Thanks for a nice and unbiased review! A few thought:
Actually, great file management is one of that things that keep me hooked on OS X. The Spotlight is excellent (Windows 8 in my experience had some problems with finding files based on the content). Add to it the Automator, folder action, and you get a ridiculously powerful system. Also, I love the bundle approach of OS X, this makes installing/managing software much easier than I ever experienced with Windows or Linux. And I am not even starting on the fact that OS X is a 100% certified Unix system, with all power that comes with it...
I agree, this is annoying. I don't do anything with pictures, so I can't recommend you a way out, but I am sure that there is an easy way to avoid iPhoto operating automatically (for instance, you could just delete it).
This is weird - I never experienced slowdowns over time with OS X on any Mac I owned. Did it happen gradually or more or less instantly?
As for osx it is nicely laid out yet pretty confusing to learn. Files seem to go into the abyss and I can't find a lot of files.
Actually, great file management is one of that things that keep me hooked on OS X. The Spotlight is excellent (Windows 8 in my experience had some problems with finding files based on the content). Add to it the Automator, folder action, and you get a ridiculously powerful system. Also, I love the bundle approach of OS X, this makes installing/managing software much easier than I ever experienced with Windows or Linux. And I am not even starting on the fact that OS X is a 100% certified Unix system, with all power that comes with it...
I hate how pictures get saved to iPhoto I don't want my pictures there it is a weak program that offers nothing good for editing.
I agree, this is annoying. I don't do anything with pictures, so I can't recommend you a way out, but I am sure that there is an easy way to avoid iPhoto operating automatically (for instance, you could just delete it).
Computer started out blazing fast but now has become much slower.
This is weird - I never experienced slowdowns over time with OS X on any Mac I owned. Did it happen gradually or more or less instantly?