Mac's are like AOL with regards to platform - not as much software out there for it so it only does so much...both'll get you where you need to go...'specially nowadays...

I won't even start getting into a MAC vs PC thing with you, because MAC has many advantages over PC in some respects and the one I'm running (G5 with OSX 10.4) in terms of architecture and stability wipes the floor with most PC's. I do agree that software (depending on which software things you like) is not as available on MAC. And sometimes that gets me a little annoyed. For example, although I think visuals and graphics appear better on a MAC, some of their drawing programs are not as good as with PC. Also, for publishing Apple can't hold a candle to Windows Office and the like. I had to buy Office for MAC at around 250.00. It was the only way. So...I do agree with you partially. If someone new to computers were asking me, I would recommend they get a PC instead of a MAC. I actually have both. I bought the MAC thinking one day I'd get into Protools for music. I am sooo confused about ProTools and see there is soo much tweaking to do with it, that as a musician I think it would just frustrate me, so I've given up. I will just use a stand alone unit (as I have been) so I can just "plug in and play". But...I now do have a nice MAC. Maybe I made the wrong move. Too late now. Mebbe next time...

Gene