Re: [newbie] Mac vs Intel architecture deliberations

[Robert Pena]

WindowsME is a joke if I want to say do some video capture or producing. If all I do is download email, surf the net, work on documents, play with some photos with Adobe, or do my finances I never see a crash or get a blue screen of death. Although, the Mac does come with Quicken, personally never liked it, it does annoy me with the single button mouse. Most people who tell me they get crashes usually are not opening email or touching up photos. Linux does crash but handles very well without taking whole system with it. Mac is the same way too. I have hardly seen Mac crash but as far as multitasking goes I get the impression it is slower than Linux and Windows. Thats my impression so far since I had the Mac for a short time and have been using Linux for less than a year.    With Windows2000 you get better stability compared to WindowsME but you pay a premium while with Linux it just comes standard and personally it should whether I download it for free or purchase a package box. Mac no matter what they put in is a premium price product.