Re: I really do like OS X but . . .


"George Graves" <gmgraves@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> In article <t5mbr1pj7praj3ovl5vddmu3dvt4u85p2v@xxxxxxx>,
> howdy <no@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> the most effective, compact machine/software combination for getting
>> real, consistent work done is a high-quality Intel-based PC desktop
>> or laptop running Windows XP Pro - which will not blue screen if you
>> keep it updated and have good anti-virus and malware sw installed.
>
> ...on alternate Tuesdays with your left foot in the air and your right
> index finger making clockwise circles in the air. But seriously, you do
> realize that the phrase "high-quality Intel-based PC desktop
> or laptop running Windows XP Pro..." is an oxymoron, do you not?
>

Up until the Quad-G5s were released, no Macintosh could use a high-end
graphics card.

The 4/8-processor Intel workstations run circles around the Quads even now.
Of course you pay for them, but you were the one speaking in absolutes...


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