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Introduction
IT'S likely that at some point you've heard the negative propaganda from the media against Apple. On countless occasions, the press has used sensationalism to try to convince viewers that Apple's doomed and that the Macintosh platform is destined to go the way of tubes and punch cards. Now, the Macintosh was first introduced in 1984. That means the platform's been around for 20 years. It was then and continues to this day to be the platform that leads the industry in ease of use, innovativeness, performance, and even attractiveness.
You've undoubtedly seen plenty of propaganda about how great PCs with Intel processors are. It seems as though there's no escaping the constant barrage of advertisements screaming the Intel brand. Many people are not aware that there's a platform out there that consistently remains generations ahead of Intel (which platform is, of course, the Macintosh).
What about IBM -- it's a PC company, right? You might be surprised to learn that IBM works with Apple and Freescale (an offshoot of Motorola) to develop the PowerPC processor which powers the Macintosh!
And what about Microsoft? Why do its flagship products have so many vulnerabilities? Each version of Windows seems to be plagued with bugs and insecurities. Windows users: have you been to Windows Update recently? You'll be shocked how many Critical Updates have come out since you purchased your computer or installed your OS.
But most important, what's the truth? To whom should we turn in this generation in which efficiency is key?
Look to Apple for the answers. That's right, the so-called "doomed" company. Apple's the one with the amazing operating system, the best processors available, and the highest quality computers you can find.
If you're afraid to make the switch to Mac and abandon the PC, don't worry! The Mac can read PC files and discs right out of the box. Important and commonly used applications are available for both Windows and Mac, including Microsoft Office and Quicken. Plus, if you want to, you can get a PC emulator such as Virtual PC so you can run your Windows programs seamlessly right on your Mac. Apple even has a whole section of its Web site explaining why to switch and how to easily make the transition to the world's best platform, and includes tutorials and testimonials to boot.
You can, in fact, have Mac OS, Windows, and Linux all running AT THE SAME TIME on one superfast Macintosh computer. Which brings me to another important thing you should consider: PCs can't emulate PowerMacs efficiently. If you want to enjoy the best of both worlds, you need a Mac. This means that there's actually more software that can run on the Mac, despite what many so-called "industry analysts" think.
There are many fewer viruses on the Mac than on the PC; in fact, there are zero designed to infect Mac OS X. And while Windows is plagued by malicious spyware, the Macintosh is not.
Graphics professionals prefer the Macintosh. Many of the special effects in popular movies, including the recent Star Wars episodes, The Matrix, and Pixar movies were created on Macintosh computers. Macs are easy enough for the first-time computer user while simultaneously being powerful enough to satisfy even the most experienced, speed-crazed power user. You simply can't go wrong with the Macintosh.
Even Microsoft cofounder and chairman Bill Gates has agreed that the Mac is the only machine that's "really new" and "really captures people's imagination" (QuickTime movie, 1.1 MB).
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