Well I didn't expect this to show up so soon but here it is anyway.

Hard Crash in Windows

Situation: Installed the latest windows updates, clicked OK when asked to restart. Computer made it as far as the Windows is shutting down window and locked up.

Repeatable: No

Conclusion: Fault of windows, unable to properly shutdown. Does not appear to be an overheating issue, temp monitor stays in normal operating range.

Hard Crash in Windows

Situation: Inserted a damaged CD-R into the computer in hopes of recovering data. The only programs running were Bit Torrents. Computer locked up, no blue screen. No response at all from any input.

Repeatable: Yes

Conclusion: Hard crash in windows, fault of windows unable to properly handle bad disk

Ok, so I've decided to create a showdown between my mac and my PC to see which one crashes more often. Here are the rules:

* All crashes however insignificant are reported, including application crashes. Information about the crashes will be posted, including any details on the causes or the frequency by which this has appeared elsewhere (if possible).

*A running total of Hard Crashes and Soft Crashes for each machine will be kept at the end of each entry.