Mac OS An interesting comment on OS X - Or what caused you to move to OS X

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Very Interesting thread and i completely agree with the ignorance part, most PC users who criticize Macs have never actually used one properly which clearly reflects in their retarded arguments.

Anyways, i'd list a few reasons that made me switch to OS X:

1) Beautiful and Intuitive User interface
UI on OS X is just awesome, everything seems so polished and tuned around user convenience. With leopard supporting upto 512px icons it just can't get any better.
Core Image and Quartz Extreme are amazing technologies that further enhance the user experience by making it much more intuitive with all those cool animations across various applications.
2) Software
This is one of the primary reasons why i made the switch. Most windows applications are poorly written and sport a very uninteresting/dull UI but this is rarely a case with OS X apps, they are just beautiful and they really DO work as intended.
It was really annoying when all i wanted was to convert some video and despite having several free and paid alternatives none of them really worked as intended and obviously the UI was a big turn off, never ever had such an issue on OS X.
3) iTunes
If you love music you cannot ignore iTunes on OS X, its by far the best music library management software on any platform(Coverflow+Grid view=awesome) and the UI is again one of the most interesting part, plus it integrates everything music+movies+podcasts+audiobooks and iTunes store into a single app and ofcourse it syncs my iPod. The windows version on the other hand is slightly buggy and so it hampers user experience at some level.

4) Time Machine
Time machine is showcases the level of innovation in OS X, its really something i'd call futuristic. Incremental backups coupled with an amazing UI really add to the experience and restoring is just a breeze.

5)Virus Free
Viruses and malware really hampered my windows experience to a great extent, although i rarely experienced any major hiccup but it did bother me quite a few times.
 
I'm actually saying stuff about Macs in general and not only OS X.

Also, I believe that MacBook is a 100 times better option than a Notebook hackintosh. Though I completely agree on choosing your hardware wisely and building a desktop computer specifically for Mac OS X. Thats unlike the notebook arena, where you cannot yet custom build in true sense, at least not at the level of desktops.

1) The coolness tag at first. Yeah, being an Apple user puts you in a completely different league, I feel that.

2) My iPod Touch. Because of this thing, I started visiting threads about Apple in forums, Apple's own websites, photo galleries. I got completely hooked! Had never cared earlier.

3) I had to buy a Laptop anyways. So why not a MacBook? And I proudly say that MacBook is the best a laptop can get, at least for now. OSX

4) Running a hackintosh did not sound too feasible. And it was very difficult for me to install it. Because of the hardware that I owned and because of the fact that procuring OS X only was almost impossible for me.

5) Never stepped into Mac arena. Used Windows for over 8 years. Tried Linux but couldnt continue due to various reasons.

6) The install, tweak, use, slowdown, re-install, re-tweak, use.. Maybe its not the same for everyone. But this was the case with me at least.

7) I am a strong believer of the theory that Macs last longer. I read stories all over. A Pismo Powerbook runnning Leopard. A Clamshel 1st gen iBook with 96 MB RAM running Tiger. Thats not un-true.

But I do feel that the current UniBody MacBook wont have a real long life like, say the Pismo. That one supported 1GB RAM. So do eMacs, in fact later ones support 2GB. But my MacBook supports only upto 4GB as said by Apple and 6GB available via third parties.. Thats the case with MacBook Pros made at around the same time as well.

So no matter what the initial cost was compared to similar PC laptops, I would love to use this one for long. Its a companion afterall.

8)The hardware-software amalgam in Macs.

9)The intuitiveness. Not high on features but whatever is there, its perfect and the best seen among any other laptops. Multi-Touch trackpad to name one. Mac notebooks have always had the best trackpads.

In fact this one completely changed my perspective of trackpads! The mouse that I bought with it has been long unused now.
 
Macintosh = Girlfriend/Wife. She's picky but you get to love her soon enough.

Windows = College/Office Slut. You need her services every once in a while ;)
 
Things Made me switch to mac..
1. Logics in UI: Which you need it is found at that place..(Eg) need a setting to change the screen resolution.. It should be in settings..
Try the same in Vista (I'm not flaming, just a comparo)
2. Really tight Integration: Hardware and software made by same guys...
Please Hackintosh Users you can't judge the real integration of mac (its like running windows with drivers (You can find the components work fine and responsive) but it does not equalize the real components of a built mac...
3. Architechture of OS: The methodology the os is contructed will take years for linux as well as windows to reach.. (IMHO: windows 7 is still like OS 7/8 in architechtural maturity)
4. Streamline of instructions: Efficient use of multi core processors, Hardware acc Graphics (QE/CI). (Eg) run a movie in vlc / QT (User state) and shake the window vigurously, the movie will not move out of the window border. Try the same in W7 Or Vista.
5. Long life: I still know people using g4/g5 macbooks without complaints... I could not use my 3 yr old laptop comfortably..
6. Resource Mangement: You get better battery life for same components, A lot of windows open with small RAM. Etc..

Reg
Thiru
 
I'm feeling more curious wrt a Hackintosh after reading this thread.

Can anyone advise me whether it's feasible to do so on my Dell Inspiron 1525 with 2GB RAM. And is it possible & Advisable to Dual Boot it? I've got some large amount of free space, so I'm really curious :-)
 
i (as a windows/linux user who doesnt care for osx) hardly visit the mac osx section much less actually read through threads (and this is prolly my first post here!) but this is an interesting one...

Smith said:
I was one of those who thought macs were overpriced crap until I actually used one. Was hooked ever since.
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im one of those who think macs are overpriced/overhyped (wouldnt go as far as to use the word crap though) and i've even used them for extended periods. was never hooked ever :D

superczar said:
There are very few people on this board who have actually used a true Mac and still hate it
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reporting for duty saar! hehe. again, i wouldn't use the word "hate" its just that i dont get all the hype and frenzy for macs and osx.

i worked as student tech support around 1998 to 2000 (university in california) where i worked a lot with macs of the time, from purchasing and setting up/configuring macs for professors and other students to even troubleshooting misbehaving ones. maybe my experience is biased because of that but i saw a lot of problems with mac, as bad as, if not the same as the problems that users with windows PCs reported.

more recently i visited a hotel in the UK for 2 weeks where there was an imac in the room and i used that daily. again, it wasnt "crap" just, well... boring... sure it has that fancy dock and a good UI but nothing worthy of turning you into a fanboi :)

and btw, dont mean to flame just repeating experience few others have posted about windows. i too have never had to reinstall every 6 months or experienced slow downs etc specifically because i DO NOT do "keeda kadi" heh. compare this to my young cousins who call me once every few months to their house to reinstall windows afresh because they start experience instability and slowdown.

now both of us were using the same windows xp profressional edition on assembled desktop PCs. so what does that tell you about the OS itself vs. the user who is using (misusing) it :ohyeah: and dont forget i am willing to bet windows 7 with its improved performance and UI will give mac osx a run for its money... will take back users and marketshare im sure!

but i can definitely understand mac osx stability/power because of its unix roots not to mention the cool hardware designs apple comes out with (i own and love the ipod touch 2g heh). i've always been tempted to buy a macbook just for the hardware (wipe out osx and install linux) if not for apple's fanatic control over their hardware (EFI BIOS etc) which causes hassles for non-osx installs.
 
WIndows is real crap. They are 10 years behind Mac OS. I have been using windows since its launched, but for last one year i have moved to MAC and was cursing myself that why i didn't i try MAC earlier. MAC is really cool and most advanced.

Its simplicty, readymade tools, never hang, virus free, never slows down...endless list of positive & cool features.

Managing music, videos & photos is really easy.

Over last 1 year i have turned complete Apple family guy with IMAC, Macbook, Airport Extereme, Apple Tv, Itouch.......

Apple rocks!!!!:hap2::hap2::hap2:
 
^^^ so you are a fanboi in simpler words.

Your fanboism shows that you do not even understand your beloved OS.

Please go get some proper info on MacOS before slugging mud on other Operating Systems.
 
thirumalkumaran said:
Things Made me switch to mac..
1. Logics in UI: Which you need it is found at that place..(Eg) need a setting to change the screen resolution.. It should be in settings..
Try the same in Vista (I'm not flaming, just a comparo)
2. Really tight Integration: Hardware and software made by same guys...
Please Hackintosh Users you can't judge the real integration of mac (its like running windows with drivers (You can find the components work fine and responsive) but it does not equalize the real components of a built mac...
3. Architechture of OS: The methodology the os is contructed will take years for linux as well as windows to reach.. (IMHO: windows 7 is still like OS 7/8 in architechtural maturity)
4. Streamline of instructions: Efficient use of multi core processors, Hardware acc Graphics (QE/CI). (Eg) run a movie in vlc / QT (User state) and shake the window vigurously, the movie will not move out of the window border. Try the same in W7 Or Vista.
5. Long life: I still know people using g4/g5 macbooks without complaints... I could not use my 3 yr old laptop comfortably..
6. Resource Mangement: You get better battery life for same components, A lot of windows open with small RAM. Etc..

Reg
Thiru
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Okay Mr fanboi time to clear your doubts -
- Tight intergration of software and hardware is brain damaged ideology as it is not flexible. Not to mention takes away the ability to choose your hardware.
- MacOS' underlying kernel is not miles ahead but miles behind Linux and perhaps Windows too. Reasons, it lacks drivers for most of the hardware people use and remember not all are Apple fanbois and they do purchase stuff from non-Apple companies. As a matter of fact MacOS sux to the core when it comes to developing for its kernel. OTOH Linux/Windows are more accomodating.
Tying OS to a bunch of hardware pieces is a retarded move by Apple. They are control freaks in simple words. :no:
- Efficient use of multicore processors, says who? you need to appreciate and understand the very simple fact that all modern SMP capable operating systems use all cores of your processor. What you say is horsepoop here. Also drivers on Windows are 10 times more matured than any gfx driver on MacOS.
- I use my Linux 2.2 kernel still on a Pentium II, beat that in long life iBoy. :P
- Resource management != high battery life, get your facts cleared.

And get a life rather than bashing other OSes.Rather learn about OSes and you ll know what a PITA apple's kernel is when it comes to developing modules to it. not to mention its filesystem is the biggest krap you ll come across, it is a nightmare.
 
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- Tight intergration of software and hardware is brain damaged ideology as it is not flexible. Not to mention takes away the ability to choose your hardware.
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I don't know how that(what you said) helps for people who want something that just works.

Reasons, it lacks drivers for most of the hardware people use and remember not all are Apple fanbois and they do purchase stuff from non-Apple companies.
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Drivers are to be made available by product manufacturers.

Since you did bring out this point, Mac OS works flawlessly on Macs and Mac OS certified hardware. If you bought something that was not meant for Macs, its totally your error. But guess what? It works with an awful lot of non-certified off the shelf PC hardware too!

Tying OS to a bunch of hardware pieces is a retarded move by Apple. They are control freaks in simple words.
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Again, I dont know how tying the OS and the hardware is retarded. It makes total economic as well as business sense. It would be foolish not to! And in effect, it has worked out well.

- Resource management != high battery life, get your facts cleared.
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I wont back the points that you quote from a previous user. But I would like to see how you back yourself on that. How can you prove it to "not" be true?

And get a life rather than bashing other OSes.Rather learn about OSes and you ll know what a PITA apple's kernel is when it comes to developing modules to it. not to mention its filesystem is the biggest krap you ll come across, it is a nightmare.
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Dont try to be smart boy. This is our area. A haven away from flame wars, where we express our fascination about Apple and where our inner fanboy comes out.

You came here and did all that shit. Feel sorry. I do, that I even cared to reply to you.
 
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Ok really held up in Work..
Could not reply...
Thanks bikalpapaudel for replying..

Don't care about him...
As his Name itself is Bluf Ox... (OOps mispelt as BLU Fox)
 
Hello all,

I do have an extensive experience only with Windows. And now planning to switch to Macbook(snow leopard..or desert elephant if availabe). I have some query to make the decision

1. What are the actual advantages, in terms of security in Mac over Windows

2. How is the after sale OS update? will it do online free of cost?

3. The main reason I am planning to take MAc is virus/malware etc. How far this is true? there are no viruses in Mac? Do I need to run antivirus in Mac?

4. On my windows, I can do so programming (so learning) stuff. How far I can do this on Mac? is there any programming ide is available like Visual Studio?

5. How safe are the files? Is the file system is immune to corruption? Longevity in datastorage?

6. the disks (CD, DVD ) which play or read in Windows will be useful in Mac? will it read without I do some tweaks?

thanks and regards,

Anand Krishnan

WinXP SP3.
 
^^^ Switch to Linux(Ubuntu/Fedora/Mandriva) and you ll thank yourself for rest of your life.

Mac is not for learning the way you want to learn.

@Other Mac geniuses, BTW I work on Mac and Linux both. And by that I mean what you don't see, on kernel so I understand what I say ibois :).

And I did not call someone names just ifanboy. If you are proud of it, live with it, just don't bash other OSes. Especially when you use it just to see some eyecandy and general use.

Cu,
 
@blufox
Do us a favor and express your good intentions (like saving the world from Apple) elsewhere.

@anandkrishnantc
I think you realize that you are asking a question in the wrong thread; make a thread of your own and we'll talk.
Ok wait, let me answer them here but any further queries should go to its own thread.

1. Macs are used by select people, hence lower market share. Lower market share correlates to lesser security threats.
2. The important OS updates to any OS version issued by Apple are free of cost. Like you have Mac OS X Leopard; so all the updates, fixes released for that OS will be free.
3. There could be 2-3 viruses for Mac OS X, made by curious kids in labs; which need admin permission to get activated and are practically harmless in action. No real virus outbreak has ever occured. Windows has 100's of 1000's of malware affecting it. No antivirus needed.
4. You get IDEs for Mac. Me not a programmer but there are people who do. Plus, you can always run them under Virtualised Environment if you cannot find one for Mac OS.
5. If it wasnt good enough, I'd have heard about it. I dont know why you ask this.
6. All of the ones that I have used work on Macs.

@salluks
Entirely different. Wrong place to ask. :x
 
@blufox: Cm'on man... show some common sense.

Read the thread title again : "what caused you to move to OS X"... not "why you shouldn't move to OS X". You don't like OS X? Fine. You don't want other to move to OS X? Alright. But this thread is for people who had already moved to OS X and their reasons.

I don't understand why people feel it's necessary to go and crap around with irrelevant posts.
 
The no reinstalls part definitely appeals to me but since it doesn't run games it fails in my runs all apps criteria. Same reason I've still to check out 64 bit windows iterations.
 
^ The games part is seriously one caveat for me on OS X. Although, so far all my games works without any issue on Win7 X64. I think you can jump on 64-bit wagon without having to worry about your games, unless you have some odd game that doesn't play on 64 or some old hardware that doesn't have 64-bit drivers. :)
 
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