The PPC is indeed newer than the x86 architecture. I've got a G3 'cause I think the hardware is definitely superior to an Intel. And I, myself, happen to love the OS, but that's partly because I grew up on it, and also because I know I'm not ever going to try to write myself any apps. But that doesn't mean I don't recognize it's faults. You talk about the PPC, then compare it to *NIX. That's apples and oranges. Better hardware does not a better OS make. No matter what I think.
The reason one button mice lead to so many complications is because of lazy companies that port windows software to mac without bothering to reorganize the controls, just substituting option- click or something else inconvenient. Myself, I wish I had a more advanced mouse. I rather like the scroll wheel, although I can't really imagine using the right button for anything but gaming. With smart program design, one button is plenty.
Two things: 1) You're sure Carmack's a genius? Why is that? Your close, personal friendship has given you great insight to his IQ? For all you know, he could be the Rain Man (note: i'm not implying he is). 2) You Linux guys have to learn something: The Mac OS is not made for user-made programs. It's a commercial system, designed for commercial apps. It's made to be easy for users to use and leave the code to professionals.
First of all, it is stable if it's apps are well- written. But I'm not even going to bother arguing that point. The reason the Mac OS still has some of the same faults it did 15 years ago is because it is still the same OS. Try and use an old DOS program in Windows. You can't even run Doom. You can''t even find Linux software that old. For better or worse, simplicity, continuity, and backwards compatibility carry with them some clear drawbacks. And that's that.
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The PPC is indeed newer than the x86 architecture.
I've got a G3 'cause I think the hardware is
definitely superior to an Intel. And I, myself,
happen to love the OS, but that's partly because I
grew up on it, and also because I know I'm not
ever going to try to write myself any apps. But
that doesn't mean I don't recognize it's faults.
You talk about the PPC, then compare it to *NIX.
That's apples and oranges. Better hardware does
not a better OS make. No matter what I think.
The reason one button mice lead to so many
complications is because of lazy companies that
port windows software to mac without bothering to
reorganize the controls, just substituting option-
click or something else inconvenient. Myself, I
wish I had a more advanced mouse. I rather like
the scroll wheel, although I can't really imagine
using the right button for anything but gaming.
With smart program design, one button is plenty.
Two things: 1) You're sure Carmack's a genius?
Why is that? Your close, personal friendship has
given you great insight to his IQ? For all you
know, he could be the Rain Man (note: i'm not
implying he is). 2) You Linux guys have to learn
something: The Mac OS is not made for user-made
programs. It's a commercial system, designed for
commercial apps. It's made to be easy for users
to use and leave the code to professionals.
First of all, it is stable if it's apps are well-
written. But I'm not even going to bother arguing
that point. The reason the Mac OS still has some
of the same faults it did 15 years ago is because
it is still the same OS. Try and use an old DOS
program in Windows. You can't even run Doom. You
can''t even find Linux software that old. For
better or worse, simplicity, continuity, and
backwards compatibility carry with them some clear
drawbacks. And that's that.