Echo_ said:
i dont see what you guys are talking about.,.. yes mac osx is great and all but i have 0 viruses and prob maybe 1 spyware in a month usually 0... its not that hard not to get viruses or spyware.. but then again the majority of america/pc users are noobs so they should have macs
See also: Flame bait.
As a technician at an ISP, I can say that you are one of the blessed few. The vast majority of PC users have had a different experience. I field calls daily from everyday users who are struggling with Windows machines that are deluged with spyware, viruses, browser hijacks, registry corruption, and more. To the average user, these are simply inexcusable problems. Using a PC online becomes, to them, more of a hassle than a convenience. Think about it. If in order to drive to the grocery store, you have to roll down every window, open every door, trunk and hood, close them all, jack the car up, inspect and spin each tire, change the oil and flush/fill the radiator, and then, and ONLY then, can you safely turn the key in the ignition (and that's no guarentee that the engine will start), would you really want to own and drive a car? This is what many PC users feel they have to do with their computer. A friend of mine, an avid PC user, has a routine that is almost laughable. After each time being online, he runs Spybot - Search & Destroy, Ad-Aware, HiJack-This, ETrust Antivirus, Clears his Cache, History and restarts. He said it's the only way he can make sure his computer stays in working order. He even bragged about the fact that he hasn't had to reformat his hard drive and reinstall Windows XP more than 5 times in the last 3 months. And he's a power user.
When it comes right down to it, the average user just wants to use their computer. They don't want to fight it. They want to turn it on, log in, get their email, browse a few pages, maybe chat with a friend, and then log off, and not have to think about it. They want it to be as convenient to use as a television. They don't want, nor do they need, the hassle of constantly cleaning and scanning their machine. They have better things to do with their time. There's always been an alternative to this, with the Mac. Now, it's within their budget.
If you're happy with your PC, which I assume you are by the tone of your post, that's great! It's not a common thing to be in your position, though I know it happens. But for Ma & Pa user, Joe Average...there is a better way that fits with their perception of how a computer should be, and how it should 'just work'.