Let us also look at this from a support perspective: Mac vs. PC world, seeing as I have a somewhat rare perspective (I've been 'support' and 'repairing' both for more than 7 years now).
Just recently I had a iMac with the 'flashing question mark' and a PC with the 'Invalid system disk error', essentially the equivalent problem for both machines, the cases were of similar difficulty as well, even though the PC was a mini-tower it had hidden (not easily identified or located) release catches. Both resellers said a format and re-install was necessary and good luck recovering the data. PC - took ten hours iMac - 1 hour I made full data recovery on both but still managed to lose the coveted bookmarks for the PC. The PC's condition was found to be caused by a virus and the Mac's was an intentional user screw up, I found out, just to test my ability. Now you may argue the iMac had a software recovery CD, so did the PC. The iMac's recovery cd allows you to restore in place, well this particular PC would let you do the same (a very unusual occurrence in my experience). Now from a support perspective you can understand why I love PC's, cuz' they pay my bills, and I love Macintosh products as a break from the PC world. You may ask what do I own, not one PC machine in my household though I have been given a few, which I fixed up and gave away at some point. Mac's I have aplenty, and will continue to for quite some time. <biggest snip I could make> Mark -- Mac Canada is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop Canadian, visit Mantek Services <http://www.mantek.mb.ca> Low Prices That Will Keep YOU and Your MAC Smiling Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac Canada info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-can.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-canada%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
