10/10/2007, 5:50pm, EDT
Wednesday, October 10th
ExtremeTech: Mac fans are the worst
Cross also claims that Apple fans have a notion that the company can do no wrong. He writes "When other companies, especially arch-rival Microsoft, does the same exact thing, it's a travesty and obviously clear evidence of why the courts should take them down. When Microsoft bundles its own software with Windows, it's time for antitrust litigation. When Apple does the same with Mac computer or OS X, they're not shutting out competitors—they're adding value."
He also points to the iPhone's lack of real 3rd party applications, and the lockdown from Apple's partner AT&T. "You know, AT&T refusing to provide unlock codes for iPhones is against federal regulations, right? Where's the outrage?" He concludes "To all you Mac users that are calm, rational, objective, and fair: god bless you. Now, could you please give the Cult members a hard kick in the ass?"
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sorry if we are a little defensive.
I would love to have Apple and MS, and perhaps a third, Linux or some other new platform, all keeping each other innovating, as long as all interacted seamlessly on a network and in other computing environments.
That said I am probably just as bad, but only about apple products I actually own. hehe.
I have to say though that with the MacPro the fans are a lot better. :) -dr
He wasn't ripping Apple, just making a comment. Besides, te guy is trying to get gaming into a better place on the Mac. You'd think people would agree with the obvious: that Mac gaming is 2nd rate. But instead, they released the hounds on this guy... Amazing!
Even through High School I listened to the same griping from my friends.
However, like herod said, Apple users have been belittled for 15 years. I, personally, choose to take the high road and just let people have their opinions. I can see how some can get incredibly defensive about Apple products. Yet, MS users do it as well, so don't act like you are complete saints either.
I choose not to use Windows, but that doesn't mean I hate the people who use it. Several of my friends are Windows and Linux users.
And Apple products are by no means perfect either. Competition is great, and with it we can all have improved products. Everone just needs to lighten up slightly!
LOL! I agree with you!
Although the ATI fans come in close second... my X1900 sounds like a jet flying by!