Windows switchers - what do you miss in Mac OS X?

[73CortinaV8]

I miss having an address bar in explorer. Wish Finder had something exactly like windows 7. Navigation in the finder is clumsy, even with the keyboard shortcuts.

I miss being able to see window contents in the task bar, like if you had multiple browsers open and minimized, you could easily pin-point the one you wanted.

I'm finding the keyboard shortcuts in macos to be convoluted. 4 modifier keys (shift, ctrl, alt, cmd) are way too many. Windows keyboard navigation was simple and comprehensive.

not much else, though, really.

 

[waynep]

I miss the following (NOT):

• Windows blue screens
• Complicated drivers and other convoluted software practices
• Dealing with anti-virus on a regular basis
• Command Prompt and the difficulty writing scripts that do more than basic things

For my regular home computer, I like OSX more than Win. It works, it's easy to use. Installing software is simple. And being a professional UNIX person, the command shell is like home when needed. I can knock out shell scripts for about anything I need in short order.

The only thing I wish the Mac/OSX had that Windows has is a decent version of Quicken. Until then, I have Win in a virtual machine.

I use simple keyboard shortcuts. Copy, Paste, Cut, Select All etc. They are very simple on the Mac. Not a problem.

 

[73CortinaV8]

I miss the following (NOT):

• Windows blue screens
• Complicated drivers and other convoluted software practices
• Dealing with anti-virus on a regular basis
• Command Prompt and the difficulty writing scripts that do more than basic things

For my regular home computer, I like OSX more than Win. It works, it's easy to use. Installing software is simple. And being a professional UNIX person, the command shell is like home when needed. I can knock out shell scripts for about anything I need in short order.

The only thing I wish the Mac/OSX had that Windows has is a decent version of Quicken. Until then, I have Win in a virtual machine.

I use simple keyboard shortcuts. Copy, Paste, Cut, Select All etc. They are very simple on the Mac. Not a problem.

yeah, have bash and python already installed is great. And not having to deal with installshield. ugh - what a POS

 

[farmermac]

I miss having an address bar in explorer. Wish Finder had something exactly like windows 7. Navigation in the finder is clumsy, even with the keyboard shortcuts.

I'm finding the keyboard shortcuts in macos to be convoluted. 4 modifier keys (shift, ctrl, alt, cmd) are way too many. Windows keyboard navigation was simple and comprehensive.

not much else, though, really.

Agree with you on these 2 points

Finder has inexplicable been unable to catch up to Windows Explorer in terms of easy of navigation through the directory structure.

I miss irfanview

I miss the ability to cut/paste files

Not sure why there is Alt & control on top of command either.

 

[doh123]

I miss having an address bar in explorer. Wish Finder had something exactly like windows 7. Navigation in the finder is clumsy, even with the keyboard shortcuts.

really? exactly the opposite for me. I love Finder Column view. Make sure you go to View and turn on to show your path and status bar.

I miss being able to see window contents in the task bar, like if you had multiple browsers open and minimized, you could easily pin-point the one you wanted.

I like using Mission control better and seeing all windows for everything... or using App Expose to see all windows for all windows in a single app.

I'm finding the keyboard shortcuts in macos to be convoluted. 4 modifier keys (shift, ctrl, alt, cmd) are way too many. Windows keyboard navigation was simple and comprehensive.

Windows has 4 as well... the Win key maps the the Cmd key even if you plug in a keyboard with one. There are many many Windows keyboard shortcuts using all types of keys including the Windows keys. Most people just don't know about them... they aren't really simpler...