This is quite a debate, and one which I myself had to find the answer to as well. I'm currently a graphic design student, and it seems that most have their own opinions as to which is the best.For the most part, both Windows and Mac operating systems seem virtually equal in this regard. Personally, I have an Alienware laptop with Windows XP. This is because I find Vista to run much slower overall on any computer, and because I think Windows (overall) is an operating system that allows the user more freedom. Yes, it is true that Windows-based machines are likelier to get viruses and whatnot, but they also permit the user to choosehis own settings and decide to open his computer to something that may be considered harmful, even when it isn't. Thus, Macs end up being a lot safer, but also les