Because not all of us can use OS X. And don't get me wrong, I'm talking about an iMac DV 400 and a PB G3, both with OS X 10.0.4 and 192MB of RAM. I'm one o' those lucky ones who 'supported' OS X early on, and now can't get an upgrade to a USEABLE version without either 1) sending Apple $20 and waitin' for the mail, or 2) driving 100 miles, over a mountain pass, to the nearest CompUSA. Can't just wander down to the authorized dealer (Connecting Point) from whom I purchased my copy. Why exactly did Apple put those coupons in the box? What are they for, if not this? So Apple has lost at least two software purchases (another 10.1 OEM for the PB, and AppleWorks 6), and possibly a hardware sale (my mom is thinking about a notebook, and she already has a Dell desktop...) because I cannot upgrade from 10.0.4 easily. So I shall stay with 9.1 for the time being, and take a look at Linux for PPC. I already have SuSE on my PC.
As a Mac (as in Macintosh, not Media Access Control) user, I must admit that there are certain aspects about the classic MacOS that I find frustrating, and which I feel that Windows implements better. The whole window management thing, for instance. The task bar is a much better idea (IMHO) than the app menu. And having already spent a premium on the computer, I don't much relish the idea of forking over more $$$ for shareware that adds functionality that should already exist. Additionally, a lot of the shareware that I tried created extension conflicts. Fortunately, I found a freeware solution - ApplWindows. I can now click anywhere along either side or bottom of the screen, and a menu containing all apps, along with their corresponding windows, pops up. In addition, whenever I switch apps, all other apps hide. Except the Finder, 'cause I don't want it to. And if I don't want an app to hide when switching, I hold down on the SHIFT key. Wonderful functionality, easily configured, and no extension conflicts.
Another issuse that comes up when comparing the classic MacOS to Windows is memory management. And I gotta side with Windows on this one again. Although running MacOS Purge after a Force Quit or app crash seems to help. f5 on my machine.
As for ejecting a CD, I did find it frustrating at first, and still don't like not having a physical eject button. I've had CD's get stuck on the way out. Got a slot-loading lime iMac, and just recently purchased a used PB Wallstreet. The PB has an eject button. Just seems logical to have one.
Overall, however, I gotta say that the iMac has been much more reliable than either of our Windows machines. Which is why, at this point, we will continue to use Macs. However, Apple's OS X 10.1 upgrade policy is pissin' me off...
I picked up a copy of 6.1(?) many many months ago, as a possible alternative to Windows (which I despised). Ended up buying a Mac (needed a reliable comp for school), and never really used it. Trashed that particular PC, pieced together a new one from Frys, and picked up a copy of Mandrake 7.0 'cause it was on sale. Gotta admit, I really like Mandrakes setup app. PartionMagic is pretty slick, IMHO. However, whenever Mandrake would try to 'query' any of the expansion slots (PCI and ISA), it'd lock up. Windows 98SE has similar problems (won't shut down, sees things that aren't there, and doesn't see stuff that is). Think I got mainboard problems. But I have NONE of these problems with SuSE. Not a one. And while yast may be kinda clumsy, it works. I look forward to SuSE's latest offering. They will be getting my $$$.
-Peter
"We don't inherit the land from our ancestors"
"We borrow it from our children"
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Because not all of us can use OS X. And don't get me wrong, I'm talking about an iMac DV 400 and a PB G3, both with OS X 10.0.4 and 192MB of RAM. I'm one o' those lucky ones who 'supported' OS X early on, and now can't get an upgrade to a USEABLE version without either 1) sending Apple $20 and waitin' for the mail, or 2) driving 100 miles, over a mountain pass, to the nearest CompUSA. Can't just wander down to the authorized dealer (Connecting Point) from whom I purchased my copy. Why exactly did Apple put those coupons in the box? What are they for, if not this? So Apple has lost at least two software purchases (another 10.1 OEM for the PB, and AppleWorks 6), and possibly a hardware sale (my mom is thinking about a notebook, and she already has a Dell desktop...) because I cannot upgrade from 10.0.4 easily. So I shall stay with 9.1 for the time being, and take a look at Linux for PPC. I already have SuSE on my PC.
(tig)
As a Mac (as in Macintosh, not Media Access Control) user, I must admit that there are certain aspects about the classic MacOS that I find frustrating, and which I feel that Windows implements better. The whole window management thing, for instance. The task bar is a much better idea (IMHO) than the app menu. And having already spent a premium on the computer, I don't much relish the idea of forking over more $$$ for shareware that adds functionality that should already exist. Additionally, a lot of the shareware that I tried created extension conflicts. Fortunately, I found a freeware solution - ApplWindows. I can now click anywhere along either side or bottom of the screen, and a menu containing all apps, along with their corresponding windows, pops up. In addition, whenever I switch apps, all other apps hide. Except the Finder, 'cause I don't want it to. And if I don't want an app to hide when switching, I hold down on the SHIFT key. Wonderful functionality, easily configured, and no extension conflicts.
Another issuse that comes up when comparing the classic MacOS to Windows is memory management. And I gotta side with Windows on this one again. Although running MacOS Purge after a Force Quit or app crash seems to help. f5 on my machine.
As for ejecting a CD, I did find it frustrating at first, and still don't like not having a physical eject button. I've had CD's get stuck on the way out. Got a slot-loading lime iMac, and just recently purchased a used PB Wallstreet. The PB has an eject button. Just seems logical to have one.
Overall, however, I gotta say that the iMac has been much more reliable than either of our Windows machines. Which is why, at this point, we will continue to use Macs. However, Apple's OS X 10.1 upgrade policy is pissin' me off...
(tig)
I picked up a copy of 6.1(?) many many months ago, as a possible alternative to Windows (which I despised). Ended up buying a Mac (needed a reliable comp for school), and never really used it. Trashed that particular PC, pieced together a new one from Frys, and picked up a copy of Mandrake 7.0 'cause it was on sale. Gotta admit, I really like Mandrakes setup app. PartionMagic is pretty slick, IMHO. However, whenever Mandrake would try to 'query' any of the expansion slots (PCI and ISA), it'd lock up. Windows 98SE has similar problems (won't shut down, sees things that aren't there, and doesn't see stuff that is). Think I got mainboard problems. But I have NONE of these problems with SuSE. Not a one. And while yast may be kinda clumsy, it works. I look forward to SuSE's latest offering. They will be getting my $$$.
-Peter
"We don't inherit the land from our ancestors"
"We borrow it from our children"