Apple's Pc versus Mac ads are already becoming classics.


In the "PC easy as 1-2 3" spot here is the list of 23 steps to using a PC.

  1. Remove unneeded bloatware
  2. Configure security settings
  3. Download and install OS security patches
  4. Restart
  5. Download / install extra security programs
  6. Restart
  7. Download / install drivers for peripherals
  8. Restart
  9. Remove optional Windows components
  10. Update new virus list
  11. Run full system virus scan
  12. Update new malware list
  13. Run full system malware scan
  14. Download / install application updates
  15. Restart
  16. Clean out system registry
  17. Repair corupt system registry
  18. Defragment hard drive
  19. Free up disk space
  20. Scan disk for errors
  21. Run system file checker
  22. Read online instruction manual
  23. Cross fingers

Number 23 pretty much sums up the PC experience. Hopefully for the sake of competition and keeping Apple on their toes, Windows 7 will be a hit. The debacle called Vista brought Microsoft users attention to an alternative and Apple was only willing to step up to the plate and knock it out of the park.

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