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<blockquote data-quote="ToddG" data-source="post: 307277" data-attributes="member: 23228"><p>Bob -- Thanks for the kind words. :ninja:</p><p></p><p>Whether OS X is "better" really depends on the user and the user's needs. </p><p></p><p>My last vehicle was a Toyota 4Runner SUV. My current is an Infiniti G35x sedan. Which is "better?" They're much different vehicles. The 4Runner had a lot more utilitarian functionality given my line of work. The G35x is a lot more fun to drive on twisty roads, on highways, or on the rare chance I get it on a track. </p><p></p><p>So, I'd rather have the Infiniti. There are sacrifices I have to make -- things I could do easily with the 4Runner that I can't do anymore -- but <strong>on balance</strong> the sports sedan is a better fit for me.</p><p></p><p>I have been using Windows since 3.11. I was using DOS long before that. And before <strong>that</strong> I was writing programs in BASIC on my dad's Apple ][+. For <strong>me</strong>, for <strong>my needs</strong>, the Mac OS is a better choice than XP or Vista. </p><p></p><p>The best way I can say it is that OS X doesn't get in my way when I'm trying to work. It's elegant, from an engineering standpoint. I no longer have to combat the control panel, wrestle with the registry, punch dozens of pop-up menus, or deal with endless downloads as the system tries to fix and secure itself almost daily.</p><p></p><p>Are there applications I wish I could run natively rather than in Parallels or BootCamp? Sure.</p><p></p><p>Are there things that I'm used to doing in Windows that take some exploring and practice to do "naturally" in Mac? Sure.</p><p></p><p>But my Mac doesn't get in my way. It doesn't frustrate me. It doesn't insist on shutting down when I want to work. It doesn't put me to sleep running twelve different "security" protocols each time it starts. It just ... works.</p><p></p><p>Plus, people think my bright red MBP is cool. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ToddG, post: 307277, member: 23228"] Bob -- Thanks for the kind words. :ninja: Whether OS X is "better" really depends on the user and the user's needs. My last vehicle was a Toyota 4Runner SUV. My current is an Infiniti G35x sedan. Which is "better?" They're much different vehicles. The 4Runner had a lot more utilitarian functionality given my line of work. The G35x is a lot more fun to drive on twisty roads, on highways, or on the rare chance I get it on a track. So, I'd rather have the Infiniti. There are sacrifices I have to make -- things I could do easily with the 4Runner that I can't do anymore -- but [b]on balance[/b] the sports sedan is a better fit for me. I have been using Windows since 3.11. I was using DOS long before that. And before [b]that[/b] I was writing programs in BASIC on my dad's Apple ][+. For [b]me[/b], for [b]my needs[/b], the Mac OS is a better choice than XP or Vista. The best way I can say it is that OS X doesn't get in my way when I'm trying to work. It's elegant, from an engineering standpoint. I no longer have to combat the control panel, wrestle with the registry, punch dozens of pop-up menus, or deal with endless downloads as the system tries to fix and secure itself almost daily. Are there applications I wish I could run natively rather than in Parallels or BootCamp? Sure. Are there things that I'm used to doing in Windows that take some exploring and practice to do "naturally" in Mac? Sure. But my Mac doesn't get in my way. It doesn't frustrate me. It doesn't insist on shutting down when I want to work. It doesn't put me to sleep running twelve different "security" protocols each time it starts. It just ... works. Plus, people think my bright red MBP is cool. :) [/QUOTE]
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