I am kind of new in web design so idont know if this is true or not, but i heard that it would be best to use a mac for graphics.
Can someone tell me if its true.

THANKS

It's yet another urban legend.

Most of that mindset is rooted in the history of computer design work. Historically, Macs had much better color matching/correction capabilities. Color correction is extremely important for print work, though it has very little bearing on computer displays (ie: web design).

Currently, pro print developers use Macs because it's what they're used to. Other than comfort level, there is very little that can be done on Macs that can't be done on Windows and vice versa.

Since you're concerned with web design, there really isn't any advantage going one way or the other. For applications that are directly ported between Macs and PC's, I tend to like the Mac versions better. Things like Photoshop typically have a container window for their Windows ports, and the containers really drive me nuts. I much prefer floating palletes that just sit above the desktop. There are reasons for the container windows, but that's really beyond the scope of this post (read: you don't want me ranting about shoddy program designs. :) )

Thanks a lot for your help goofball. I really appriciate it.

You know, I've heard of certain design educations over here requiring the student to own a mac or they can't follow the course. How idiotic is that !!!

Originally posted by Tazzman
You know, I've heard of certain design educations over here requiring the student to own a mac or they can't follow the course. How idiotic is that !!!

Steve Jobs has long tried to infiltrate the educational system.

heh yea it is kind of stupid u know, just to take the course u have to buy a mac.

Maybe they meant. a Big Mac :D with extra fries and a drink.

Also the Mac range have different processors that process way better. Ask any designer and they will tell you, that they switch between programs alot, and this slows the processor down. I usually work between 3-4 design programs, then we have all the communication software like AIM, MSN, Outlook, Yahoo Messenger etc.

Any way. Mac's rock!