Comments on: Why Microsoft Will Never Be Cool (And Should Stop Trying) http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/ The CRACKED.com take on the world, in America's oldest weblog, since 1958. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:31:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Komori http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-6/#comment-126947 Komori Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:24 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-126947 @Ryan: There are two things that PC users can do that Mac users can't- 1)Play games 2)Shut up. @Ryan:
There are two things that PC users can do that Mac users can’t-
1)Play games
2)Shut up.

]]> By: James http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-6/#comment-124085 James Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:47:42 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-124085 Arguing on the internet is like competing in the special olympics. Even if you win you're still retarded. Arguing on the internet is like competing in the special olympics.

Even if you win you’re still retarded.

]]> By: TK http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-6/#comment-112345 TK Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:51:46 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-112345 A rather good read. Although, I must say that my experiences (and my schools' experiences) with Apple products have been less than satisfactory. Customer Support was a joke. 4 years ago I contacted Apple about my computer freezing and not being able to open any programs (even the built-in programs). I was asked to leave my name and contact information... I was finally contacted by them (and I do not mean a person) last week, 3 years after I trashed it and swore off Apple computers for life (Although I have changed my stance there. I own a paper-weight that runs like an Apple Computer that is only used to store music and videos) At least with Microsoft something contacted me about my problem... within a year... actually 4 days. Anyways, I am not trying to say that Apple or Microsoft is better than one or the other. Rather, they are meant for different things, and as such, excel in different ways. My ISYS professor probably said it best. "Macs are great for running math, science, and music programs, because that is what the OS is designed for. PCs are great for running word processors, images, and games because that is what the OS is designed for." He also pointed out that PCs are known for viruses because that is what most viruses are designed to target, which is because it is more popular. I am fairly certain that if the popularity of Macs exceed that of PCs, there will suddenly be a large influx of Mac oriented viruses popping up and people freaking out over it. A rather good read. Although, I must say that my experiences (and my schools’ experiences) with Apple products have been less than satisfactory. Customer Support was a joke. 4 years ago I contacted Apple about my computer freezing and not being able to open any programs (even the built-in programs). I was asked to leave my name and contact information… I was finally contacted by them (and I do not mean a person) last week, 3 years after I trashed it and swore off Apple computers for life (Although I have changed my stance there. I own a paper-weight that runs like an Apple Computer that is only used to store music and videos)

At least with Microsoft something contacted me about my problem… within a year… actually 4 days.

Anyways, I am not trying to say that Apple or Microsoft is better than one or the other. Rather, they are meant for different things, and as such, excel in different ways. My ISYS professor probably said it best. “Macs are great for running math, science, and music programs, because that is what the OS is designed for. PCs are great for running word processors, images, and games because that is what the OS is designed for.” He also pointed out that PCs are known for viruses because that is what most viruses are designed to target, which is because it is more popular. I am fairly certain that if the popularity of Macs exceed that of PCs, there will suddenly be a large influx of Mac oriented viruses popping up and people freaking out over it.

]]> By: It'sAnIllusionMichael http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-6/#comment-111656 It'sAnIllusionMichael Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:05:08 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-111656 Haha, 10 points to HarryBalz008 for making me chuckle! Haha, 10 points to HarryBalz008 for making me chuckle!

]]> By: Josh http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-6/#comment-110144 Josh Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:26:43 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-110144 Wow, actually a great post about Mac vs. PC. He's right when he says its all an image thing. Its the same reason all these people get Linux (which I have as a second operating system, btw so I'm not just being some asshat) and how it keeps getting new programs for free. Some people do indeed have that idea and dream of the free exchange of ideas, but most just like giving the finger to the supposed Man (Mac and Windows). Wow, actually a great post about Mac vs. PC. He’s right when he says its all an image thing. Its the same reason all these people get Linux (which I have as a second operating system, btw so I’m not just being some asshat) and how it keeps getting new programs for free. Some people do indeed have that idea and dream of the free exchange of ideas, but most just like giving the finger to the supposed Man (Mac and Windows).

]]> By: Ryan_is_a_virgin http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-6/#comment-109941 Ryan_is_a_virgin Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:48:08 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-109941 Anyone who feels the need to make claims on the internet about how they like to have sex is invariably a virgin Anyone who feels the need to make claims on the internet about how they like to have sex is invariably a virgin

]]> By: Ryan http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-6/#comment-109814 Ryan Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:14:02 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-109814 and by such i mean shut. and by such i mean shut.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-5/#comment-109813 Ryan Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:06:42 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-109813 You people who talk so much shit about macs are ridiculous. I used to have pcs for pretty much my whole life, and they worked fine...i had a lot of problems with viruses and spy ware but other than that its cool. I got a mac from the advice of a friend, who also used only pcs and is not someone, by any means, would be considered a hipster who just went with the cool thing, hes actually a little on the country side. I like my mac much better because the things im into ( which i guess by some of you are the simple things) are generally music related...so a mac ended up being perfect. The way the OS handles is very easy and user friendly, which i don't understand how thats a bad thing. My friend isnt a simple person using a simple computer, hes a fucking graphic designer who would never use anything but a mac, and the people hes worked for and interned under only use macs. Macs are good for their own thing, thats why most music recording studios use them because pcs and their respective software blow at it. Each system is good on its own right, stop being damn nerds and understand that, its like arguing which religion is better. I guess ill just keep using my mac and not being a hardcore gamer, see i dont own video games of any sort(i like playing instruments and having sex with girls) so you can keep bitching about macs sucking and playing your WOW, while i go out to parties, have fun, and get laid, while using my consumer whore, trendy fashion statement mac...since thats the only reason i have one, not you know because its a fucking computer. Im guessing the majority who say they use their pc for so many grand things that arent simple at all...pretty much mean that they use them for video games...so politely such the fuck up. You people who talk so much shit about macs are ridiculous. I used to have pcs for pretty much my whole life, and they worked fine…i had a lot of problems with viruses and spy ware but other than that its cool. I got a mac from the advice of a friend, who also used only pcs and is not someone, by any means, would be considered a hipster who just went with the cool thing, hes actually a little on the country side.

I like my mac much better because the things im into ( which i guess by some of you are the simple things) are generally music related…so a mac ended up being perfect. The way the OS handles is very easy and user friendly, which i don’t understand how thats a bad thing. My friend isnt a simple person using a simple computer, hes a fucking graphic designer who would never use anything but a mac, and the people hes worked for and interned under only use macs. Macs are good for their own thing, thats why most music recording studios use them because pcs and their respective software blow at it. Each system is good on its own right, stop being damn nerds and understand that, its like arguing which religion is better.

I guess ill just keep using my mac and not being a hardcore gamer, see i dont own video games of any sort(i like playing instruments and having sex with girls) so you can keep bitching about macs sucking and playing your WOW, while i go out to parties, have fun, and get laid, while using my consumer whore, trendy fashion statement mac…since thats the only reason i have one, not you know because its a fucking computer. Im guessing the majority who say they use their pc for so many grand things that arent simple at all…pretty much mean that they use them for video games…so politely such the fuck up.

]]> By: rboswell http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-5/#comment-109771 rboswell Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:58:09 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-109771 My main concern with the Microsoft store is this. Its another classic example of Microsoft forgetting what their product is. Much like their "Its a PC" ads, which tend to focus on the price of someone else's product. My main question here is, "what will you actually sell at this store?" Is it going to be an entire store that contains rows and rows of copies of the new Windows, and Office? Will they maybe sprinkle in a few Zunes and some 360s? It would be a little strange to open up a Microsoft store and fill it with 3rd party PCs that happen to have windows on them. Also, I have never been to a mall that didn't have at least 2 Gamestops in it. This would seem to negate the need for an XBox store. So why even bother? Furthermore, can someone please explain to me how buying microsoft products makes you not a consumer whore? My main concern with the Microsoft store is this. Its another classic example of Microsoft forgetting what their product is. Much like their “Its a PC” ads, which tend to focus on the price of someone else’s product.

My main question here is, “what will you actually sell at this store?” Is it going to be an entire store that contains rows and rows of copies of the new Windows, and Office? Will they maybe sprinkle in a few Zunes and some 360s? It would be a little strange to open up a Microsoft store and fill it with 3rd party PCs that happen to have windows on them. Also, I have never been to a mall that didn’t have at least 2 Gamestops in it. This would seem to negate the need for an XBox store. So why even bother?

Furthermore, can someone please explain to me how buying microsoft products makes you not a consumer whore?

]]> By: chriss http://www.cracked.com/blog/when-the-microsoft-store-closes-they-put-up-a-blue-screen/comment-page-5/#comment-109715 chriss Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:52:05 +0000 http://www.cracked.com/blog/?p=6911#comment-109715 I've been a PC person all my life. Recently my XP got the blue screen of death and I've gotten a Vista. Partly because it just has better specs it runs smooth and fast and has great gaming support (one of the obvious strengths that PC has unquestionably always had). I agree with cb200 -- people that make viruses are going to target the platform the majority of the people have, not Macs. I do tons of torrent downloading and such, have had problems with viruses and spyware, but like many other pc users I know how to adequately remove it so it's never been a problem. It's not like you would get infected if you knew how to take care of your computer. Surprisingly enough, I've never owned anthing by Apple, even an ipod (I am a Zune fan, I have the small one and it's awesome, much better than a Nano. I would get the iTouch but it's not a great size for me). It is fun to play around with my friends' Macs and at the Apple Store, with Photobooth and... okay, that's basically it. I’ve been a PC person all my life. Recently my XP got the blue screen of death and I’ve gotten a Vista. Partly because it just has better specs it runs smooth and fast and has great gaming support (one of the obvious strengths that PC has unquestionably always had).

I agree with cb200 — people that make viruses are going to target the platform the majority of the people have, not Macs. I do tons of torrent downloading and such, have had problems with viruses and spyware, but like many other pc users I know how to adequately remove it so it’s never been a problem. It’s not like you would get infected if you knew how to take care of your computer.

Surprisingly enough, I’ve never owned anthing by Apple, even an ipod (I am a Zune fan, I have the small one and it’s awesome, much better than a Nano. I would get the iTouch but it’s not a great size for me). It is fun to play around with my friends’ Macs and at the Apple Store, with Photobooth and… okay, that’s basically it.

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