I will agree with the concern regarding security and the PC. However it isn't the PC it is Windows, or actually Microsoft applications, that are the problems. I have been getting large numbers of notices every time I turn on my computer for updates to programs. Reading them they, almost always say, "A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft XXXXXXXXX and gain complete control over it." These frequent updates get annoying and really make me concerned of the security of my system and information. I try to use NON-MS programs as often as I can. However, even that may not be useful enough. Some programs can open your system for a breach of security, even if you don't use them. Since all these programs are installed at the time of manufacturer or assembly you are still vulnerable when you are delivered your computer with them already installed.

I have used both PC and MAC computers and have to say it depends on what you are using them for as to which one is actually better. The MAC is a fine machine and is best for the Video Production work that I use it for. I will likely be one who will choose to own both platforms as they both have high levels of value to me. MAC would also be good, if not better for my Photography and other graphic work. However the PC does work well at running Photoshop and for the editing of photos. MAC though has a newer version of Photoshop, I think, and may be slightly better. I haven't used PC for video editing but I do know there are programs that allow you to use the PC for that purpose. Some programs are actually, I understand, pretty good but often require hardware upgrades along with the software. However, with the MAC, I have been very happy with the selection of software, (Final Cut Pro), that is available for professional quality productions. The machine that I use for Video is a PowerMAC G4. While it works very well and can use Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Audio Editing Software and make everything work well together, I have had some problems with it that make me pull just as much hair out as any PC. I do like the MAC in that, out of the box, I was able to plug it into some of my digital video equipment via Firewire and didn't need special cards or connections etc. I was up and running almost immediately. As long as I am using Digital video equipment or formats with Firewire everything is all set. If I do need to put ANALOG video into the MAC I would need to buy special cards and connections etc. or would need equipment with Firewire that is multi format compatable. Ie. SVHS/miniDV. However I would need to do that with the PC also and that would be expensive. At least as expensive as with the MAC if not more expensive.

I have friends who use MAC exclusively and find them having all kinds of problems that, unfortunately, I am not knowlegable enough of MAC to help them with. A couple friends have been about to throw their computers out the windows. All this talk that MAC is so error free and easy to use is BS if you ask me. If you are not tech minded you are going to have problems with either platform. While I do have some problems with PC, from time to time I am always to figure them out. Maybe that is because I have always used PC and understand them. Those who feel that MAC is easier may just understand them better. The MAC has it's own problems that seem just as frustrating if not more. To me at least. I have another friend in particular, who complains that she can't get the selection of programs for her MAC that I can get for the PC. There doesn't seem to be as much available. Especially for OS-X. Some of the programs are available but not easilly found in stock. Some of those that she has found cost 2x or 3x as much for MAC than they do for PC.