Why don't you want a MAC?
Why suffer with a PC...

I have a few MACs in my studio as well as a PC, but I would NEVER even compare Windows to MAC OSX. OSX is just SO MUCH better, faster, more reliable, no viruses to fear, no bizarre compatibility issues and no other PC related problems. DOn't get me wrong, Win XP is a nice operating system, but I don't find it anywhere near as good as MAC OSX.
Have you ever owned a MAC?

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