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HardOCP Spends 30 Days With MacOSX

Posted by Zonk on from the i'm-going-on-several-thousands-of-days-with-xp dept.

boyko.at.netqos writes "Hardocp.com has published "30 days with MacOSX" — with the same author from "30 days with Linux" and "30 days with Vista" doing the evaluation. Ultimately he likes the stability and security but other concerns keep him from recommending it. From the article: 'The hardware lock-in and lack of quality freeware makes owning and maintaining a Macintosh an expensive endeavor ... Mac OS X has some amazing capabilities, but you spend a lot of money. Indeed, it seems the preferred method for solving Mac computer problems is to buy your way out of it. Slow computer? Buy a new one. Want to convert a file? Buy a utility. Want to do simple tasks? Buy a commercial program. Peripherals don't work? Buy replacements.'"

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  1. what's that smell by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    it's a flamewar brewin, i tell you what.

  2. Re:XFCE... by gfxguy · · Score: 5, Funny

    I see...

    I like my GUIs like I like my women: small, light, and fast!

    I like my OS like I like my women: low maintenance, easily customizable, and an appropriate reaction to the three finger salute.

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    Stupid sexy Flanders.
  3. Re:Guy is full of it ... by Altus · · Score: 5, Funny


    Complaining that the mac mini is not upgradeable enough for a power user is like complaining that a geo metro is unsuitable for towing a boat.

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    "In America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women..." -H. Simpson