In November 2008, I wrote a post here (yes, right here) that criticized those who switch from IBM-compatible to Apple Macintosh. Instead of deleting it today in November 2023, I have rephrased the article more appropriately:
When people often express their preference more generally by saying they’re switching from Windows to Apple Mac, primarily due to their dislike of how browser windows look on their monitor. While the terminology isn’t wrong, it amuses me.
When I open applications or browsers on both IBM-compatible and Apple Mac environments, I see everything as a window.
I call them windows because they serve as portals to different places on our computer or the world. A browser window lets us explore the internet, while an application window allows us to work with data on our computer, whether it’s editing a photo or coding with CSS, HTML, PHP, or MySQL.
Q: Why did I call people idiots?
A: If you abandon one operating system just because you prefer the browser on another, you’re missing out. Especially if you’re a software developer, specializing in Microsoft browsers or window skins for one platform alone.
Instead of picking sides, become proficient in all available systems. Being versatile online means understanding how to navigate the digital world through various programs and browsers compatible with all operating systems, including Linux.
Personally, I appreciate both Apple and IBM-compatible environments. Yes, there are differences, like the placement of the close button, but that’s a minor trade-off for the advantages of each system. There are many other distinctions, but this is the one most people are familiar with.
Ah, that reads better than the original version.
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