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Technical News & Discussion => Windows News & Discussion => Topic started by: Rik on Nov 04, 2009, 09:57:34

Title: Platform wars
Post by: Rik on Nov 04, 2009, 09:57:34
As long as I've been around computers, and especially since the late 80s, I've watched platform wars on all the forums I've been involved in.

Ultimately, we are choosing a machine when we choose a computer, no different to choosing a particular make or model of car, or a particular brand of TV or hifi. For each of us, the choice will be made on the basis of what we like, what suits our needs, what we can afford etc.

I've recently bought some very expensive lenses (but not yet got Sue to let me go for the ultra-expensive ones  :evil:). That doesn't mean that I'll take better pictures than anyone else, just that the lens suits my specific needs.

So, can we back off the personal arguments on Windows versions and Windows vs Mac, guys. We're all different, we all have our own likes and dislikes, and no-one of us is right to say one thing is better than another - they're just different.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Tacitus on Nov 04, 2009, 10:04:25
Platform wars?  On Netters?  Did I miss something?

Apart from the 'I'm going to buy a Mac' thread, I've not noticed anything resembling a 'platform war'.  I've always felt the Mac/PC stuff was pretty civilised on here. 

Now if you want to talk about the merits of Nikon and Leica lenses versus the rest.....   :whistle:

Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Rik on Nov 04, 2009, 10:05:06
 ;D
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Gary on Nov 04, 2009, 10:12:07
Happy to agree, but what about DR vs........
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Rik on Nov 04, 2009, 10:12:32
DR rules, OK. :)
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Gary on Nov 04, 2009, 10:15:09
Quote from: Rik on Nov 04, 2009, 10:12:32
DR rules, OK. :)
;D
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Simon on Nov 04, 2009, 10:16:57
There is no vs where DR is concerned.  ;D

I agree though, it' about personal preference, and we shouldn't be falling out over it.  ;)
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Rik on Nov 04, 2009, 10:17:34
Hear, hear. DR is supreme. ;D
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Gary on Nov 04, 2009, 10:26:38
So its come down to comparing our meat hey  :zip:  :whistle:
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Tacitus on Nov 04, 2009, 10:27:05
Quote from: Simon on Nov 04, 2009, 10:16:57
I agree though, it' about personal preference, and we shouldn't be falling out over it.  ;)

I agree.   We Mac users are above the fray  ;) 

Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Rik on Nov 04, 2009, 10:28:14
:nana: ;D
Title: Re: Platform wars
Post by: Den on Nov 04, 2009, 11:22:07
Quote from: Tacitus on Nov 04, 2009, 10:27:05
I agree.   We Mac users are above the fray  ;) 



Frayed not  >:D