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Posted by: lpjuunin
But seriously, what do you mean "we started it"??? You're the one always starting the arguements, by saying all sorts of "hell", "dam", "stfu", and etc. We never say that to you, we just tell you from our own experiences and pure honesty. But seriously, you got to chill out a little, and put those safari animals aside.


You started it because you and your little wiseass buddies come in here and give me crap because I don't use a PC. When I SPECIFICALLY directed that this was for MAC users, you continued to do so. And that's how you start this.

  • 09.27.2006 5:57 PM PDT

Why is it the whole world is celebrating the release of Halo3 except Bungie's Halo 3 forums?

Posted by: Mattbluhalofan
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Actually, every post of yours turns into a PC vs Mac debate thread, and no, you have way too much time on your hands by posting and knowing that you will get flamed by all the PC users in here.


Okay, shut the hell up.

That is not true, you do not know that.

Okay, so I'm going to be totally blunt with you.

I'm in a bad mood right now, and it's getting worse by the second. I found out some really bad news last night, and my life has been going downward since. My family, my life, financial status in my family is all going to hell right now, and the LAST thing I want to deal with, is all your pompous bull-blam!-! I started this thread for MAC people, so if you aren't a Mac person

Why are you even here?

Okay, so I don't want to listen to all your crap, so just leave if you have nothing useful to say! Okay? Got it? Just leave, dammit! Unless you are a Mac user, and this benefits you, just get the hell out!


ooooh, testy

  • 09.27.2006 6:05 PM PDT

Now, in the quantum moment before the closure, when all become one. One moment left. One point of space and time. I know who you are. You are destiny.

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ooooh, testy

What?

  • 09.27.2006 6:08 PM PDT

Why is it the whole world is celebrating the release of Halo3 except Bungie's Halo 3 forums?

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Posted by: AceDauntless
ooooh, testy

What?

i think it means unstable.
Edit: yeah, it does, dictionary defintion
tes·ty (tst) Pronunciation Key Audio pronunciation of "testy" [P]
adj. tes·ti·er, tes·ti·est

Irritated, impatient, or exasperated; peevish:

Posted by: Mattbluhalofan
You people started this. Can't you understand that if you just left this thread alone, nothing bad would have happened?

I am incredibly unstable right now, I feel like I'm ready to kill someone, or destroy something, and there's nothing I can do about it. Just leave this thread alone, and leave me alone so I can calm down. If you keep this up, something bad is going to happen!


or, you could just not go on the forums.
oh, and dont threaten people on online forums, what will you do? send them a well thought out angry pm? or in your case a godamnit, hell filled message?

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  • 09.27.2006 6:10 PM PDT

Now, in the quantum moment before the closure, when all become one. One moment left. One point of space and time. I know who you are. You are destiny.

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ooooh, testy

What?

i think it means unstable.

Oh ok thanks for clearing that out.

  • 09.27.2006 6:13 PM PDT

Why is it the whole world is celebrating the release of Halo3 except Bungie's Halo 3 forums?

Posted by: Beowul7
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Posted by: Beowul7
Posted by: AceDauntless
ooooh, testy

What?

i think it means unstable.

Oh ok thanks for clearing that out.

thats what im hear for

  • 09.27.2006 6:14 PM PDT

Now, in the quantum moment before the closure, when all become one. One moment left. One point of space and time. I know who you are. You are destiny.

Thanks. = )

  • 09.27.2006 6:18 PM PDT

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Posted by: Recon Number 54
*sigh*

I'll try not to sound old, or wise, or high and mighty. I'm sure that I will fail, but I am going to try.

Many people here are getting upset, and they don't need to. If we were talking about making a video-card choice (nVidia or ATi) sure, there would be people who are fans (even rabid) of either manufacturer, but nothing like this. And why is that? Why do normally thoughtful and calm people say rude things to each other like "simple solution, dump your POS and get this..." or "STFU, I wasn't talking to you!"

Seriously guys, there's no need to be hating like this.

If someone chooses their gaming platform of choice (PC, Mac, 360, PS3, Xbox, Amiga) it doesn't negate your personal choice or threaten your gaming platform one little bit. There is utterly no need to tell them that "their choice sucks" AND there is no need to get upset if some kid doesn't have any manners and tells you that "your choice sucks".

If I read the original post correctly, someone was asking a technical support type question. We get those all of the time here. "Why do I get this error?" or "How do I overclock my GPU?" or "can I have a CD key?" Oh wait, that last one's not technical, it's suicide.

The point is, that is someone is asking about a platform that is not your particular one, and it is not your area of expertise, why not do the really smart thing and offer what good advice you can, or state that you would like to help, but aren't familiar with the details of that particular platform.

Allow me to demonstrate.

Posted by: Mattbluhalofan
As you all know, Halo 2 is being made for, as far as we all know, only Windows Vista. There are a fraction of people who will be at least temporarilty left out of it. For the Windows XP people, it's just till they get Windows Vista. But for us poor Mac schmoes, it's completely hypothetical. All we can do is hope that Halo 2 is made for Mac OS X, Tiger or Leopard.

If they don't, we do have a Plan B. As well-informed Mac users know, the new iMacs, MacPros, etc, all come with Windows XP natively. In about six to eight months, production will begin, and hybrid software will be released for both systems.

Hopefully, some scenario can be worked out where us Mac guys can play Halo 2 Vista! Whether it's made for XP, too, or if the new Macs will be able to run Vista, we do have a chance!

I'm like you, I doubt that "Plan A" of MS releasing it for Mac OS is likely. Though they might find a Mac developer who is willing to share risk (like Aspyr) and release it, I for one wouldn't hold my breath.

I think that "Plan B" is the main reason that it won't happen. With the advent of the Intel chipsets and features like BootCamp, it's very likely that Mac owners who have new and high-performance components will likely need to install a copy of Vista in order to play the game.

Installing and using Vista a compromise that a Mac user would likely take (for various reasons) and get the bonus of running Vista-only programs/games. For MS, it's an even bigger win, since they are selling their OS and applications to folks who previously only used Windows if they had to.


There, see? No yelling, no snide remarks, no telling someone that they are foolish or worse because they didn't make the same purchase that I have. It's not hard, and it doesn't put the person asking the question in a position where they feel they have no option other than violating rules and flaming in "defense".

Now, the OP is not without sin either. No one can "make" anyone put something on these forums that they didn't want to. If you (or any member) sees something that makes your blood boil and you feel that you "just have to respond", do yourself a favor. Don't. Don't respond, don't reply, just simply reply and respond to people who are on-topic and properly taking part in your discussion. If someone is trying to get your attention by insulting your choice in computer, you are giving them a reward by lashing out. Try not to.

Can we continue this discussion? (because the subject is really simple) What seem to be the alternatives for Mac gamers who are eager to play H2V?


Thank you for seeing it the way I do!

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thx recon for comming over and sheding a little light on this subject.

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Posted by: Mattbluhalofan
Posted by: Recon Number 54
*sigh*

I'll try not to sound old, or wise, or high and mighty. I'm sure that I will fail, but I am going to try.

Many people here are getting upset, and they don't need to. If we were talking about making a video-card choice (nVidia or ATi) sure, there would be people who are fans (even rabid) of either manufacturer, but nothing like this. And why is that? Why do normally thoughtful and calm people say rude things to each other like "simple solution, dump your POS and get this..." or "STFU, I wasn't talking to you!"

Seriously guys, there's no need to be hating like this.

If someone chooses their gaming platform of choice (PC, Mac, 360, PS3, Xbox, Amiga) it doesn't negate your personal choice or threaten your gaming platform one little bit. There is utterly no need to tell them that "their choice sucks" AND there is no need to get upset if some kid doesn't have any manners and tells you that "your choice sucks".

If I read the original post correctly, someone was asking a technical support type question. We get those all of the time here. "Why do I get this error?" or "How do I overclock my GPU?" or "can I have a CD key?" Oh wait, that last one's not technical, it's suicide.

The point is, that is someone is asking about a platform that is not your particular one, and it is not your area of expertise, why not do the really smart thing and offer what good advice you can, or state that you would like to help, but aren't familiar with the details of that particular platform.

Allow me to demonstrate.

Posted by: Mattbluhalofan
As you all know, Halo 2 is being made for, as far as we all know, only Windows Vista. There are a fraction of people who will be at least temporarilty left out of it. For the Windows XP people, it's just till they get Windows Vista. But for us poor Mac schmoes, it's completely hypothetical. All we can do is hope that Halo 2 is made for Mac OS X, Tiger or Leopard.

If they don't, we do have a Plan B. As well-informed Mac users know, the new iMacs, MacPros, etc, all come with Windows XP natively. In about six to eight months, production will begin, and hybrid software will be released for both systems.

Hopefully, some scenario can be worked out where us Mac guys can play Halo 2 Vista! Whether it's made for XP, too, or if the new Macs will be able to run Vista, we do have a chance!

I'm like you, I doubt that "Plan A" of MS releasing it for Mac OS is likely. Though they might find a Mac developer who is willing to share risk (like Aspyr) and release it, I for one wouldn't hold my breath.

I think that "Plan B" is the main reason that it won't happen. With the advent of the Intel chipsets and features like BootCamp, it's very likely that Mac owners who have new and high-performance components will likely need to install a copy of Vista in order to play the game.

Installing and using Vista a compromise that a Mac user would likely take (for various reasons) and get the bonus of running Vista-only programs/games. For MS, it's an even bigger win, since they are selling their OS and applications to folks who previously only used Windows if they had to.


There, see? No yelling, no snide remarks, no telling someone that they are foolish or worse because they didn't make the same purchase that I have. It's not hard, and it doesn't put the person asking the question in a position where they feel they have no option other than violating rules and flaming in "defense".

Now, the OP is not without sin either. No one can "make" anyone put something on these forums that they didn't want to. If you (or any member) sees something that makes your blood boil and you feel that you "just have to respond", do yourself a favor. Don't. Don't respond, don't reply, just simply reply and respond to people who are on-topic and properly taking part in your discussion. If someone is trying to get your attention by insulting your choice in computer, you are giving them a reward by lashing out. Try not to.

Can we continue this discussion? (because the subject is really simple) What seem to be the alternatives for Mac gamers who are eager to play H2V?


Thank you for seeing it the way I do!


Happy now? Glad you are. 'Cause i don't feel like debating anymore, considering I just dumped the idea of joining my high school debate/mock trial team, due to a long commitment, which I definitely don't have.

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  • 09.27.2006 6:44 PM PDT

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All this thread was meant to be was just be telling the Mac people out there that there's a chance that we can have Halo 2.

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Posted by: K121 Widowmaker
Hmm.....the last time I saw you post a thread about MACs, it lead to a three-page MAC vs PC flame war. Nothing personal, just a point.

That was the second last post on page one, for all you 'let's skip straight to the last page' people.

I really wish people would stop quoting Recon. He does say good stuff, it's just that he says so much good stuff in one post. I'm sick of scrolling for five minutes per page.

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Posted by: Recon Number 54
Can we continue this discussion? (because the subject is really simple) What seem to be the alternatives for Mac gamers who are eager to play H2V?

Mods, for the demo and full versions of Halo.
mac.clanhalo.net Halo demo mods
macgamingmods.com More Halo demo mods.
mac.halomods.com More full Halo mods than you can shake a stun baton at.

May I introduce...
Great Wall of Gulch (demo) This mod has a battlerifle, SMG, brute shot, and beam rifle. 'Nuff said.
Sword Gulch (demo) Miss the Elite MP model and energy sword? Turn that frown upside down and play this mod!
The Island (demo) Ever wondered what would happen if Silent Cartographer was a MP map and had a baby with Death Island? This is their baby.
Covenant Versus Humans (demo) Red team only has human weapons. Blue team only has Covie weapons. Why they're wasting their time fighting over a box canyon like Blood Gulch, I dunno...
Deep Space Arena (demo) You know the Arena drill: shoot anything that moves. While you're in Space. Stick to the path.
'Sploding 'Shees (demo) Frogblast those 'Shee noobs on your six with this handy mod.
Melee Only (demo) What would happen if Red and Blue teams ran out of ammo? Things get ugly.

Scarab in BG (full) Yes, laydeez and gennelmen, you heard that correctly: a Scarab, loose in your very own Blood Gulch.
Bulldog in BG (full) The Bulldog: the latest in UNSC light, two-wheeled recon motorbikes.
Desolate (full) FireDragon04's Desolate, ported from HCE to the Mac.
Nuclear Winter (full) Looks like some of Installation 04 was preserved...
Helix Canyon (full) Snow. Bases. Spartans. Carnage.
Grunty Wizard (full) They're everywhere!
Spectrum Gun on Infinity (full) Do rainbows conjure up happy flowers, dancing ponys, and unicorns in your mind? Prepare to change all that. Don't get too close.
Marines in DI (full) Send in the Marines!
Wartorn Cove (full) And here I thought a trip to the beach was supposed to be relaxing. Tell that to the guy who just ran me over in a tank.
Canyon Warfare (full) Mister Chief? Is that you?
Mothergoat's Corrupted (full)
Mothergoat's Solitude (full)
Mothergoat's Immure (full)
Mothergoat's Anxiety (full)
Grunty Gephy (full) Grunts in Gephyrphobia, with low gravity. Need I say more?
Wizard Flood (full) Flood are attacking Wizard. Careful with that plasma pistol!

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Macs suck. Mac users suck. they both suck. did i mention they suck?

OMG!!! MACS HAVE NO VIRUSES BUY ONE NOW!!! uh... HELLO? thats cause you got NO COMMAND LINES!!! you want to fix your mac? instead of doing it yourself, you have to lug it to the store and pay $200 to get it fixed. BULL -blam!-. other then that, Macs are for idiots who have no idea how to use a PC.

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Posted by: EigthSky
Macs suck. Mac users suck. they both suck. did i mention they suck?

OMG!!! MACS HAVE NO VIRUSES BUY ONE NOW!!! uh... HELLO? thats cause you got NO COMMAND LINES!!! you want to fix your mac? instead of doing it yourself, you have to lug it to the store and pay $200 to get it fixed. BULL -blam!-. other then that, Macs are for idiots who have no idea how to use a PC.

Posted by: Recon Number 54
*sigh*

I'll try not to sound old, or wise, or high and mighty. I'm sure that I will fail, but I am going to try.

Many people here are getting upset, and they don't need to. If we were talking about making a video-card choice (nVidia or ATi) sure, there would be people who are fans (even rabid) of either manufacturer, but nothing like this. And why is that? Why do normally thoughtful and calm people say rude things to each other like "simple solution, dump your POS and get this..." or "STFU, I wasn't talking to you!"

Seriously guys, there's no need to be hating like this.

If someone chooses their gaming platform of choice (PC, Mac, 360, PS3, Xbox, Amiga) it doesn't negate your personal choice or threaten your gaming platform one little bit. There is utterly no need to tell them that "their choice sucks" AND there is no need to get upset if some kid doesn't have any manners and tells you that "your choice sucks".

There, see? No yelling, no snide remarks, no telling someone that they are foolish or worse because they didn't make the same purchase that I have. It's not hard, and it doesn't put the person asking the question in a position where they feel they have no option other than violating rules and flaming in "defense".

EigthSky, did you read a thing Recon said? Because you're only fanning the potential flame war.

  • 09.28.2006 6:36 PM PDT

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Posted by: EigthSky
Macs suck. Mac users suck. they both suck. did i mention they suck?

OMG!!! MACS HAVE NO VIRUSES BUY ONE NOW!!! uh... HELLO? thats cause you got NO COMMAND LINES!!! you want to fix your mac? instead of doing it yourself, you have to lug it to the store and pay $200 to get it fixed. BULL -blam!-. other then that, Macs are for idiots who have no idea how to use a PC.


1. You want to back those statements up?
2. Didn't think so.
3. Yes, they have 99.9% no viruses.
4. It's not just because of the small user base, or "command lines", it's because they're too robust to get viruses.
5. Not necessarily. You don't need to "lug it" to the store and pay $200 to get it fixed.
6. My father works at a Mac store, and he's worked there for almost two years, and he rarely ever sees cases where it's broken and it needs to be repaired.
7. No, Macs are for people who like a good machine. But let's not turn this into a Mac VS PC debate.
8. I've used several PCs, and I've had years of experience using them, and as someone who has had years with both machines, I find the Mac to be better.
9. And why take advice from someone who can't even spell sergeant right?
10. Dumbass...

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I can't wait until TUI_Obi_Wan sees this thread.......

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I hate it when people from the flood get loose and wander about the forums crapping on *good* threads.

  • 09.28.2006 9:05 PM PDT

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Well, I roasted a whole pack of marshmallows on this thread. Fun times.

I love idiots who think Macs have no command lines. It's called the Console. Open it and the screen goes black... little rows of white text gibberish. Of course there's no need to muck around with it OR take it to a repairshop, (usually), you can just run disk utility, (included with the OS), or toss out some corrupted preference files and you're good as new.

The entire Mac OS is on the install disc that comes with the machine. To reinstall, just insert and run the easy install. Done. They include drivers for every known Mac compatible peripheral, printer, scanner, etc.

The PC at work needed a technician to visit, reformat the drive, reinstall Windows, download drivers for dozens of components, Mother board, ethernet card, etc. that were not included on the Windows disc. Then install the programs we use. Took a trained pro installer from 9:20 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

How many PC users have complained in this forum that they couldn't play Halo because a virus was plauging their PC? Many. No Mac users have reported such problems here.

And after all that, I think HARDCORE PC GAMERS should use PCs. But I only play Halo and it works fine on my Mac.

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Posted by: SimonJester753
The entire Mac OS is on the install disc that comes with the machine. To reinstall, just insert and run the easy install. Done. They include drivers for every known Mac compatible peripheral, printer, scanner, etc.

The PC at work needed a technician to visit, reformat the drive, reinstall Windows, download drivers for dozens of components, Mother board, ethernet card, etc. that were not included on the Windows disc. Then install the programs we use. Took a trained pro installer from 9:20 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.


Well, the difference is that there is a much smaller pool of hardware avalible for the mac. Pc's on the other hand have a massive ammount of diffrent pieces of hardware that it can use. A complete database of drivers would probably easily fill a Blu-ray disk. Not kidding. *well, maby over exagerating...* All the window's disk contains is a basic set of drivers to get the os going. It does also have a bunch of drivers for popular pieces of hardware.

How many PC users have complained in this forum that they couldn't play Halo because a virus was plauging their PC? Many. No Mac users have reported such problems here.

Yes, there has been no true reported live mac viri around. But that does not mean that it could happen. All it takes is one hole to be discovered and exploited. I have a PC, I have yet to get a virus of any kind. Sure, I've fixed a few of my family's computers that had a piece of malware. I'm just a smart, and aware PC user that does not blunder about the internet with a target on my back. I sometimes compare my computer to a fortress; I always have my virus definitions up to date, I have a great firewall, I also have multiple malware scanners. I don't open attachments that I don't trust; nor do I fall victom to scams.

Also think about this, macs also have virus scaners and such. Yes they do; they *the users* don't want to take the risk of being the first person screwed by a rampent virus, nor do they want any type of malware wandering around on their computer.



Don't get me wrong, I do like macs. I just don't have one, at least not until it is supported more by game companies.

  • 09.29.2006 9:37 AM PDT

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Posted by: SimonJester753
The entire Mac OS is on the install disc that comes with the machine. To reinstall, just insert and run the easy install. Done. They include drivers for every known Mac compatible peripheral, printer, scanner, etc.

The PC at work needed a technician to visit, reformat the drive, reinstall Windows, download drivers for dozens of components, Mother board, ethernet card, etc. that were not included on the Windows disc. Then install the programs we use. Took a trained pro installer from 9:20 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.


Well, the difference is that there is a much smaller pool of hardware avalible for the mac. Pc's on the other hand have a massive ammount of diffrent pieces of hardware that it can use. A complete database of drivers would probably easily fill a Blu-ray disk. Not kidding. *well, maby over exagerating...* All the window's disk contains is a basic set of drivers to get the os going. It does also have a bunch of drivers for popular pieces of hardware.

How many PC users have complained in this forum that they couldn't play Halo because a virus was plauging their PC? Many. No Mac users have reported such problems here.

Yes, there has been no true reported live mac viri around. But that does not mean that it could happen. All it takes is one hole to be discovered and exploited. I have a PC, I have yet to get a virus of any kind. Sure, I've fixed a few of my family's computers that had a piece of malware. I'm just a smart, and aware PC user that does not blunder about the internet with a target on my back. I sometimes compare my computer to a fortress; I always have my virus definitions up to date, I have a great firewall, I also have multiple malware scanners. I don't open attachments that I don't trust; nor do I fall victom to scams.

Also think about this, macs also have virus scaners and such. Yes they do; they *the users* don't want to take the risk of being the first person screwed by a rampent virus, nor do they want any type of malware wandering around on their computer.



Don't get me wrong, I do like macs. I just don't have one, at least not until it is supported more by game companies.

I've got nothing against PCs. In fact, I have virus scanning software, which since Macs don't really have viruses, scanns for Windows viruses, which can't hurt me, but I could pass them on to a PC user via e-mail, etc.

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Posted by: Mattbluhalofan
1. You want to back those statements up?
2. Didn't think so.
3. Yes, they have 99.9% no viruses.
4. It's not just because of the small user base, or "command lines", it's because they're too robust to get viruses.
5. Not necessarily. You don't need to "lug it" to the store and pay $200 to get it fixed.
6. My father works at a Mac store, and he's worked there for almost two years, and he rarely ever sees cases where it's broken and it needs to be repaired.
7. No, Macs are for people who like a good machine. But let's not turn this into a Mac VS PC debate.
8. I've used several PCs, and I've had years of experience using them, and as someone who has had years with both machines, I find the Mac to be better.
9. And why take advice from someone who can't even spell sergeant right?
10. Dumbass...


1. You, even as a Mac user, still don't have things straight.
2. Yes. It IS partially because of their smaller user base - but not for the reasons you might think. Sure, there's definitely security by obscurity, but think about it. All of the "bad" windows "viruses" are spyware or some other form of malware. These are made to make money. Period. Do you think that their creators would waste their time coding for less than (literally) 10% of the world's computer base? No, I didn't think so.
3. Macs are not "too robust" to get viruses. If malware programers wanted to, they could very easily make viruses for Macs, it's just more challenging - not because they're Macs - but because the OS X coding is based off of Unix. If a hacker/cracker/whatever wants to make a statement, they're going to try and make a fast spreading, hole exploiting Windows based virus. How many big coorporations run OS X (apart from schools)?
4. Only an idiot would lug their computer, whether it be a Mac or a PC, to a store and pay someone to remove a virus, reformat, etc.
5. Biased much?
6. Both PCs and Macs are good machines, in my honest oppinion, and any competant PC user will avoid any and all viruses. I don't see how a Mac is any "better" of a machine than a Windows based machine is.
7. I have to use Macs every day. I'm part of the student IT dpt. at my school, we help troubleshoot problems the teachers have with their, you guessed it, Macs. And thank God they're Macs - this way I don't have to deal with idiot kids downloading some trojan without knowing it. On top of all that, eventhough we use all Macs, we've had four viruses in the past 4 years. Sure it would certainly be more if we ran a network with 600+ PCs, but c'mon... What happened to your "invincible, virus-proof" Macs?
8. I've also had years of experience using both Macs and PCs, but I would hands down choose a PC over a mac ANY DAY.


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No, just kidding. I could care less who uses what. Both sides are silly, in my opinion. You guys sound like children. Anyway, I'd have to point out the Microsoft is making PC users have to get Vista to play Halo 2, and they know many will do it, because they want Halo 2 PC!

Chances of it coming to Mac are much more slim, this time around.
(last time was Halo PC)

[Edited on 9/29/2006]

  • 09.29.2006 12:56 PM PDT
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Posted by: Mattbluhalofan
As you all know, Halo 2 is being made for, as far as we all know, only Windows Vista. There are a fraction of people who will be at least temporarilty left out of it. For the Windows XP people, it's just till they get Windows Vista. But for us poor Mac schmoes, it's completely hypothetical. All we can do is hope that Halo 2 is made for Mac OS X, Tiger or Leopard.

If they don't, we do have a Plan B. As well-informed Mac users know, the new iMacs, MacPros, etc, all come with Windows XP natively. In about six to eight months, production will begin, and hybrid software will be released for both systems.

Hopefully, some scenario can be worked out where us Mac guys can play Halo 2 Vista! Whether it's made for XP, too, or if the new Macs will be able to run Vista, we do have a chance!

Okay first of all, macs are for rich losers lol.
2nd, the new macs don;t come with windows xp. You actually have to have a sp2 disc to install(an have it working correctly.)
Assuming you have an older non-intel chip mac, you'll have to buy a whole new mac. Since you simply cannot upgrade the processor.

Did I mention macs are for rich losers yet? You can easily get a cheap pc, for about $500, that is fully windows vista capable. There's a good chance that bootcamp will not work correctly in the future.(Well its like that on my bros mac. Of course he installed windows xp sp1. Only graphics and keyboard work with it lol).

  • 09.29.2006 1:00 PM PDT

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