spydr101 - February 14, 2008 @ 11:58 pm
1. Seems that the future of Windows development is happening largely for corporate environments and customers. I don’t take issue with this other than being someone who doesn’t live or work inside a corporate environment at home.
Yes, because Mac is targeted at gamers…… Grow out of your goddamn shell, Windows is for almost everyone. They’re not developing for just corporate environments, because most companies WILL NOT switch to vista because their software isnt Vista compatible.
2. Excellent power management in OS X. When I close the lid to my MacBook Pro, it falls asleep. When I open the lid to my MacBook Pro, it wakes up. Imagine that! Seems to be the case 99% of the time, and it happens quickly.
^has never used a PC laptop, it does the same ****ing thing. That also is a FRACTION of power management features, so he’s ignoring the other parts that both OS’s have.
3. I’m ready to experience different frustrations. OS X isn’t perfect, certainly - but I already see its noticeably more stable than Windows Vista has been. Kernel Panics at least look prettier than BSODs.
Seriously, I just find OS X’s update schedule to be more to my liking - instead of waiting for gigantic service packs, I get minor point releases along the way to major revisions to the OS. Bugs are going to happen, but knowing that showstopping / security bugs are likely to be squished quicker gives me amazing peace of mind.
Windows updates…..apparently he has never heard of them. I have also never had a BSOD in Vista other than from me overclocking.
4. There’s more interesting, useful, beautiful, and affordable software being developed for OS X. If you still believe that there’s no software for “the Mac,” you’re simply a fool who hasn’t done his or her research.
There is software, its just the PC has the same goddamn equivalent. And I would take functionality over looks anyday.
5. VMware Fusion makes it possible to have every operating system at my fingertips (as well as every app that runs on ‘em, FTW). Performance and stability is a reality, not a dream. More importantly, with USB 2.0 support in VMware Fusion, I have near complete compatibility with any external hardware. Parallels is also there, which should keep competition lively.
Umm…hello? VMWare is on windows too, its not Mac exclusive. And most companies using virtual machines? PC.
6. I believe that the future of Windows (or any OS software layer) will be experienced in a virtual machine of some sort. People have been dual booting for years - now I can triple-task cross-platform in seconds flat.
I believe that the future of Mac will be experienced in a virtual machine - then OSX will be worth it - OSX with the cost of a PC.
7. Not to say that Microsoft or Linux haven’t made great strides in recent years, but… at least Leopard feels like only one team was developing the UI. It’s not quite perfect, but closer to what perfect should be. I’m not a huge fan of iTunes or every other Apple utility - but at least with Leopard, they’re trying to make them look and work the same way.
Really? What BIG changes were in Leopard? Windows is lacking here, but Linux is the one really taking the strides.
8. I love the fact that most programs and their associated libraries are self-contained (apps). There’s no stress in installing / uninstalling most programs, and for true cleanup jobs there’s always AppZapper.
If I was used to it, I wouldnt compain. But its so goddamn confusing because I cant access any of the files under the appications folder, limiting customization.
9. I’m not a huge fan of the Dock for task management, but Quicksilver has virtually no Windows equivalent (in terms of elegance and scriptability, although it’s still completely overwhelming to me right now). The dock isn’t a shining example of where OS X is “better,” but I do appreciate the context menu options for each of the Dock’s icons for “Open at Login” management.
Windows - task scheduler. There are also TONS of programs to write macros for keystrokes.
10. Spotlight is to Windows Desktop Search as a BMW Z4 is to a Ford Pinto (in terms of performance, usability, and UI). No contest. I’m sure some would argue the opposite, but… they’re also probably the extreme developer “but it works if you just learn how to use it right” types. Feh.
Vista can index your entire drive - makes searching just as fast as OSX.
11. The Apple community has been infiltrated by enough people who aren’t smug. You’re not better than me just because you run another OS or support another vendor, nor are you any less of a geek. Not every Windows user is a neanderthal, although some of their dated arguments would make them out to be. I think that most consumers are caught up in the idea that you NEED Windows for everything at home. You don’t.
I am better than you. Get over it. I spend 1/3 of the money on a faster PC, pirate all my software far easier, and am more productive. Me > you.
12. My iPhone is not going away anytime soon. Would I switch for better compatibility with a communications device? Not necessarily, but if the future of OS X is in the present of the iPhone… they’re going to gain consumer market share at blinding speed. Remember, I wanted to hate this device - after years of being a dyed-in-the-wool Windows Mobile advocate.
Lack of 3G, blackberry has 3x faster GSM, no tactile keys, slow browser. There are better phones and cheaper ones. iPhone is not revolutionary.
13. The spyware / malware / virus threat is diminished by an extreme degree. Not to say that one should avoid running protective layers of software or hardware, but… I’m just not as nervous when I try a new app on OS X.
3 years without any firewall (hardware firewall), no antivirus, no malware scanner. So far, I have NEVER gotten a virus on my PC, and to those I have educated, they have not gotten a virus either.
14. Many of my friends are considering making the switch as well. This dovetails nicely with my first point. I can tell you that just by showing off the fun features of CamTwist and Colloquy with my live stream, a few of those community members have already purchased MacBooks - or are strongly considering doing so in the not-too-distant future. Interestingly enough, those are two FREE apps that work amazingly better than most overpriced Windows shareware titles.
Most free software sucks. You bought a Mac to do video editing with iMovie? I didnt think so. Likewise, nobody serious is going to use windows media maker. There is also a free version of software on PC or linux that will get the job done.
15. Microsoft Windows completely abandoned its power users, period. Where are the Windows Vista “Ultimate” add-ons? Where are the new Power Toys? Why doesn’t Windows Media Player have podcast support yet (despite me telling them to integrate RSS back when WMP9 was in beta, years before podcasting was a buzzword)? I’m not saying that Windows is dead - not by any stretch of the imagination.
WMP blows. Ultimate addons were going to suck anyway. Dreamscene is not a “poweruser” feature. Give me network monitors, ip sniffers, and the liking and then we can talk. You have no idea what a poweruser is.
16. Boot Camp, if all else fails.
You bought a Mac, not a PC. I thought your OS was “sooooo great and better”?
17. A single SKU of Leopard is both 32-bit and 64-bit compatible. This, alone, is a fantastic reason to embrace the platform. It’s seamless. Why should a consumer have to come to a decision on which code to run - or understand the differences between them in the first place? Remember, I’m to be considered a “home” user.
Sure, but how many apps are 64bit? There arent enough programs written in 64bit to justify the switch on almost ANY OS. AFAIC, only video editors, and animators should really be using 64bit.
18. Time Machine. Wow. Can it really be this simple? “Simply select your AirPort Disk as the backup disk for each computer and the whole family can enjoy the benefits of Time Machine.” Do you understand what that means? And no, Windows Volume Shadow Copy is not the SAME thing.
Windows does have a full fledged backup utility.
19. Leopard’s Finder will allegedly search networked computers seamlessly, as well as allow you to access those results remotely (through a paid .Mac account, which would totally be worth purchasing at that point).
I can too. Not remotely, but 3rd party software is ALWAYS better for that.
20. Java app performance is decent on OS X, and the same code looks infinitely better when it’s not running on Windows. In fact, most third-party apps are very well designed so as to integrate seamlessly with the entire OS. That’s beyond refreshing.
Java + IE = sucks. Use firefox to justify anything. Java APPLICATIONS run seamless for me.
