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RocketMatterThe ABA Journal has a great article between friend of TechnoEsq, Ben Stevens author of The Mac Lawyer, and Rick Georges, author of FutureLawyer. Granted, even The FutureLawyer acknowledges it is a difficult fight given that even he hates Vista, but Rick does a good job of defending PC’s in a legal environment by sticking with Windows XP.
Here are the opening statements by both sides:
MAC: (BEN STEVENS) OPENING SHOTS
There are any number of reasons for switching from a PC to a Mac. I know because I did it. And since 2005, I have been running a Mac-environment law office.
Since I have actually used both PCs and Macs in my fam ily law practice, I believe that I am uniquely qualified to address the differences in the two systems and state which is better.
The simple fact is that more lawyers don’t use Macs today because of misperceptions that still exist—and I hope this article will set the record straight. PCs may seem cheaper, but I don’t think they are less expensive. If qualities like dependability, security and ease of use are important to you, you should be using a Mac—period.
And the best analogy for the Mac versus PC debate is this: You can buy a Hyundai or a Mercedes. Both of them get you from point A to point B. But which one is more dependable, and which one is more fun to drive?
Here I’ll offer some specifics of how a Mac office can save you time, money and aggravation. Forget those memories of the blue screen of death, and dream on.
PC: (RICK GEORGES) OPENING SHOTS
There are any number of rea sons for staying with the PC and not switching to a Mac.
First and foremost is a piece of wisdom I got from my mother, the repository of all wisdom:
“Son, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.â€
Of course, my mom would never use ain’t in a sentence, but the wisdom is real. Most lawyers use the Windows operating system. 
I have been using Microsoft operating systems since I began my solo practice in 1985. I began with DOS and switched to Windows in late 1994, when Windows 95 arrived. I had pre viously toyed with Windows 3.1, etc., but Windows 95 converted me to the graphical user interface. I have stayed with Windows since and have developed a strong relationship with the various flavors of the dominant operating system.
Early on, it was clear that Windows machines were cheaper and more easily configurable, and the software choices were clearly superior. Over time, Apple has attempted to lure Windows users away, most recently by adopting the Intel processor so that Apple machines can now run both Windows-based and Apple-based operating systems. Even so, Windows users (including lawyers) occupy more than 90 percent of the market. There is safety in those numbers.
In sum, if you want to be cool, want to buy a new computer, want to learn a new operating system, want to buy and learn all new productivity software, and want to be in the 8 percent minority of computer users, buy a Mac. I don’t want to be cool; I want my computer to perform a function—and to do it well—at the lowest cost possible. That includes hardware, software, training and learning.
Otherwise, Apple: Stop insulting me with ads and leave me alone to get my work done.
Both sides do a wonderful job presenting their respective positions, of course, we know where TechnoEsq stands on this debate.