text: why should i use windows instead instead of mac os? what are the benefits and advantages of using windows? i use to be a macintosh computer technician.  i really liked macs, they are easy to use.  they also are great computers to use for graphics.  but, i own a windows computer.  the cost of a mac is to much.  windows computers are cheaper.  more software is available for the windows platform.   cost is the major reason that i picked windows.  as a technician, when people asked me which computer to buy, i told them to find the software that you like and buy the computer that will run that software.  some software is only available on one operating system.  if both computers run the software that you like, then look in your pocketbook.  in my opinion, windows or mac os, one operating system is not better than the other.  they both have there strong and weak points.  windows has more viruses than macs, but that is what virus programs (notice the s in programs) are for.  if you are practice safe internet searching, don't open unfamiliar emails, be careful were you go on the web, you should have a good experience. emulators are great on the mac, but they do not run all windows software.  i would prefer a mac, but i am not rich.  if i had a choice between mac os or windows os, say they were the same price, i would chose a mac.  the reality is, windows works great!