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Mavericks' Successor: Mac 11

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Arekusandaa

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For the next iteration of Apple's OS I believe we should ditch the cumbersome name "Mac OS X" and not follow it with "Mac OS XI" or "Mac OS 11". We should simply call it: Mac 11. It's succinct, to the point, and, most importantly, numinous.

Mac 11. The world's best operating system just grew up.

Etc.

Alternatively, we could christen a new name and go from there.
 
Arekusandaa said:
For the next iteration of Apple's OS I believe we should ditch the cumbersome name "Mac OS X" and not follow it with "Mac OS XI" or "Mac OS 11". We should simply call it: Mac 11. It's succinct, to the point, and, most importantly, numinous.

Mac 11. The world's best operating system just grew up.

Etc.

Alternatively, we could christen a new name and go from there.
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Mac...? I thought they ditched the Mac moniker with OS X Mountain Lion...
 
I share the same sentiments as the others - OS X is just fine. Apple ditched the "Mac" portion of it starting with ML, I believe. Good move on their part. Now, when ever you refer to Apple's desktop operating system - OS X is the general, accepted term that most people know. Regardless of version. Same goes with Windows.
 
iMacBooked said:
Good question. That's the part that I don't understand either. It's a brand name though. :confused:
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No. It's the Roman Numeral representation of "10". Nothing more. Why is this so hard to fathom? Wishing it has another universal meaning won't change that.

That "branding" you speak of occurs because people don't understand the concept of Roman Numerals and merely think it's a letter of the alphabet.
 
I think apple like os x ever since lion about this mac shows os x and not mac os x which is in snow leopard and earlier. It makes marketing sense to have iOS on mobile and OS X on computers.
 

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Krazy Bill said:
Then why do Apple execs call it OS "Ten"? :D
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X as in Roman numerals, or why else would they call Super Bowl XLVIII the 48th???

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Arekusandaa said:
For the next iteration of Apple's OS I believe we should ditch the cumbersome name "Mac OS X" and not follow it with "Mac OS XI" or "Mac OS 11". We should simply call it: Mac 11. It's succinct, to the point, and, most importantly, numinous.

Mac 11. The world's best operating system just grew up.

Etc.

Alternatively, we could christen a new name and go from there.
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No, they just took out the "Mac" part of OS X, and there's nothing wrong with OS X 10.10, 10.11, 10.12

Also, I don't think want to miss the option for the triple 10...
 
nikicampos said:
X as in Roman numerals, or why else would they call Super Bowl XLVIII the 48th???
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I don't know if you're confirming what I said or correcting me where no correction is needed.

We're both saying the same thing. Super Bowl "Ex-El-Vee-Aye-Aye-Aye" is certainly a mouthful. :)
 
Krazy Bill said:
I don't know if you're confirming what I said or correcting me where no correction is needed.

We're both saying the same thing. Super Bowl "Ex-El-Vee-Aye-Aye-Aye" is certainly a mouthful. :)
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Upps, quoted the wrong guy.. :eek:

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iMacBooked said:
Good question. That's the part that I don't understand either. It's a brand name though. :confused:
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X as in Roman numerals, or why else would they call Super Bowl XLVIII the 48th???
 
To me, Apple is using "i" prefix for consumer-centric applications (e.g., iOS, iPhoto) and "X" postfix for pro-centric applications (e.g., Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X).

Having said that, OS X falls somewhere in between (and Apple isn't calling it OS Pro X) so its name is somewhat inconsistent.

I would frankly prefer "X" to be pronounced as "ex" and not "ten", and I would frankly prefer OS X to move away from 10.x versioning altogether. For instance, I would like the next OS X to be called OS X 9 Mavericks.
 
JediZenMaster said:
Really? Where has this been pointed out at? Where is an official statement from apple mentioning this.
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Page 113 of the Apple Style Guide

Apple Style Guide said:
OS X The name of the Mac OS beginning with version 10.7. Use OS X, OS X Lion, or
OS X Mountain Lion (or a later version name); don’t shorten to X. Don’t include Mac in the name unless you’re referring to a version earlier than v10.7. Note the space before X. Make sure to use a nonbreaking space (Option–Space bar) to keep all of the name on the same line.
On first occurrence, use the full name of the operating system, such as OS X Mountain Lion, with or without the version number. Thereafter, it’s OK to use the version name without OS X. Don’t use quotation marks or parentheses around the version name.
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nutmac said:
To me, Apple is using "i" prefix for consumer-centric applications (e.g., iOS, iPhoto) and "X" postfix for pro-centric applications (e.g., Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X).

Having said that, OS X falls somewhere in between (and Apple isn't calling it OS Pro X) so its name is somewhat inconsistent.

I would frankly prefer "X" to be pronounced as "ex" and not "ten", and I would frankly prefer OS X to move away from 10.x versioning altogether. For instance, I would like the next OS X to be called OS X 9 Mavericks.
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Even though I know it's called "OS Ten" "OS Ex" just flows off my tongue easier and I end up saying that quite often :D
 
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