![]() Windows XP delivered all the features I could ever expect from an operating system. But my excuse here is one of the emotions evoked running the two different operating systems. Mixing metaphors is a sign of bad writing. But Mac OS X felt sturdy, solid-like the kind of vehicle someone would spend more on for the ruggedness, handling and power. The minivan may offer lots of gadgets and room, also appealing to a broader number of people. ![]() I can only compare running Mac OS X and Windows XP beta to driving a Volvo vs. Someone else might take to the interface, which borrows its basic look and feel from MSN Explorer.īut Mac OS X's strengths are not so obvious or easy to grab onto. I found Luna to be just too cartoonish and somewhat garish in use of colors. Here we move into the realm of personal taste. When Apple rolls out-with complete optical drive support and core applications-the Mac OS X welcome mat, the company will have built a sturdy and awe-inspiring structure.Īqua contrasts sharply with the Windows XP Luna interface. Mac OS X's Aqua interface is elegant in both styling and access to features. Though Mac OS X feels like a house under construction-complete with scaffolding and tarp swinging in the wind-what a building it will be. Still, I couldn't get any of my daughter's favorite "Sonic the Hedgehog" games to work right under Windows XP. Because Windows XP is based on that operating system, there will be plenty of applications available. Most business programs released in the last three years and many recent games run on Windows 2000. ![]() Microsoft, by contrast, faces no shortage of applications. Consistently, Internet Explorer would not download files and Web surf at the same time, something possible using the Mac OS 9.1 version. But the included Internet Explorer 5.1 browser-a Microsoft product, interestingly-is a preview and not final version. All are standard command-line features of Unix. Besides setting up easily for Internet access, Mac OS X also delivers up nifty tools, such as finger, ping and Whois accessible from a slick control panel. Separately, Windows XP also makes creating and publishing a Web page as simple as, well, using a Mac.Īpple claims Mac OS X is Internet ready, but missing pieces tarnish the operating system's potential-fortunately not fatally or permanently. Built-in streaming media support, advanced search and P3P security topped my list of favorites. Some of the new features in Internet Explorer 6-the beta comes with Windows XP or can be downloaded separately from the Web-are slick. Microsoft also delivers nicely on making the Internet a cool place to work, learn or play.
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