I usually try to stay out of these "wars", because hey never solve anything, and just get people's dander up.
I've been on both sides of the Apple wars. First as an Apple IIe user, then as a PC user, and now as a Mac user.
When my best friend got his first Mac (in 1994) he was a PITA for the first 6 months. Talk about being a snob. But he loved his Mac almost as much as he loved his girl friend. (probably more... he still uses macs, but gave the girl friend he heave ho after 3 years). His step dad had been using a Mac for about 10 years prior. (I think he bought one when they first came in 84.) His step dad is the stereotypical Mac fanatic in every way except political ideology. Stone cold conservative. Makes Rush look like a new dealer. He does printing and graphics and often makes signs for the GOP polticos running in the area. Great guy, but if you have any aversion to "compu snobs" then you best stay away.
I've owned an Atari 1200xl, Laser 128, Apple IIe, three dells of various configurations, a couple of store made machines, and now a HP Media Center and an Apple MacBook. My next purchase will be a Apple iMac 20 or 24 inch machine. Why? Because my parents own a Vista, and comparing my meager MacBook to their "all out Vista" machine, and my little 'book is just more fun to work with.
My best friend is now on his 4th or 5th Mac (he's able to upgrade every 18 months or so now because of his job) and he makes purchasing decisions for his office and he's "converted" most of the staff to at least have MacBooks as a portable computer. Not computer savvy? He trained at UC Davis computer department to get a couple of certifications. He's an IT guy at the finance department for the State of California.
And I love Bill Gates and MSFT. I love his story. A college dropout who became the richest man in the world because of some business agreements. Ruthless, power hungry, obnoxious, as well as creative, tenacious, and intelligent -- great traits to teach the entreprenurial youth of today.
In short -- I admire what Bill Gates and MSFT have accomplished. But I love using Apple products (proud owner of an iPod classic and iPod touch). And both companies have made me money.