Ubuntu Linux vs. Mac OS X

An anonymous reader writes "An article on InformationWeek pits an Apple user against an Ubuntu Linux user (although he talks about other distros as well) as to which OS makes a better desktop operating system. As might be expected, the conclusion seems to be "different strokes for different folks," but it's interesting to see Microsoft cut (mostly) out of the equation."

Oh...

[Mazin07]

From the description I thought the Ubuntu user and the Mac user were going to fight to the death. Too bad.

Do something less controversial

[athloi]

Like Ubuntu versus Islam.

from TFA

[penp]

Likewise, Apple takes pains to make setting up a Mac as simple as possible. When you buy a Mac, it comes in a box with a minimum of packing materials, and an envelope of documentation. You unpack the Mac; plug the CPU into the wall socket; plug the keyboard, mouse, and monitor into the CPU; and switch it on. It detects an Internet connection (if one is available), and walks you through a two-minute configuration and setup with an easy-to-follow wizard.

You want me to do what with my processor?

Two Operating Systems Enter...

[geoffrobinson]

...only one leaves.

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[xtracto]

Ubunutu is easy to install on a Mac.

So what?, they are taling about Ubuntu.

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[Anonymous Coward]

The difference between Windows and Ubuntu is similar to the difference between a pinto and a tank.

Historical Precedent

[PinkyDead]

- We mustn't fight each other! Surely we should be united against the common enemy!
= The Judean People's Front?!
- No, no! The Romans!

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[Dread Pirate Skippy]

I shared this article with one of my co-workers, and I think he said it best:

A PC and a Mac are actually the same car, except the Mac has the passenger door(s) and the trunk welded shut.

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[Anonymous Coward]

And for most common uses, the pinto is a much better option. Firing up a tank to go buy some milk at the store would be pretty silly, as would commuting 40 miles to work @ 2MPG. Unless you live in Baghdad, of course. A tank is a specialized vehicle that is only practical in very specialized and very limited situations.

You really need to work on your metaphors.

Front wheel drive....

[Anonymous Coward]

...front wheel drive cars are for housewives and homos. Rear wheel drive and all wheel drive are a man's vehicles. The only front wheel drive cars ever manufactured that could be considered a "real man's" car -- those were the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado from 1967 thru 1978 with five bazillion cubic inch big-block V-8 engines and 4-barrel carburetors under the hoods. Uh-huh, that's right.

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[snoyberg]

Firing up a tank to go buy some milk at the store would be pretty silly,

Doesn't mean I wouldn't do it if I had the option.

Re:Mod article flamebait

[geobeck]

I only own one hammer: a 16-ounce claw hammer with a fiberglass shaft and the proper balance to give a good, powerful swing.

And it worked great on my last Windows box. :p

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[sYkSh0n3]

You mean a Mac is the General Lee? [seriouswheels.com]

Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

No, no, no.

[MoxFulder]

I'm afraid you all have it completely wrong...

Windows is like a mid-size luxury SUV. Apple is like a Fox Terrier. And Ubuntu is like a Pomegranate. Except, not in the *same* analogy, of course.

Don't you get it now?

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[PopeRatzo]

What a uninformed statement, your co-worker is an idiot.

Take it easy, pal. Breathe through your nose. That's it. Slowly...

CPU

[Smauler]

You unpack the Mac; plug the CPU into the wall socket;

Ok, unpacked ok. Got the CPU right here. Wall socket - doesn't look like it fits much, must be some weird adapter. I'll try anyway.

ARGH!!! It Burns!!!!!!

Damn Apple, I thought this was a real breakthrough - I'm going back to Windows 3.1.

Re:They're not mutually exclusive

[VGPowerlord]

So, the Mac user sees a bar and ducks. But the PC user doesn't see ducks. Does that mean the Mac user is hallucinating? :P