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Digital Photography - The Operating System Debate
One especially controversial topic in digital photography is that of which operating system is better. Mac users claim that due to OS X’s ease of use and Apple’s eye for design, their systems are the best in the world for storing and editing digital photos. On the other side of the discussion, Windows users have long bandied about the assertion that PCs are more compatible, more universal, and thus more qualified to handle the workload of the digital arts community. So let's take a look at the differences between these two industry giants.
Windows
Microsoft Windows has long been the standard for business applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Word. Most offices use PCs running on windows as their primary computers, and this is largely due to the low cost of PC equipment and relative compatibility of different systems running on Windows. However, in the world of digital photography, running Windows poses no clear advantage over any other OS.
Software like Adobe Photoshop run almost the same on Windows as a Mac and since Apple switched to using Intel processors now the hardware is almost the same as well. What are the pluses of using Windows? To start with, PC's are significantly less expensive when compared to Mac's. Most of the software you can find for OS X is also available for Windows, and you can get a decent PC capable of easily dealing with photographs for far less than an equally geared Mac. If you're cost conscious and on a tight budget, then you should probably consider getting a PC with Windows.
Mac
It’s hard to believe that just ten years ago, many industry analysts declared Apple “dead in the water.". Thanks to innovative design and easy to use software, Apple managed to stage an incredible comeback to become one of the leaders in the world of computers. OS X has been praised for its intuitive interface and seamless meshing of multiple bits of software, and was built from the ground up with multi-media in mind.
Apple computers are sometimes viewed as less advanced as PCs hardware-wise, and often cost an good chunk of money. Right now, the top of the line PowerMac can run over $4,000 and when you consider that the easiest way to upgrade is to buy a new one, you really have to be willing to take the plunge. But one of the biggest advantages is that OS X is a super stable operating system and rarely crashes or suffers from virus threats. You’ll also find interfacing through several programs at once (Photoshop, iPhoto, web sites) is much easier on a Mac than a PC, and can dramatically increase the speed at which you can work.
Naturally, people are going to fall into their respective camps, and this is where the real answer to the Operating System Debate lies: You should use whatever operating system works best for you. Personal preference just can't be explained because no one can tell you why one person prefers let's say likes - ornate gold leaf picture frames and someone else loves distressed picture frames - it's just their taste. There is really no difference between the file formats of Photoshop or Lightroom in each operating system so you don't have to worry about any negative impacts when working with your digital images. Your best solution is to visit the Apple store and then visit a computer store and play around with both operating systems. Whichever system makes the most sense to you based upon your needs and budget is the one you should invest in.
Windows and Mac both have their strengths and weaknesses and either one could be the victor depending upon the needs of the user. However, in the world of digital photography, either one is a good bet towards taking your photos to the next level. As long as it makes sense to you, everything should be just fine.
How do I install an internal hard drive into my PowerMac G5?
I have an Apple PowerMac G5 with 80 GB but I need to add more GB in it. Should I buy an external hard drive for it or just get an internal hard drive? If it's an internal, how do I install the hard drive myself?
If you've only got the one internal, might as well install another. It couldn't be easier.
Here's the instructions straight from Apple (PDF)
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/PMG5_HD_DIY.pdf
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