I'm a PC and I'm a MacIn a world where technology improves dramatically every year, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest equipment. Most people want the best of the best when making a major purchase. That's why when purchasing a new computer, it's important to remember to look at the facts and pay less attention to the ads. Manufacturers often slander their competitors, making it difficult to make an informed decision about your next computer purchase. Today, two types of computers dominate the market: PCs (personal computers) and Macintoshes (Macs for short). I'm not the first to compare the two manufacturers, this topic is very controversial with dedicated supporters on both sides. Both machines are incredible, if you compare the latest Macbook Pro or the latest HP Elite to the models released five years before, the difference in operating power is astonishing. They both have their strengths and weaknesses, but when you add up all the facts, one is clearly superior to the other. Operating Systems An operating system (or OS for short) is the software with which a user will interact, such as: Windows which uses the "Start" option, or OS X which uses gestures and the option to research. According to Dictionary.com, an operating system is “the set of software that directs the operations of computers.” Windows and OS X are very different, and determining which software you prefer is one of the most important steps in selecting a new computer. So let's take a look at the software that comes with both computers. A new PC will come stock with Windows 8. Windows is the most widely used operating system in the world, in a popularity contest on WorldVersus.com, seventy-three percent of voters said they preferred Windows. .... middle of paper. ....ing.com/mac-versus-pc.htmlGruman, G. (October 13, 2013). Deathmatch Review: Windows 8.1 vs. OS X Mavericks. InfoWorld. Retrieved March 18, 2014, from http://www.infoworld.com/d/microsoft-windows/deathmatch-review-windows-81-vs-os-x-mavericks-228631 Kelly, N. (2010, April 20). Earn money through games. Diffen.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014 from http://www.diffen.com/difference/Mac_vs_PCMackBreaker (January 25, 2012). Can I install OS X on my PC? Read this first. Retrieved March 18, 2014, from http://www.macbreaker.com/2012/01/is-your-computer-hackintosh-compatible.html. (2009). Dictionary.com full version. Retrieved March 20, 2014, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/operating systemWorld Versus. (March 18, 2014) - Windows vs OS X. World Versus, and Web. .