starter kit' -- subject(s): Apple Guide, Apple computer, Computer software, Development, Macintosh (Computer), Programming 'Computer Concepts' 'How to buy an IBM PC or compatible computer' -- subject(s): IBM Personal Computer, Microcomputers, IBM Personal Computer XT, Purchasing 'The complete HyperCard 2.0 handbook' -- subject(s): HyperCard (Computer file), Macintosh (Computer), Programming 'Dynamic HTML' 'JavaScript Bible, Gold Edition' 'Fear Windows No More/What You Need to Know, When You Don't Know What to Do' 'Fear Excel for the Mac no more' -- subject(s): Electronic spreadsheets, Business, Computer programs 'How to buy on IBM PC or compatible computer' 'Fear Word for Windows No More, Version 3.0' 'The Simon & Schuster guide to the IMB PCjr' -- subject(s): IBM PCjr (Computer) 'Teach Yourself Visual JavaScript in 21 Days' 'Danny Goodman's Macintosh Syst' 'The Simon and Schuster Guide to Atari's My First Computer' 'Danny Goodman's Hypercard Developer's Guide (Macintosh performance library)' -- subject(s): HyperCard (Computer program), Macintosh (Computer), Programming 'Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh' -- subject(s): Business, Computer programs, Electronic spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel (Computer file) 'The complete AppleScript handbook' -- subject(s): AppleScript (Computer program language) 'Fear Excel for Windows No More' -- subject(s): Electronic spreadsheets, Computer progrms, Business
Why might you choose a Macintosh operating system rather than Linux operating system?
the macintosh operating systems is more user-friendly
Why might you choose a Macintosh operating system rather than a Linux operating system?
the macintosh operating systems is more user-friendly
How much is the first Macintosh computer?
more than you can afford
