bluesteel

i am going to college in about a month and i need a laptop. i can't decide between a macbook pro or any other pc. i will mostly be writing papers, playing and downloading music and videos, browsing the internet. i might create a website. i also need powerpoint. i will be carring my laptop all around campus. i would like a glossy screen and cost does not mean too much to me. i also heard that apples do not get viruses which i like alot. i do not know what my major will be but i might do accounting or something with money or education. i am not very smart when it comes to computers but i ame a fast learner. i think i am leaning towards a macbook pro. if i do get a mbp will my files be compatible to my professors if he has a pc and i don't have windows on my mbp. also what is better for a mbp, windows or Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger. do mbp's have powerpoint or anything like it? please i need help! thanks