Break down the Windows 7 and Snow Leopard OS differences for me?

I was wondering if you could explain the main differences between Windows in general I guess and Snow Leopard whether the comparing be the layout, the speed, the cost, or even just personal preference and why. And I also wanted to see technical support and what kind each one has. Explain your answer please. Thank you for taking the time to view! :D Have a great day!

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asked Apr 10 '11 at 01:02

Caelan
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One runs on a PC. The other runs on a Mac. Snow Leopard is based on BSD, a version of Linux. Windows 7 is based on Windows Vista, which is based on Windows NT.

They have similar applications available to each. There are significantly fewer viruses affecting the MacOS in general, so the MacOS is more secure. Macs tend to be more expensive, mostly because Apple has a monopoly on the manufacture of their hardware.

Windows software does not easily run on a Mac, and vice versa. You can run one on the other, but it usually involves an emulator. Or on the Mac, there's specialized software that lets you choose to boot it as a Windows machine. But, once booted in windows, it will only run Windows software, you can't access what you software have installed as a Mac.

You mention speed. That's mostly a hardware issue. I've seen PCs running Windows 7 that were fast and Macs running OSX that were dogs, but most people will argue the opposite - that Macs are faster. Whatever.

Oh yeah, and the other important thing is that on the game side, Windows has the Mac beat hands down. The manufacturers just aren't there for the Mac. Sometimes if a manufacturer has a linux version of a game, they've also made a mac version or the version can be tweaked to run on the mac.

answered Apr 10 '11 at 01:43

Duodave
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edited Apr 10 '11 at 01:55

This is a great comparison, just to add:

with Windows, you have the option of using literally any computer hardware you can possibly find as there is a vast availability of drivers and compatibility. Also hardware enthusiasts have the option of overclocking components. Customization in any sense, hardware and software is much easier with a PC as well. Also in general, hardware prices are a lot cheaper for better performing parts, unfortunately most OEM companies will usually bundle together the worst hardware they possibly can get away with in an effort to keep the prices down.

With Apple you are paying a large premium and usually can get a much more powerful PC (on the component technical side) for the same price BUT:

Apple laptops are honestly the best thing you could buy for work/students, basically anything short of intensive gaming. Apple's battery life destroys any of the competitions. Their manufacturing process allows them to create the thinnest, most aesthetically pleasing, durable all in one cases which are closer to works of art than computer cases. Apple desktops such as iMacs and Mac Pros are much, much harder to upgrade, although it is possible. This mainly has to do with Apple motherboards not having nearly as many future proof accommodating features as say an ATX form factor motherboard.

Whatever anyone tells you opinion wise that one OS is better than the other, they are wrong. They both cater to very different audiences.

Personally, I use a custom made Windows PC, but then again I am a computer nerd. It's all about what YOU want to get out of it, after all, you're the one who's going to be using it in the end.

(Apr 10 '11 at 02:30) Zlpha

It's actually kind of hard to explain because first of all Microsoft has admitted to using OS X as a source of inspiration for Windows 7 and second of all I like both operating systems and the only reason I got a Mac was so I could have both. But if I had to point out something that really bugged me when I switch between operating systems. It would have to be the keyboard layout, I've become so accustom to things like command+c and when I switch to windows I often forget that it's control and not command.

answered Apr 10 '11 at 02:37

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