Buy Apple (Steve Jobs) Dem instead of Microsoft (Gates) GOP

this Christmas! Jobs supported our side

the driving force behind salon.com? I thought it was them and that is a pretty liberal magazine IMO.

I just prefer Macs - pure and simple.
Microsoft is evil.

NT

I'd recommend them regardless of politics. But it's nice to know Jobs is a Dem supporter and that Gore is on the board.

On the other hand, Rush Limbaugh is also an Apple guy...

I know his father was one who came out in support of retaining the so-called "death tax," given the detrimental effect on charity that would come from wealthy no longer having any incentives to donate inheritance. And, the Bill & Melinda Gates FOundation has certainly been very liberal/progressive in its funding initiatives....

I'm no big fan of microsoft, mind you, but am curious what the story is.

during the Reno / Clinton days, but still play both sides. However, their employees are HUGE supporters of dem candidates.

From Open Secrets

http://www.opensecrets.org/

Year - 2004

Dems 61% - $1,577,400

Repubs 39% - $1,014,107

Total
$2,596,532

...bushbot got into office. According to www.boycottbush.net, Microsoft has given $5.12 million to Republicans since 1999.

and would rather crawl naked over broken glass than use a PC, but knowing Jobs hasn't gone over to the Dark Side makes me even happier. Maybe I'll break down and buy that new G5 I've been coveting.

in addition to buying a new car too.
I'm going to do NEITHER.
I'll do nothing that'll improve ANY economic numbers until Jan '09.

Care to join me?

--MAB

to buy an iPod! And an iBook! I hate this crap Dell laptop I have to use.

I will soon. But oh! how I wish they weren't so expensive. At least you get what you pay for.

And a better OS.

Go look it up. Its Microsoft, great boycott there.

...because didn't Microsoft come in and bail them out some time ago when Apple was having rough times?

Gates once purchased some Apple stock I think but owning the company?

Check out the 10K (SEC filing): http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2002%2f12%2f19%2f0001047469-02-007674.html#FIS_BUSINESS

Microsoft did purchase some preferred stock in 1997, but it does not own the company, not even close.

Bill Gates Endorses the Macintosh (QuickTime, 4.1 MB)
http://ifaq.wap.org/posters/billendorsesmac.html
Download link
http://ifaq.wap.org/posters/billendorsesmac.mov

Microsoft is Committed to the Macintosh (QuickTime, 2.5 MB)
http://ifaq.wap.org/posters/billcommittedtomac.html
Download link
http://ifaq.wap.org/posters/billcommittedtomac.mov

Back to paper and pen...binary is what got us into this mess!!

we should all trade shells for a dem currency!

</sarcasm>

100% Apple since 1987!!!

Still works like new. It's never needed repairs, and I've never even had to reload the OS. My second iMac purchased in 2000 is just as reliable. Only thing done to either was to up the RAM. I want to buy one of the newer ones - maybe an eMac - but this wonderful Bushit economy keeps taking all my money.

I've thought about changing to that OS, and that would be a small way to dig in Gates' pocket. I don't know anything about it. Anyone?

in Linux. But I would encourage you to give it a try. You will find the Linux community quite friendly and helpful. Linux is more than an OS, it is a new business model.

Linux is solid and really not that hard to learn.

Try open office and GIMP on your Windows machine to get an idea of the quality of open source software. Firefox is excellent open source software.

many, mnay of us are unable to afford them.

To those who would cut their ties to Microsoft I would highly recommend building your own machine. It isn't very hard (really!) and it can be great fun too.

Arstechnica has pre-designed systems just ready for you to buy the parts and put together. Their Budget Box will give you more than enough power for your needs and you can put it together for about $750.
http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/system-09-21-2004.ars

Need help? Find a wealth of help from people who really know what they're doing, unlike those tech support lackeys on the other end of the phone with Ars Open Forum.
http://episteme.arstechnica.com

Finally, run an open operating system. Go Linux or BSD. Almost all of them are completely free. Many of them are as easy or easier to use than Microsoft. Further, you won't believe the boatload of software that comes with them that you'd have to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for your Windows PC. Here's a great place where you can read detailed reviews and news...
http://distrowatch.com

Oh, and I almost forgot. If you have a Windows PC and just want to try out a Linux system, there's Knoppix. It's a Linux system on a Live CD. Just put the CD in your computer and reboot. Within seconds you'll have a fully functioning Linux system without the need to install anything!
http://www.knoppix.org
http://www.knoppix.net

Intel machines that are still 32 bit.

Laptops start at $999. http://www.apple.com/ibook/ G4 processor.

eMac start at $799. http://www.apple.com/emac/ G4 processor

iMac start at $1299. http://www.apple.com/imac/ G5 processor

G5 start at $1499. http://www.apple.com/powermac/ Single processor. Dual processor $1,999. The dual G5 2.5 start at $2,999.

http://www.apple.com/hardware/gallery/pmac_g5all_june2004_480.html

Microsoft.

--IMM

and I've been able to stay away from Microsoft programs for the most part (Powerpoint for an employer once, but I've never owned the program). But I do use lots of Adobe programs.

It's the only stock investment we've made that we weren't burned on!

Love Apple!

NT

I love my Mac. (And I use Macs at work, too.)

1 - Bush is a Godly man who is protecting us

2 - Dems are all freedom-hating, America-hating communists

3 - The earth is only 6,000 years old

4 - There is no software available for your Mac

NT

--IMM

It's too bad. Macs are more reliable.

Also, I get paid to fix other people's computers and need Windows-based computers to keep up. Macs rarely need repairs. :)

woot =)

So most of my work is with Windows as well. So it's a sorry state. Mac users don't need as much training. But OS X has fixed that a bit.


--IMM