As a long time mac user, and software developer, I have seen this kind of love/hate attitude since I've been in the computer world.
I think some of it comes from the fact that computers are such an integral part of our daily lives, at both work and home, that we place more value on them than other purchases we make, and it becomes deeply emotional.
And with all that emotion, we get heated and visceral reactions.
I have to use all 3 main platforms for work, Linux.Windows.Mac and I prefer to use the Mac for personal and development, linux for running web servers/apps, and windows for testing.
I usually avoid the flame wars as I know it won't change any minds there, but occasionally I will remark on something I see as a common misperception.
Personally, I find a lot more attention to detail in the user experience on the mac side of things, wich means a lot to me being on computers all day. And the performance, longevity, and security, pretty much make it a no brainer for me, but as I said in the begging, I have lots of experience with computers, and so I have a different perspective than most.
anyways, thats my 2 cents.
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