Ubuntu Linux vs. Mac OS X

An anonymous reader writes "An article on InformationWeek pits an Apple user against an Ubuntu Linux user (although he talks about other distros as well) as to which OS makes a better desktop operating system. As might be expected, the conclusion seems to be "different strokes for different folks," but it's interesting to see Microsoft cut (mostly) out of the equation."

Comments

Oh...

[Mazin07]

From the description I thought the Ubuntu user and the Mac user were going to fight to the death. Too bad.

Do something less controversial

[athloi]

Like Ubuntu versus Islam.

from TFA

[penp]

Likewise, Apple takes pains to make setting up a Mac as simple as possible. When you buy a Mac, it comes in a box with a minimum of packing materials, and an envelope of documentation. You unpack the Mac; plug the CPU into the wall socket; plug the keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the CPU; and switch it on. It detects an Internet connection (if one is available), and walks you through a two-minute configuration and setup with an easy-to-follow wizard. You want me to do what with my processor?

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[Dread Pirate Skippy]

I shared this article with one of my co-workers, and I think he said it best:

A PC and a Mac are actually the same car, except the Mac has the passenger door(s) and the trunk welded shut.

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[snoyberg]

Firing up a tank to go buy some milk at the store would be pretty silly,

Doesn't mean I wouldn't do it if I had the option.

Re:Mod article flamebait

[geobeck]

I only own one hammer: a 16-ounce claw hammer with a fiberglass shaft and the proper balance to give a good, powerful swing.

And it worked great on my last Windows box. :p

No, no, no.

[MoxFulder]

I'm afraid you all have it completely wrong...

Windows is like a mid-size luxury SUV. Apple is like a Fox Terrier. And Ubuntu is like a Pomegranate. Except, not in the *same* analogy, of course.

Don't you get it now?