Mac vs Vista

Now that Microsft Vista has been launched the usual Mac vs PC campaign has started up again.

Whilst Vista does seem to have some benefits such as better security and other UI improvements it s not a real leap ahead in terms of technology or programming.  Some would also so it borrows alot of its design and new features from OS X anyway!

My personal view is that, at the moment, I do not prefer either operating system.  OS X or XP/Vista!

Don't get me wrong, I love my MacBook and its stability and reliability!  I love the way I can open the lid and be on the internet in seconds or the way it "just works!".  I know that the "it just works" catchphrase is a real cliche, but it is true.  The first time I plugged in my USB scanner I thought it had not detected it, but really it had silently set it all up for me to use and was ready to rock.

I still get the feeling that I am using my MacBook with my hand tied behind my back at times.  Maybe thats just the reality of using a laptop rather than a desktop PC.  After all, I have been using and fixing windows PCs for over 10 years now and know each nook and cranny of the OS.

Its a nice feeling to know that my MacBook will work when I open the lid and not suffer from disk thrashing or spyware crap, but I would'nt say they are the be-all-and-end-all!

In conclusion, and in my opinion, there is no clear winner in the OS X versus Windows row.  Just alot of "my dads bigger than your dad".