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Just got a New Mac - a bit frustrated
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<blockquote data-quote="True Bassist" data-source="post: 821099" data-attributes="member: 72241"><p>OK...but the point is it's a completely different system of doing things. </p><p><strong>Why not be able to readily maximize you window?</strong> Because a Mac is designed to make the best use of space in a single click.</p><p><strong>Why not include a backspace key?</strong> I'm guessing you mean a delete key? It means one less key on the keyboard which can be used for something else and it isn't that difficult to press fn + backspace.</p><p><strong>Why not close programs when you select the close button?</strong> Again, a fundamental difference between Mac and Windows. This all relates to the way that the OS X operating system works. You don't have task bars so when you are multitasking you don't need to get rid of windows or worry about clogging up your task bar. You simply leave the program running 'bare' and it's all ready to go when you next need it.</p><p><strong>Why is finder so unintuitive?</strong> Because everybody uses Windows Explorer as a benchmark. Again - different systems.</p><p></p><p>I don't see these things as far superior. I see them as useful in an OS like XP but not in one like OS X which is designed around a single click mouse and your other hand being on the keyboard running shortcuts and commands.</p><p></p><p>You do have to approach switching with an open mind as both systems are completely different and you have to relearn how to use a personal computer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="True Bassist, post: 821099, member: 72241"] OK...but the point is it's a completely different system of doing things. [B]Why not be able to readily maximize you window?[/B] Because a Mac is designed to make the best use of space in a single click. [B]Why not include a backspace key?[/B] I'm guessing you mean a delete key? It means one less key on the keyboard which can be used for something else and it isn't that difficult to press fn + backspace. [B]Why not close programs when you select the close button?[/B] Again, a fundamental difference between Mac and Windows. This all relates to the way that the OS X operating system works. You don't have task bars so when you are multitasking you don't need to get rid of windows or worry about clogging up your task bar. You simply leave the program running 'bare' and it's all ready to go when you next need it. [B]Why is finder so unintuitive?[/B] Because everybody uses Windows Explorer as a benchmark. Again - different systems. I don't see these things as far superior. I see them as useful in an OS like XP but not in one like OS X which is designed around a single click mouse and your other hand being on the keyboard running shortcuts and commands. You do have to approach switching with an open mind as both systems are completely different and you have to relearn how to use a personal computer. [/QUOTE]
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