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Am I the only one who actually likes the new Dock, Menu Bar, and all the other enhancments? (singing... I'm all alone... no one beside me... no one can hear me... lol) 
FYI: That's from Shrek... lol.
FYI: That's from Shrek... lol.
I totally agree, maybe Apple has been listening a bit too much to their marketing departement as of late.
They are obviously trying to give everything the futuristic trendy look of glossy black and glass (much like the iPhone and new iMacs). I for one don't like it at all, but I know from my field of work that the "glossy black look" is what the average customer wants these days, so that's what they get, it just sells better.
Am I the only one who actually likes the new Dock, Menu Bar, and all the other enhancments? (singing... I'm all alone... no one beside me... no one can hear me... lol)
FYI: That's from Shrek... lol.
I like it very much and can't wait for the release. But being a Windows user since 3.1, almost anything is a welcome change.
I like the visual changes in Leopard though, but it's what is under the hood that matters the most. MS has the opposite idea it seems. They like to sugar coat everything and then get it to run decent later. I think Apple is on the right track with this release. Plus it's not a major release, it's more of a major service pack. OS XI/11 will be when big changes are made. IMO! Compare OS 9 and OS X.
Am I the only one who actually likes the new Dock, Menu Bar, and all the other enhancments? (singing... I'm all alone... no one beside me... no one can hear me... lol)
FYI: That's from Shrek... lol.
Why is it people often say "am I the only one.." when they plainly are not? Read some of the other comments, others like it too. You're not the only one.
Am I the only one who actually likes the new Dock, Menu Bar, and all the other enhancments? (singing... I'm all alone... no one beside me... no one can hear me... lol)
FYI: That's from Shrek... lol.
I'm with ya 100%. I think the improvements are fantastic, and I find everyone's complaints a little trite. The dock is a huge improvement, and I also like the fact that when using Photoshop and other programs it isn't obstructive as 10.4's dock may be at times.
A lot of the complaints seem to be from "newbies" and/or Windows/Ex-Windows users. My only complaint, allow the user to "alter" the interface to their own individual needs, such as the menu bar transparency, more control over color options and gradients, etc. Then there wouldn't be much from the complainers
.You both must be joking because early Mac OS X versions were all about transparencies, pinstripes, candy-coatings and lollipops. Now that they're going for the matte OS 9 platinum-look with flat greyish-blue System 7-looking folders, you're saying they're going for a glossy black look? There's no glossy black finish anywhere in Leopard. You must have pirated the wrong OS.
I never used early versions of OS X but looking at this picture (Puma), it looked horrible!
http://www.cniti.com/epc/0602cd/macosx101.jpg
Totally agree. What's weird though is that
Before the windows and menus looked like crappy candy, but the dock was nice.
Now it's the opposite. Now the windows and menus looks great, but the dock looks lie crap.
I'm with ya 100%. I think the improvements are fantastic, and I find everyone's complaints a little trite. The dock is a huge improvement, and I also like the fact that when using Photoshop and other programs it isn't obstructive as 10.4's dock may be at times.
A lot of the complaints seem to be from "newbies" and/or Windows/Ex-Windows users. My only complaint, allow the user to "alter" the interface to their own individual needs, such as the menu bar transparency, more control over color options and gradients, etc. Then there wouldn't be much from the complainers
I agree... those switchers need to relize that they can't change the world. Or all of OS X for that matter.
I guess your a newbie then.. since you obviously haven't heard Apple using the following quote in the Think Different campaign.I agree... those switchers need to relize that they can't change the world. Or all of OS X for that matter.
Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world,
Are the ones who do.
I loved when everyone was all up in arms about the dew on the grass background looking like the application running indicators.
BUT THE STARS IN THE BACKGROUND OF SPACE LOOK JUST LIKE THE LITTLE BLUE DOTS AND NO ONE IS COMPLAINING?
Some people are truly twisted in the head.
BUT THE STARS IN THE BACKGROUND OF SPACE LOOK JUST LIKE THE LITTLE BLUE DOTS AND NO ONE IS COMPLAINING?
Some people are truly twisted in the head.
A couple more design notes...
It seems looking at the new desktops that anybody who wants a solid looking metal menu bar can use a desktop with a dark background, or add the 'strip' of black behind it.
I still think the transparency is an unnecessary mistake- even in the newest desktop example, what have we gained? A pink menubar... and even the stars obscure the type in their own way.
The other standout is still the new folder icons. They stick out like a sore thumb for all their muddiness. See the sys prefs... they clash with the pervasive aqua blue.
It seems looking at the new desktops that anybody who wants a solid looking metal menu bar can use a desktop with a dark background, or add the 'strip' of black behind it.
I still think the transparency is an unnecessary mistake- even in the newest desktop example, what have we gained? A pink menubar... and even the stars obscure the type in their own way.
The other standout is still the new folder icons. They stick out like a sore thumb for all their muddiness. See the sys prefs... they clash with the pervasive aqua blue.
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I really like the glossy blue apple look from earlier versions of OS X, the plain blue in Tiger is more subdued, and the black apple just looks funny with all of the Aqua interface. I think that Leopard is the first part of the transition to a different UI. First change the overall environment, then change how you interact with it.
Support new iMac now?
What do you mean? The new iMac is an Apple computer, why wouldn't it support the iMac. Are you asking if the upgrade is free? No it isn't, you will have to buy the new OS, not unless you buy an iMac or another Mac within a few days of the release of the Big Cat!
What do you mean? The new iMac is an Apple computer, why wouldn't it support the iMac. Are you asking if the upgrade is free? No it isn't, you will have to buy the new OS, not unless you buy an iMac or another Mac within a few days of the release of the Big Cat!
if we trick or treat at the Apple store this october, do you think they'll give out candy apples or leopard????
I think the folder icon looks extremely nice in the system preferences. Looks a million times better than the existing Sharing folder icon in Tigers sys Pref menu
Why did you switch? I switched because I got a blaster worm that detroyed my system (made it shut down after 1 minute) and then I just got sick of the noise, heat and size of my laptop and got an iBook.
I think you'll find that the warning would be to "lose" all data. Otherwise, it would be 'loosen' all your data - and I have no idea what that would mean!