[HAL9000]

The Mac doesn't offer any productivity advantage.

Yes it does. The Mac software is designed much better and is easier to use, resulting in improved personal productivity.

Security is also a big factor in productivity, despite your denials. Just think about all the time Windows users spend farting around with anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Mac users can spend that time getting real work done - or pursuing leisure activities.

[Swordmaker]

Just think about all the time Windows users spend farting around with anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Mac users can spend that time getting real work done - or pursuing leisure activities.

They think that keeping spyware off their computer and getting their home page back IS being productive.

[Bush2000]

Yes it does. The Mac software is designed much better and is easier to use, resulting in improved personal productivity.

Says who? You? Puh-lease ... take a few moments to stop patting yourself on the back and provide proof.

Security is also a big factor in productivity, despite your denials. Just think about all the time Windows users spend farting around with anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Mac users can spend that time getting real work done - or pursuing leisure activities.

Sorry, Hal. Some people may do that. But there's no reason to do that, given the automated tools available today. I don't spend ANY time farting around with anti-virus and anti-spyware software.