Steve_D said:
Hmmm..no offence taken, I'm quite familiar with linux based operating systems...are you?
I am, but why are you bringing Linux into this? It's irrelevant to this argument. You're evading the key point here: You are not familiar with OS X and you're demonstrating it by stating that Macs are difficult to develop for, that there are few applications for Mac, etc.
I think I reinforce my argument by saying that I'm familiar in detail with both systems. I worked 2 decades on the DOS/Windows platform and have been using a Mac for nearly 10 years.
How can one claim to make a sensible argument without knowing about the object of the argument?
Metroman said: I couldn't go back to the all technical complexity of the Windows culture after discovering straight to the point simple apps that I found on the OS X platform.
Steve_D said: Thanks for making my point for me
I don't know what your point is then. Technical complexity of the Windows culture is actually a negative and will probably prove its downfall in the consumer market in the coming years (we're already seeing it).
I see where we differ in opinions here and that's fine. You're probably a power use who likes to tinker with the OS. Apple has a lineup of computers for the consumer level user who prefers to see a computer as an appliance unlike a TV or a radio. You turn it on, you get your stuff done and you don't have to worry about constantly managing it to get it to simply work.
What I like about OS X is that you get a machine that's very easy to use , works cohesively with the hardware (because Apple provides the entire user experience, not just the OS) and provides you with a productive environment where you don't have to worry about the technical aspects of the computer.... however, should you want to delve in further, the UNIX based terminal is at your disposal.
Metroman said:
Spend a month working exclusively on a Mac and you'll begin to discover these.
Steve_D said:
It can take a month to find what you need? No thanks.
Perhaps I should have been clearer on my point: Spending a few hours on the Mac won't qualify a person to begin seeing all the potential out there. Within a month, you'll be immersed in the culture and discovering all the little niche apps out there.
Of course, it will take you just a few seconds to Google an OS X application that you're looking for.
The bottom line (and trying to get back on track with the topic of this thread) is that Microsoft once again failed to provide an ease of use OS that could allow it to maintain its lead in the computer market. Comments from Microsoft's own demonstrate that quite clearly.
We're beginning to see traditional Windows PC manufacturers (ASUS) bringing computers to market without Windows such as the EEE PC. Linux is beginning to peak through into the mainstream. Mac's are as popular as ever.... and when you have Windows enthusiasts looking for salvation in the form of Windows 7, I think that we can see that Windows Vista missed the mark and I'm not quite sure Microsoft will able to catch up by maintaining the Steve Balmer culture.
Microsoft has been able to do something very well: X BOX. Get whoever's responsible for the success of MS's gaming division and put them in charge of the OS.