I’ve been a Mac man for many years (since the Macintosh was first introduced), and for that reason I suppose I’m biased to Macs. The bottom line is that I prefer Macs for their stability and their user-friendliness. I feel like I’ve had pretty good luck with Macs so far, and switching to a PC plaform is not, for me, an option at this point. If, or more likely when, I eventually add Windows to my world it’ll be on a Macintosh (probably a Laptop). I’m not suggesting that there aren’t problems with Mac’s. Macs are machines, and by virtue of that fact are going to have problems from time to time. I’ve had my beefs with Mac in the past/present, but over the years I’ve heard most of my friends (who are mostly PCers) complain bitterly about their computers, operating systems, system crashes, viruses, etc. and wishing that there was a better option. I just smile and nod consolingly– and occassionally I mention Macs as an alternative. The two biggest reasons I get for not switching over is 1) the investment they’ve made in their PC’s. They’ve poured thousands of dollars into software, hardware, etc. and just can’t stomach switching over to a new system and essentially starting over. And 2) they don’t want to have to learn a new OS. They’re familiar with Windows XP, they know the shortcuts, and where the menus will lead them, and they don’t want to have to learn a new system.

I know there are many that would never consciously sell their PC’s and buy a Mac, or even take one if it was given to them as a gift, but I’m sold.

Sean

MacOS has supported two-button mice since the 90s. Just plug in any you prefer.

I should note that I’ve never actually needed the second mouse button when using a Mac. Everything is either right there on the toolbar or up in the menubar. I believe that’s a sign of superior interface design, but your opinion may vary.