Comments on: Apple Vs. Microsoft :: OS Wars http://edopeno.com/2009/08/26/apple-vs-microsoft-os-wars/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:14:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Matt Christopherson http://edopeno.com/2009/08/26/apple-vs-microsoft-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Matt Christopherson Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:55:48 +0000 http://edopeno.com/?p=1897#comment-118 Microsoft still has the volume market pinned, guaranteed. Since Apple only provides setup and drivers for Apple sold hardware, MacOS is not really a feasible replacement for general computer users, especially those on budget or in the custom market. This isn't to say the use of MacOS in something other than a true Mac platform isn't impossible, now that they support some Intel hardware and such, but it isn't consumer friendly since it requires in depth computer knowledge and probably some hacking around to get it working. As much as Microsoft drives me nuts with their seemingly innate ability to create mediocre products that take over markets and require constant maintenance, updating, service and repairs, they are, and will be, the winner in this race. Microsoft still has the volume market pinned, guaranteed. Since Apple only provides setup and drivers for Apple sold hardware, MacOS is not really a feasible replacement for general computer users, especially those on budget or in the custom market. This isn’t to say the use of MacOS in something other than a true Mac platform isn’t impossible, now that they support some Intel hardware and such, but it isn’t consumer friendly since it requires in depth computer knowledge and probably some hacking around to get it working.

As much as Microsoft drives me nuts with their seemingly innate ability to create mediocre products that take over markets and require constant maintenance, updating, service and repairs, they are, and will be, the winner in this race.

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