Unit 2.3: Task 6b M2

Task 6b: M2

There are many different computer systems that could be used, however all of these have different features, costs etc. A PC has many different features in comparison to a Mac. For example security, many people use PC’s which have Windows installed, because of this the computer is therefore more vulnerable to security threats in comparison to Macs. Macs are much less vulnerable to viruses which would be much safer if being used by a company.

Price is another important aspect when it comes to choosing between a PC and a Mac. Between the two, the PC is much cheaper than the Mac. However many people think that the money spent on the Mac is worth it due to the fact there are no issues with security etc. In a big company though the cost of several Macs would be relatively high, so PC’s would be cheaper to buy. In the long run though I do believe that Macs are better in terms of saving money, as they need less repairs etc. as they are much more reliable that PC’s.

There is a big difference when it comes to software on the two computer systems. With the PC, there are loads of different programmes and software that can be installed. However with the Mac there is a limited amount of software that can be installed, but with the aid of Boot camp many Windows programmes can still be installed. This means that Macs could still be used within the company, as they can perform the same job as the PC.

The operating systems on both computer systems are again different. The Macs operating system is much more stable than the PC, although many people do not like the layout of this operating system. The PC’s operating system is less stable, this is because many PC manufacturers still place pre-installed software onto these computers which offers no advantage to the user.

All in all I believe that for a company, the better option of computer system to use would be the Apple Mac. This is because in general it is a much better/reliable computer e.g. security. Despite the fact that the cost is more, the Mac is worth the money as the operating systems are much better than that of PC’s.