I have Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Beta on the same PC, same H/D, that I have version 8.04 Hardy Heron. I timed the boot up time for both versions. Ibex actually boots up slightly faster than Hardy.
Let's face it. The economy is in the dumps. Why would most people want to spend ANOTHER $129 for just a "Suped Up" version of Leopard? Snow Leopard will NOT sell as many copies as Leopard.
Also, despite my strong love and respect of OS X, I switched about a year ago to Ubuntu Linux. I have it running on all my Macs in addition to OS X. I love it and prefer it. I even managed to install a better looking and functioning 3D Dock and a set of Widgets.
Linux uses the Compiz-Fusion Window Compositing Technology which blows away OS X's Aqua and Windows Vista's Aero. Its makes Spaces, Expose, Stacks, Core Image, & Quartz Extreme that are in O/S X seem not just months, but years and years behind. Its flat out boring and stale.
More and more Macs users are discovering Linux, especially Ubuntu Linux, and installing it on their Macs.
Steve Jobs is distracted by that damm iphone and too content with OS X since He thinks it is a better O/S than Windows. He does NOT realize FULLY the threat that Linux is to Apple. Linux is the sleeping giant or bear that lurks just around the corner.
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I have Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Beta on the same PC, same H/D, that I have version 8.04 Hardy Heron. I timed the boot up time for both versions. Ibex actually boots up slightly faster than Hardy.
Let's face it. The economy is in the dumps. Why would most people want to spend ANOTHER $129 for just a "Suped Up" version of Leopard? Snow Leopard will NOT sell as many copies as Leopard. Also, despite my strong love and respect of OS X, I switched about a year ago to Ubuntu Linux. I have it running on all my Macs in addition to OS X. I love it and prefer it. I even managed to install a better looking and functioning 3D Dock and a set of Widgets. Linux uses the Compiz-Fusion Window Compositing Technology which blows away OS X's Aqua and Windows Vista's Aero. Its makes Spaces, Expose, Stacks, Core Image, & Quartz Extreme that are in O/S X seem not just months, but years and years behind. Its flat out boring and stale. More and more Macs users are discovering Linux, especially Ubuntu Linux, and installing it on their Macs. Steve Jobs is distracted by that damm iphone and too content with OS X since He thinks it is a better O/S than Windows. He does NOT realize FULLY the threat that Linux is to Apple. Linux is the sleeping giant or bear that lurks just around the corner.