>>On the otherhand, mac users will buy ANYTHING that will run on a Mac
I haven't had to buy any software for my Mac. Everything I need is in the OS, or available on Darwin Ports or Fink or as a tar file.
Do you just use your computer for gaming? Because I can't think of much that is available for Windows that won't run on Macs other than high-end, cutting edge games.
You seem to have an intense hatred for Macs. Why people like you give a hoot, I'll never know.
Most engineering programs don't run on the Mac.