Can anyone give a reasonable argument why a single user needs their OS to include multiuser support? Server, sure, but the average desktop user? Who cares? If someone needs to grab a file from my Mac (NOT a multiuser sys), i can share my hard drive or serve a folder (or drive) with http via Personal Web sharing. If i need to send a message, i email it (not as convenient as Write on a *nix box, but still...) I've used Be, and really liked it. I got tired of changing apps to comply with the latest PR release, so i've been waiting it out. Linux is cool too, but there's no way to do serious graphic work on a Linux box (GIMP notwithstanding). Most linux user here seem to think everyone should have a multiuser server on their desk. There are lots (and lots and lots) of people who just want a solid desktop OS to get their work done. That seems to be something most linux users here don't get.
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Can anyone give a reasonable argument why a single user needs their OS to include multiuser support? Server, sure, but the average desktop user? Who cares?
If someone needs to grab a file from my Mac (NOT a multiuser sys), i can share my hard drive or serve a folder (or drive) with http via Personal Web sharing. If i need to send a message, i email it (not as convenient as Write on a *nix box, but still...)
I've used Be, and really liked it. I got tired of changing apps to comply with the latest PR release, so i've been waiting it out. Linux is cool too, but there's no way to do serious graphic work on a Linux box (GIMP notwithstanding). Most linux user here seem to think everyone should have a multiuser server on their desk. There are lots (and lots and lots) of people who just want a solid desktop OS to get their work done. That seems to be something most linux users here don't get.