No, a point release is exactly the same as it is on any other OS. A major version update would imply an entire new set of features and functionality, whereas point releases in most software add new features to existing technology and fix bugs. Microsoft simply doesn't seem to believe in adding neat new features with updates as it should. It's still a point release, and it's still nothing supremely exciting compared to the massive rollout of an entire new platform based on an entirely new build of OSX.
I do have to say that this is one of the most stupid things I've ever read on slashdot.
A point release for an OS that's already recognized as great, or finish one of the most anticipated products in history on schedule? The choice here for apple is obvious. Especially considering the large amount of hype that was generated by fake iPhones in the months preceding the reveal.
They may not be officially supported, but I've had no problems with Photoshop, OpenOffice, Firefox or Skype. Whatsoever. Gaming, however, is an area I can see problems, especially with ATI whose drivers are absolutely awful right now.
I'm not an experienced slashdotter so excuse me if this sort of reply is out of line, but that's probably the worst headline you could have come up with for this article. It's simply not the truth. Microsoft did not intentionally design the OS so that it could be exploited, that's dumb. D:
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No, a point release is exactly the same as it is on any other OS. A major version update would imply an entire new set of features and functionality, whereas point releases in most software add new features to existing technology and fix bugs. Microsoft simply doesn't seem to believe in adding neat new features with updates as it should. It's still a point release, and it's still nothing supremely exciting compared to the massive rollout of an entire new platform based on an entirely new build of OSX.
...so?
I do have to say that this is one of the most stupid things I've ever read on slashdot. A point release for an OS that's already recognized as great, or finish one of the most anticipated products in history on schedule? The choice here for apple is obvious. Especially considering the large amount of hype that was generated by fake iPhones in the months preceding the reveal.
Visual Studio is somewhat supported with the beta service pack. I've had no issues.
They may not be officially supported, but I've had no problems with Photoshop, OpenOffice, Firefox or Skype. Whatsoever. Gaming, however, is an area I can see problems, especially with ATI whose drivers are absolutely awful right now.
I'm not an experienced slashdotter so excuse me if this sort of reply is out of line, but that's probably the worst headline you could have come up with for this article. It's simply not the truth. Microsoft did not intentionally design the OS so that it could be exploited, that's dumb. D: