No this guy has set Windows 7 on a holier than thou pedestal and it doesn't deserve to be there. Windows 7 is not a horrible operating system, I have used the beta and RC1, but Leopard and definitely Snow Leopard are much superior operating systems.
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No this guy has set Windows 7 on a holier than thou pedestal and it doesn't deserve to be there. Windows 7 is not a horrible operating system, I have used the beta and RC1, but Leopard and definitely Snow Leopard are much superior operating systems.
I think that is pretty accurate, actually. Leopard is damn near fantastic at 10.5.8. Microsoft had major issues with Vista, they HAD to release something substantial with more than just "under-the-hood" upgrades.
The problem I have is Apple always shoots themselves in the foot on initial release. Reviews are already asking for 10.6.1. While 10.5.8 is rock solid and leaves little else to fix, 10.6 will have us right back where we were when 10.5 came out - waiting for point releases.
I am amazed by Windows 7. It really is fast compared to Vista. It's the best Windows version ever. Everything works well, makes more sense, and is easier than ever before. And the 64-bit transition is honestly far superior (from the OS perspective) than OS X.
I haven't used OS X yet, but I am sure I will be impressed with the speed and all new 64-bit apps. The thing about Apple is they usually do everything really right and never take shortcuts. The problem is Apple went against what I just said with its 64-bit kernel transition. It really frustrates me that the kernel is 32-bit by default on most systems. Some say but Apple never said the kernel would be 64-bit, and that's correct, but it's still a marketing ploy and misleading. And from what I've read, Apple has been too lazy to write all the drivers, so many people are stuck in 32-bit as they don't have any drivers available. My system is fine with the Nvidia 9400m, but overall I feel for all those who I think are being short changed by Apple. The weird thing is that Apple has never made me feel this way before.
Oh well, will see for myself tomorrow. A lot of it excites me but a lot of it is dissappointing also. Anyone else feel like Apple is deceiving and misleading with the 64-bit kernel stuff? Anyone else feel that since they've decided to leave out the PPC computers the very least they can do is write drivers for all of the hardware with 64-bit CPUs? I would prefer everyone with a 64-bit capable CPU be provided with all necessary files to run true 64-bit OS X 10.6!
I haven't used OS X yet, but I am sure I will be impressed with the speed and all new 64-bit apps. The thing about Apple is they usually do everything really right and never take shortcuts. The problem is Apple went against what I just said with its 64-bit kernel transition. It really frustrates me that the kernel is 32-bit by default on most systems. Some say but Apple never said the kernel would be 64-bit, and that's correct, but it's still a marketing ploy and misleading. And from what I've read, Apple has been too lazy to write all the drivers, so many people are stuck in 32-bit as they don't have any drivers available. My system is fine with the Nvidia 9400m, but overall I feel for all those who I think are being short changed by Apple. The weird thing is that Apple has never made me feel this way before.
Oh well, will see for myself tomorrow. A lot of it excites me but a lot of it is dissappointing also. Anyone else feel like Apple is deceiving and misleading with the 64-bit kernel stuff? Anyone else feel that since they've decided to leave out the PPC computers the very least they can do is write drivers for all of the hardware with 64-bit CPUs? I would prefer everyone with a 64-bit capable CPU be provided with all necessary files to run true 64-bit OS X 10.6!
And you'll never hear the same from the OSX bible thumping counterparts.
Windows 7 will take the PC world by storm just like XP did - it'll be their biggest seller. I'd venture to say Apple will even lose some potential mac folks to it.
Unfortunately, SL will always be touted as Apple's lackluster reply (even though it was first). I think they should've just waited and rolled the SL tweaks into a full release along with a new makeover. (And just weathered the Windows 7 storm for a while because they can't fight it).
I'm not so sure about that. It's not that Win 7 isn't the best version of Windows ever, it is. But the vast majority of home Windows users only upgrade when they buy a new machine. It's a daunting task to do a clean install, something most people don't have the guts or time to do.
Likewise most big businesses are comfortable with XP, and much of their customware is built with it in mind. Since M$ has extended support until 2014 businesses will not be in a rush to spend $ to change over, which possibly could also require new hardware too.
And you'll never hear the same from the OSX bible thumping counterparts.
Touche'.
I agree and it is unfortunate that it will be touted as that. Personally I think Leopard is good enough to stand a good defense against Windows 7. And hopefully in the background Apple is working on a 10.7 that will blow Windows 7 out of the water.
As of now XP is MS's best OS and that is because they designed it before they started copying Apple's every move (I mean all the way down to colors of labels in some cases..iCal & Windows Calender). MS needs to quit copying Apple so much, because they can't BE Apple, and start implementing their own original ideas.
And I think a lot of people will be afraid of Windows 7 thinking that it might just be another Vista and then others will jump all over it because it simply isn't Vista.
MS is just bigger, and they have OEM partners who have to get the new OS on their systems. Windows 7 shipped about 30 days ago to corporations.
It will be on retail shelves in all the OEM computers by October 22.
Yes, Apple has been selling 64-bit since 2003. And yet to actually deliver.scottsdale said:
OMG!!!! THAT IS THE MOST FALSE INFORMATION EVER!!!!!!!!!!
HJAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
Sorry after reading that outlook doesnt need server configuration when honestly setting up outlook is something I do daily for who knows how many users I can say this guy who wrote this article is a complete idiot and has NO CLUE anything about IT, no clue about operating systems, hes just a pathetic windows fan boy.
What's even more ironic is he spent months (before the public release and initial positive reaction) downplaying the significance of Windows 7.
"The debate over whether Windows 7 is a major or minor release continues. It's now clear that Windows 7 is a step up from Windows Vista and not a major evolutionary leap, something I compare to the Windows 98 release of a decade ago.
It's also equally clear that much of the design imperative behind Windows 7 is aimed at fixing, or at least tweaking, virtually everything in Windows Vista, from the visual fluff to the technical underpinnings. These facts suggest that Windows 7 should be viewed as a minor upgrade. A pleasant one, but not a big deal."
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_shipping_05.asp
And then once the fanfare ramped up (after the public beta), he changed his tone.
THANK YOU I'm not trying to be a fanboy and say that OS X has no flaws whatsoever,because it does, but this guy is completely pulling sh*t out of his a** about OS X in a negative way.
And to jaw- thanks for pointing that out