Originally Posted by Craig

This is a little like arguing whether a philips or straight screwdriver is better. Just pick whatever tool you are most comfortable with, and the tool that gives you the capabilities you need for the jobs you need to do.

I only use macs because they have the interface/OS/hardware I prefer and I don't want the hassle of switching between platforms. If I needed some software that ran on windows only, I would either load windows on a mac or buy a windows box. If I cared about gaming (which I don't, because I'm over 12) I would buy a windows based gaming box. If I wanted to play computer geek, I would run linux.

At this point, I don't consider computers a hobby; I just want something that runs out of the box with the minimum hassle and helps me get my work done. I don't get paid to play with a computer, I get paid for producing a work product. If I want to play, I'll use my kids' X-Box, or their Wii, or their playstation, or their DS, or... (whatever else they are using this week).