10.3 was what OS X should have looked like from day 1. 10.6 is really good and I don't see the hurry anymore to just pump out new versions unless they have some really good new inventions. As for usability, nothing suits everyone perfectly. Personally, I'm tired of the changing around of UI bits and pieces (like the reload page button in Safari). Is there a need for a major UI change/refinement, then wait until it is all there and then make the big change. Otherwise, leave it as it is. Two years between major releases is absolutely OK with me.
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Apple's Focus on iPhone OS 4 Diverting Resources From Mac OS X 10.7?
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Rocketman - agreed
I agree with Rocketman. I'd love to see at least two guys working on keeping 10.4 and 10.5 usable - implementing security updates, etc. It's nuts that you can't fill an iPod using an old Mac any more... Apple used to be MUCH better at supporting their existing customer base.
I'd also like to see a new bent to 10.7 -- responding to CUSTOMER REQUESTS and TOG's USABILITY FEEDBACK. This thing with OS X having, version after version, the same insane control issues has gotten really tired. Here are some things we oughta see:
1) Built in, defaults-to-secure, easy to configure firewall
2) Easier networking controls for windows-centric environments
3) Built in app launcher e.g. Quicksilver that is aware of new apps being added (no need for manual database rebuilds)
4) Dock that defaults to left-anchoring for visual/muscle memory
5) User hacks added by most people built in
6) menubar control over itunes (following Synergy)
7) Some form of malware/virus protection
8) Dramatic Time Machine improvements including ability to back up a specific set of folders via SFTP
9) Anything Tog wants, Tog gets
10) Built in support for Classic/PPC software via institutional support for and incorporation of SheepShaver, the same way MS has its XP Mode in Win7
11) Better explanation and organization of various control panels and no need to quit and restart for 32 bit panels
12) ... this really should be #1... but a Conflict Catcher-like easy interface that lets us SHUT OFF STARTUP ITEMS (and such) no matter where they are. You can go crazy trying to find a specific service and get rid of it even WITH third party startup-item apps.
13) Better system wide de-installation system
14) Ideally, a system wide software update system that lets you poll for changes and choose what to update (like yum).
I agree with Rocketman. I'd love to see at least two guys working on keeping 10.4 and 10.5 usable - implementing security updates, etc. It's nuts that you can't fill an iPod using an old Mac any more... Apple used to be MUCH better at supporting their existing customer base.
I'd also like to see a new bent to 10.7 -- responding to CUSTOMER REQUESTS and TOG's USABILITY FEEDBACK. This thing with OS X having, version after version, the same insane control issues has gotten really tired. Here are some things we oughta see:
1) Built in, defaults-to-secure, easy to configure firewall
2) Easier networking controls for windows-centric environments
3) Built in app launcher e.g. Quicksilver that is aware of new apps being added (no need for manual database rebuilds)
4) Dock that defaults to left-anchoring for visual/muscle memory
5) User hacks added by most people built in
6) menubar control over itunes (following Synergy)
7) Some form of malware/virus protection
8) Dramatic Time Machine improvements including ability to back up a specific set of folders via SFTP
9) Anything Tog wants, Tog gets
10) Built in support for Classic/PPC software via institutional support for and incorporation of SheepShaver, the same way MS has its XP Mode in Win7
11) Better explanation and organization of various control panels and no need to quit and restart for 32 bit panels
12) ... this really should be #1... but a Conflict Catcher-like easy interface that lets us SHUT OFF STARTUP ITEMS (and such) no matter where they are. You can go crazy trying to find a specific service and get rid of it even WITH third party startup-item apps.
13) Better system wide de-installation system
14) Ideally, a system wide software update system that lets you poll for changes and choose what to update (like yum).
I don't know I think OSX is way more usable then say Vista and XP which a majority of people still have.
Sigh, yeah. Okay. While OSX is nice as-is, this isn't a brilliant move for those of us who don't really care for the i-devices so much.
Slow computer line updates (I can get something vastly better than a MBP for less money from any other computer company now -- Apple needs to update more often, even if just a minor hardware bump/price drop, as opposed to less often), highly-probable rumours of OSX development being stalled in favour ofApple's Steve Jobs' new poster children, and the ever-present gloom of absolute control, over the i-devices, that one wonders if/how much of it will eventually permeate OSX itself.
Certainly, I know that last part isn't likely, but it's not impossible. In light of that, and other decisions I don't agree with, I'm having to consider very hard whether I'll continue supporting Apple (and investing in OSX's future as a platform) with my next computer purchase -- I'm leaning towards 'no', right now.
Slow computer line updates (I can get something vastly better than a MBP for less money from any other computer company now -- Apple needs to update more often, even if just a minor hardware bump/price drop, as opposed to less often), highly-probable rumours of OSX development being stalled in favour of
Certainly, I know that last part isn't likely, but it's not impossible. In light of that, and other decisions I don't agree with, I'm having to consider very hard whether I'll continue supporting Apple (and investing in OSX's future as a platform) with my next computer purchase -- I'm leaning towards 'no', right now.
No. The time between Mac OS X releases has been increasing over the years. There used to be a new Mac OS X every year, but now it's taking almost 2 years now. That's what they're talking about.
Umm, Mac OSX is considered one of the easiest to use by normal people. (You know, people like your mother)
Just because it doesn't act that same as windows doesn't mean its bad, it just means that your so stuck in expectations you've become my granfather. If I used Firefox epxecting a Chrome like experience Firefox of course I would think its bad.
You're using the wrong OS. You want Windows. If you need all these things, then you do not understand Apple.
Perhaps by 2011, iPhone 4 will be OS X. I have a suspicion that eventually there will be no more OS X as we know it now. Everything will be touch-activated widgets.
10.7: Lion
10.8: Lynx
10.9: Cougar
Anyway, the fact that they are focusing on the release that is closer should not be surprising to ANYONE.
yes windows 7 is good, but i really dont think its fair to say that its more noticeable, of course its going to be more noticeable than OSX, OSX has never been bad, ever, seriously they made Vista and that SUCKED(well alot of badness) then they may win7 which was good(just good, its basically the same exact thing except it works worth 150$ i dont think so, should be free for giving us the most useless OS since win 2000) so when comparing the two its only going to get better unless they forgot to add keyboard and mouse support... but the most important thing to remember is that they released Win7 and charged HUNDREDS for it, thanks M$, and you wonder why everyone pirated Win7
lol@Flamesuit
I don't understand the negatives. There are no OSX features we are demanding. An OS update at this point will just cost me money with little reward. An iPhone OS will provide great reward with no cost.
I am glad apple is focusing on the products with greater consumer interest.
I am glad apple is focusing on the products with greater consumer interest.
And I believe they want OSX.7 to be based on far superior hardware that we won't see until this time next year. This could be reason for slowing things down on that project, and taking the opportunity to prop up the iPhone OS team for some rapid growth. Everything is possible.
I have no doubt that the next gen iPhone and iPod touch will boast an Apple A4, and they probably won't stop there. All of their portables are targets for Apples custom silicon, and that includes notebooks down the line. It may be a few years yet, but it depends on their in-house test results. If they can build a chip that runs their software better than the top of the line Intel chip, then the choice is obvious. If not, likewise.
Fine with me. Snow Leopard works fine, and I'll keep my $129 a little longer this way!
I do agree with a previous poster who noted that OS X and iPhone OS will someday merge. I think that's when we'll see OS X dropped and a new OS name introduced. For those who get worried about this probable line of development, I don't think OS X will get less powerful because of this, but more powerful, plus it will allow all of our computers/devices to work better together.
I do agree with a previous poster who noted that OS X and iPhone OS will someday merge. I think that's when we'll see OS X dropped and a new OS name introduced. For those who get worried about this probable line of development, I don't think OS X will get less powerful because of this, but more powerful, plus it will allow all of our computers/devices to work better together.
So how exactly do you plan on syncing all of those i-devices if Apple stops making Macs?
And what have we had since then? More Macs, better Macs, better versions of OS X - and more on the way.
So I guess you're admitting that your fears were unfounded.