Many people often wonder about the Mac computer and PC computer, Differences,comparison and similarities between a Mac computer and a Pc Computer. In this article tries to explain the differences between them with language that is easy to understand.
Comparison:
PC stands for Personal Computer (personal computer)
Mac is short for Macintosh, the computer produced by Apple. Actually Mac is also a PC that sets it apart is the Mac OS.
OS is Operating System (operating system). OS is a programming language for the user able to interact with computers, as we use computers.
Differences:
Operating Systems
Most PCs are running under the windows operating system like Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista and also the latest windows 7 (seven). However, some computers have a linux-based operating systems (eg Ubuntu, RedHat, Mandrake, etc.). Mac runs on Mac OS (eg Mac OS X "Snow Leopard").
Software
Windows and Mac have their own software. In other words we can not easily install windows software / application for the mac and neither does the opposite, for example, FinalCut for Mac, Miscrosoft Office for the PC. But there are some exceptions, there are several software developed either for Mac or Windows PC such as Adobe Photoshop.
Price
Mac is far more expensive than PCs. Price visits per-period.
Why mac is better than a PC:
1. Mac OS is more stable, this means that we will find fewer errors than on a PC.
2. Some people say that Mac also has the virus. YOI, some people say that Mac also has a few viruses, but compared to the PC that so many cracks to spread the virus. We can say that this statement is true.
3. Macs can run windows. In other words, even if already mentioned earlier that the Mac runs on Mac OS, but Macs can run PC under windows, but can not run under Mac OS, unless you are a geek (eg Hackintosh)
4. Apple is a Trend Setter. iPod, iPhone, iTouch, etc..
5. Apple is known to have good support.
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Comparison:
PC stands for Personal Computer (personal computer)
Mac is short for Macintosh, the computer produced by Apple. Actually Mac is also a PC that sets it apart is the Mac OS.
OS is Operating System (operating system). OS is a programming language for the user able to interact with computers, as we use computers.
Differences:
Operating Systems
Most PCs are running under the windows operating system like Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista and also the latest windows 7 (seven). However, some computers have a linux-based operating systems (eg Ubuntu, RedHat, Mandrake, etc.). Mac runs on Mac OS (eg Mac OS X "Snow Leopard").
Software
Windows and Mac have their own software. In other words we can not easily install windows software / application for the mac and neither does the opposite, for example, FinalCut for Mac, Miscrosoft Office for the PC. But there are some exceptions, there are several software developed either for Mac or Windows PC such as Adobe Photoshop.
Price
Mac is far more expensive than PCs. Price visits per-period.
Why mac is better than a PC:
1. Mac OS is more stable, this means that we will find fewer errors than on a PC.
2. Some people say that Mac also has the virus. YOI, some people say that Mac also has a few viruses, but compared to the PC that so many cracks to spread the virus. We can say that this statement is true.
3. Macs can run windows. In other words, even if already mentioned earlier that the Mac runs on Mac OS, but Macs can run PC under windows, but can not run under Mac OS, unless you are a geek (eg Hackintosh)
4. Apple is a Trend Setter. iPod, iPhone, iTouch, etc..
5. Apple is known to have good support.