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Digital Photography - Is There a Superior Operating System?

By Autumn Lockwood

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One of the most hotly contested concepts in the world of digital photography is that of operating system superiority. Mac users claim that due to OS X's ease of use and Apple's eye for design, their systems are the best in the world for storing and editing digital photos. On the other side of the discussion, Windows users have long bandied about the assertion that PCs are more compatible, more universal, and thus more qualified to handle the workload of the digital arts community. So who is right in this battle of the software titans?

Windows

Microsoft Windows has been the long time standard for business software like Outlook, Word and Excel. Most offices use PCs running on windows as their primary computers, and this is largely due to the low cost of PC equipment and relative compatibility of different systems running on Windows. However, in the world of digital photography, running Windows poses no clear advantage over any other OS. Photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop runs almost identically on Windows as it does on a Mac, and since Apple made the switch to Intel processors the chances are good that the hardware is nearly identical as well. What are the pluses of using Windows? For starters, PCs are cheap, especially when compared to Macs. Much of the software available for OS X is also available for Windows and you can get a good PC that works well with photos for a lot less than a Mac with similar software. If you're cost conscious and on a tight budget, than you should probably consider getting a PC with Windows.

Mac

It's hard to believe that just ten years ago, many industry analysts declared Apple "dead in the water.". Thanks to innovative design and easy to use software, Apple managed to stage an incredible comeback to become one of the leaders in the world of computers. OS X was designed and built with multi-media in mind and is often praised for its intuitive interface and seamless meshing.

Apple computers are sometimes viewed as less advanced as PCs hardware-wise, and often cost a good chunk of money. Right now, the top of the line PowerMac can run over $4,000 and when you consider that the easiest way to upgrade is to buy a new one, you really have to be willing to take the plunge. But one of the biggest advantages is that OS X is a super stable operating system and rarely crashes or suffers from virus threats. Another thing you'll find better with a Mac is when you work on multiple programs at once it's a lot faster and easier which can significantly increase your productivity.

Naturally, people are going to fall into their respective camps, and this is where the real answer to the Operating System Debate lies: You should use whatever operating system works best for you. There is no difference between the file formats that Photoshop or Light Room create on either operating system, and having one or the other will not have a negative impact on your ability to work with digital photographs. Visit the Apple store, visit a computer store, and play around with both operating systems. Whichever system makes the most sense to you based upon your needs and budget is the one you should invest in.

Windows and Mac both have their strengths and weaknesses and either one could be the victor depending upon the needs of the user. However, in the world of digital photography, either one is a good bet towards taking your photos to the next level. As long as it makes sense to you, everything should be just fine.

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