"Think? Why think! We have computers to do that for us." This famous quote was written by Jean Rostand, who was a well known science writer and philosopher. In today's society, technology became an everyday need to each and every individual worldwide. Man continues to use technology to create broader research in order to expand the horizon field of computer machinery. Due to this reason, new programs progressively created and introduced to the public. Some became popular and turned into brand names while other programs struggling to attract the public's attention. In the article, "In the Beginning was the Command Line" written by Neal Stephenson, Stephenson describe the variety of different computer operations that are available to access in today's world. The word variety should already tell the readers that it is a competition for each program to have its name out there and become well known to the technology world. In this article, Stephenson pointed out some of the brand-name programs, such as Macintosh and Microsoft.
To fully have his readers understand the business behind each program, Stephenson uses vehicles as his analogy to compare one program to another. For example, he began by explaining that three-speed bicycles, representing Microsoft, "aren't perfect but they worked, and when they broke you could easily fix them" (Stephenson 3). He eventually jumps to European car, representing Mac OS. Out of all the program, without a doubt, the real debate that has been discussed for decades is whether Mac is better than Window. Or if Windows is better than Mac. Some say Windows is more reliable and easier to use while others argue that Macintosh is the same as PC, yet it's slimmer and better design. Until today, the question remained unanswered; it will remain unanswered until every part of Windows and Mac parts are broken down to see who has an advantage over who.
Referring back to the article, Neal Stephenson expresses his preference for which one he prefers on page 11, where he describe his "love affair" for Macintosh. He stated, "I had a passion for the MacOS that seemed righteous and reasonable at the time" (Stephenson 11). Regardless of his opinion, I disagree with his choice of computer system and go with Window, which I have used since I was introduced to computer. Like many others, I would say that Windows is more original and much simpler to use, rather than wanting a good-looking design system that wouldn't satisfy my need.
Different people have different opinions and preferences. Neal Stephenson preferred to use a MAC while I rather use a PC. Undoubtedly, people from over the world have their own preference of which one they would want to own. The real question that remained controversial is: How do one determine which is better or which is worst, Mac or PC?
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