"Apple Tax" Report Backfires On Microsoft

Ian Lamont writes "A Microsoft-sponsored report that describes a hidden "Apple tax" has fallen flat among the technology press. Roger Kay's report (PDF) compares various PC and Mac configurations, and claims an all-Apple household's costs would add up to an extra $3,367 over five years. Tech columnists and bloggers have slammed the comparisons and claims made in the report — even Mac-baiter John C. Dvorak calls it propaganda. However, some Mac fans still see a pro-Microsoft press conspiracy. Even if the comparisons are questionable, Kay's report and the accompanying television ads have clearly struck a nerve among the Mac faithful." Meanwhile, Linux users everywhere are scratching their heads.

Comments

The microsoft/windows racket?

[FudRucker]

i just think back years ago when i used windows = not free, then you have to buy anti-virus, buy a decent firewall, buy anti-malware, then some clever trojans & rootkits are not found by the anti-virus & anti-malware so you gotta buy some special app for each and every trojan and rootkit, so if microsoft wants to talk about expenses & expensive add-ons...

Re:Meh.

[Khyber]

I used to work as a repair tech for both companies.

YES, I CAN.