> From: Chris
>
> >> WOAH?!? That's just a shot from the dark... Apple is known for how good
>
> >> their quality IS... sure they had a few flops, but most of their
> hardware
> >> is built well, and built to last. And security? Um... compared to what?
>
> >> Windows? BWAA HAA HAA HAA HAA!!!
> >>
> >> -chris
> >>
> > Really Chris? Then why was I very busy making good money doing
> >Apple/Mac support at Electric Boat up here? ;)
>
> Sorry, that was a poorly worded direct comparison to the PC WinTel world.
> Having done Mac and PC hardware repair for the last don't know how long,
> I can tell you that PCs break down 10x more often than a Mac. Hardware
> wise that is. Software wise, well, that isn't fair... Windows just isn't
> up to the task of being compared to anything.
>
> Alas, I forgot what list I was on, and many (if not most) of the
> computers applicable to this list would blow Apple stuff out of the water
> in terms of reliability in hardware AND software.
>
- Hmmm, actually, compared to x86/Win stuff, Apple is generally
better, so your comment isn't that far off.
And Chris, couldn't you tell I' was breaking your stones? C'mon,
you've seen my basement... :)
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