Q: all i know is that linux stinx
A: They both have good and bad features, so its up for you to decide - Are you more of a gamer or a person who enjoys multimedia. Mac is especially good for designers or people who enjoys doing multimedia work, also it is more user friendly than Windows - less common errors, and less maintenance is required. Windows is preferred by most users, because most home computer owners has Windows. Windows is probably a better choice for you if you like playing games or programming because it has a wider ability range than MacOS.