I moved to Windows recently.
I moved to Windows recently.
le_marseillais
04-03-2016, 11:27 AM #1Reflecting on Linus's experience switching from iSwitched to Mac, I noticed few Mac users have tried Windows before. A quick search revealed almost no reports of this. Could it really be that rare? Perhaps my reliance on Google wasn't enough—I couldn't locate any details. Would anyone know if others have tried it? I came across a brief article about a Mac user testing Windows 10's preview, but he quit right away, criticizing its GUI compared to Mac's interface. The site itself didn’t seem professional either.
hrugs::samigurl0903
04-13-2016, 12:06 AM #4Windows is a poor operating system that frequently crashes and is prone to viruses. It's usually installed on low-quality hardware that doesn't last as long as Macs do. - The explanation for why people don’t talk about switching to Windows.
MacManTyler
04-18-2016, 11:58 AM #5This was my perspective as well. It seems many Windows users dislike Macs, while all Mac users dislike Windows. This suggests that some Windows users can draw a fair comparison to Mac (like Linus), but no Mac user can form a solid comparison to Windows.
I've been working with Windows since Win3.1 and have also used OS X from 10.4 through 10.10, along with a bit of Linux (mainly Ubuntu Server). I have significantly more hands-on experience with OS X than Linus does, and similarly on Windows. While Windows shines in large environments—though it isn't necessarily the best for everything—I definitely need it for gaming. For most other uses, especially small businesses, OS X seems to be a better fit, though it's true that hardware options for OS X are quite limited. Most Mac users can compare well to Windows, since many come from Windows backgrounds. However, many negative impressions Linus shared in his switching videos suggest he doesn't have enough real-world experience with OS X to make a fair comparison. He did spend time on the iMac while still using Windows daily.
RedFoxxGaming
04-21-2016, 04:43 PM #8That's a valid suggestion, though they might want to test Windows for a full month to truly understand it. The quote appears to be from someone who strongly supports Apple products.
AriaBlaze1
04-21-2016, 06:12 PM #9Many have experimented with Windows for years, while most OSX critics likely haven’t touched it in hours.