Mac OSX - best operating system?

Customgamer1 · Feb 4, 2009, 07:41 PM

Everyone knows where I stand lol.

OSX works good, but I just prefer Vista/7 over it any day.

Windows just seems to be laid out easier for my needs and you can customize the colors a lot easier and make it look good!!!

Also I like that fact that just about anything installs on windows without problem. Other OS's can't always say that.

Also the bang for the buck for me is very important and time and time again for laptops I can always get a faster PC with a lot more things in it than a Macbook/pro

Wavelabs · Feb 4, 2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thunderclap

As for Hackintosh I don't think it's a large percentage of people doing it because there is a bit of work to get it working properly. People that are doing it like to play with hardware and software and get things working. They like to tinker around in their free time. Most people won't go through the hassle.

Until the cost is beneficial to Apple they'll keep OS X exclusive to Macs. And depending on the outcome of Pystar (sic?) this could be a good long while.

Not any more.
A friend of mine passed me this link in email.
He says that its even easier now. NO TINKERING.

just put cd in and select from list. - Here a pic.
[COLOR=blue]http://xs435.xs.to/xs435/09026/xxx1056ppf1_install527.png[/COLOR]

- im drooling, I wish I can get this.........lmao. probably get arrested for it too.
lol

And supposedly updating the PPF to go from 10.5.5 to 10.5.6 is
with just a click of a mouse and bang, OSX is updated from the PPF update file given.

Looks like someone mastered already.

I'm telling you, people are really smart, and some need to work for NASA.
lmao

Same people who originally created the Jailbreak for iPhones my friend tells me.
these guys are geniuses.
I certainly don't have that much time on my hands to do anothing even close do to work.
these guys are the people that throws us to the future.
And they see & think outside the box.

My friend even emailed me a pic from LA.
[COLOR=blue]http://i39.tinypic.com/20kxa4x.png[/COLOR]

Lowfat · Feb 4, 2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wavelabs

I was talking about this: Mac Pro - Apple Store (U.S.)

And thats the reason why people are currently using HACKINTOSH.

Eventually it will force Apple to have MAC-OSX for PC hardwares.
I am hoping it will force them, because myself as well as many others would love to see it happen.

You think Apple is worried about a few thousand enthusiasts installing OSX86 on their PC's? No. OSX86 is never going to get big enough to frighten Apple.

Lowfat · Feb 4, 2009, 09:36 PM

And OSX86 is far from easily from the regular blowjoe. You still need EFI emulation. Either by spending $200 on a piece of hardware that has limited hardware support or by using a software EFI emulator. Which isn't exactly easy to install.

**dj_stick** · Feb 5, 2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wavelabs

just put cd in and select from list. - Here a pic.
[COLOR=blue]http://xs435.xs.to/xs435/09026/xxx1056ppf1_install527.png[/COLOR]

and you seriously think the average pc user, let along the average mac user, who has pretty much zero knowledge about the way a computer works will understand which of those boxes to check? lol

I've run an OSX86 machine before, now I'd class myself as pretty computer literate, i'd been using macs for 2 years up until then, but it still took me a good 4-5 days to actually get it to work

i'm sorry, but your logic just fails

Apple will not license out OS X for generic PCs until Mac sales REALLY drop. Sure iMac sales have dropped, but consumer desktop sales have dropped across the board, with laptops and portables gaining. Professionals buy a Mac Pro, and while it's not cheap, it's stable as hell, which is what professionals require

and while you say installing OSX86 now is "easy," as I stated above many computer users hardly know how to install software, let alone a partly stable, cracked OS, bundled with user-written drivers that may or may not work, with the risk of destabilising your computer.

Wavelabs · Feb 5, 2009, 04:42 AM

you need to lighten up bro,
stop taking everything so personal, as your making it sound.

See I have a smile on my face, can you see it ==>>

So hostile. OMG...... its funny.

Also, people are not so stupid as your making it to believe.
And your experiences are not the same as others
and you CAN NOT speak for others you do not know.

Quote:

Apple will not license out OS X for generic PCs until Mac sales REALLY drop.
Professionals buy a Mac Pro

You don't know for sure and you do not work for Apple to make that comment.

Also, I am a professional, and I did not buy a Mac Pro,
not ALL professional by MAC. - thats another comment thats over extended.

Also, its my belief that if people do not know the hardware
thats in their system, they should not be using a computer in the first place.

Because all computer parts details are in the manual from the computer they purchase.
Thats only my opinion that I have a right to.
But thats just me.

Have a great night and relax.
(Hands you fluffy slippers and hot coco)

Customgamer1 · Feb 5, 2009, 05:32 AM

You both need to relax lol.

It's an OS.

Both Windows and OSX both work great and are both stable as ever.

I am not sure about you, but at least with Vista I can't remember the last time something crashed on me. Same goes with windows 7. From my using of OSX I can say the same thing.

They both run great and it just comes down to preference and what you want to buy.

If you need to run photoshop you could buy a a Mac and do it or you could buy a PC and do the same job just as well without any problems.

Overall there are not all that many big name programs any more that only run on either or. Sure some, but not that many.

When it all comes down to it, it's only about price and preference and really nothing else.

SeraphicSorcerer · Feb 12, 2009, 08:42 PM

I would say it's a fantastic operating system it would be interesting to see if it was mass released if it would still be as fantastic.

Customgamer1 · Feb 13, 2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SeraphicSorcerer

I would say it's a fantastic operating system it would be interesting to see if it was mass released if it would still be as fantastic.

Not possible as it stands now.

It really offers no real 3rd party support other than what Apple makes and they can just release a patch or whatever to cover a new device etc.

Just think of all the CD/dvd drives, video cards, sound cards, motherboards, cpu's, etc.

OSX would just not work with many systems unless they have outstanding 3rd party support kind of what windows has. And currently they just don't have that support.

I don't think it could be mass released for years if they wanted to gain a bigger market share.

99% of drivers are written for windows.

Just like those programs that work with OSX and you can run it on a PC have very limited driver support.

Zardon · Feb 16, 2009, 08:00 PM

classing myself as "expert" level on most Operating systems I have to give it to OSX, not for gaming (although COD4 runs just as well as it does on the PC if you have the right hardware), but for overall interface, ease of use and modabiity. I like windows operating systems as well but once you get under the hood you begin to see quite a lot of silly decisions. Then again OSX is basically an overhauled UNIX which is quite possibly the most secure and capable operating system ever made. (there are also quite a few inaccuracies in this thread which I could correct but there is no point, ill chalk it down to people really only having experience with one OS and trying to make a point.)

I mean I could give you a very slight indication of what I mean with something really simple - I could melt a few brains in here if I really went indepth.....

MSN messenger eat your heart out

**dj_stick** · Feb 16, 2009, 11:32 PM

ok - that adium theme is awesome (which one is it?)

Zardon · Feb 17, 2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

ok - that adium theme is awesome (which one is it?)

Chris they are actually mods from the community based website Adium - Xtras - Home - overture 1928 is the main appearance and ethereal is the message system.

**dj_stick** · Feb 17, 2009, 11:41 AM

i found the overture theme this morning, i'll look to get the ethereal messages when i reboot into OS X

JDOGITY · Dec 14, 2009, 01:39 AM

Mac is a good operation system, for the most part it can't get viruses, and most of the programs are not compatible with each other. However there are way less programs for Mac. The reason Mac. doesn't get viruses as often as PCs is because the majority of the population uses PC, so if a person wanted their program to effect as many people as possible, the would make it for the PC. Also if your mac does have a problem you have to send it back to Apple and they will replace your computer, minus all of your information. With PC for the most part you can turn it of then back on and it will work just fine. If not there are plenty of other resources available to fix it. Also for the most part PCs are less expensive(with the exception of Alien Ware). I prefer PC because it is the best for word processing and gaming. Mac seems to be better for movie creation and picture creation.

Feb 4, 2009, 07:41 PM	#31
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Re: Mac OSX - best operating system? Everyone knows where I stand lol. OSX works good, but I just prefer Vista/7 over it any day. Windows just seems to be laid out easier for my needs and you can customize the colors a lot easier and make it look good!!! Also I like that fact that just about anything installs on windows without problem. Other OS's can't always say that. Also the bang for the buck for me is very important and time and time again for laptops I can always get a faster PC with a lot more things in it than a Macbook/pro __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

Feb 4, 2009, 09:36 PM	#34
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Feb 5, 2009, 05:32 AM	#37
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Re: Mac OSX - best operating system? You both need to relax lol. It's an OS. Both Windows and OSX both work great and are both stable as ever. I am not sure about you, but at least with Vista I can't remember the last time something crashed on me. Same goes with windows 7. From my using of OSX I can say the same thing. They both run great and it just comes down to preference and what you want to buy. If you need to run photoshop you could buy a a Mac and do it or you could buy a PC and do the same job just as well without any problems. Overall there are not all that many big name programs any more that only run on either or. Sure some, but not that many. When it all comes down to it, it's only about price and preference and really nothing else. __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

Feb 12, 2009, 08:42 PM	#38
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 154 System Specs	Re: Mac OSX - best operating system? I would say it's a fantastic operating system it would be interesting to see if it was mass released if it would still be as fantastic. __________________

Feb 16, 2009, 08:00 PM	Thread Starter #40
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Re: Mac OSX - best operating system? classing myself as "expert" level on most Operating systems I have to give it to OSX, not for gaming (although COD4 runs just as well as it does on the PC if you have the right hardware), but for overall interface, ease of use and modabiity. I like windows operating systems as well but once you get under the hood you begin to see quite a lot of silly decisions. Then again OSX is basically an overhauled UNIX which is quite possibly the most secure and capable operating system ever made. (there are also quite a few inaccuracies in this thread which I could correct but there is no point, ill chalk it down to people really only having experience with one OS and trying to make a point.) I mean I could give you a very slight indication of what I mean with something really simple - I could melt a few brains in here if I really went indepth..... MSN messenger eat your heart out Attached Thumbnails

Dec 14, 2009, 01:39 AM	#44
JDOGITY DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: Mac OSX - best operating system? Mac is a good operation system, for the most part it can't get viruses, and most of the programs are not compatible with each other. However there are way less programs for Mac. The reason Mac. doesn't get viruses as often as PCs is because the majority of the population uses PC, so if a person wanted their program to effect as many people as possible, the would make it for the PC. Also if your mac does have a problem you have to send it back to Apple and they will replace your computer, minus all of your information. With PC for the most part you can turn it of then back on and it will work just fine. If not there are plenty of other resources available to fix it. Also for the most part PCs are less expensive(with the exception of Alien Ware). I prefer PC because it is the best for word processing and gaming. Mac seems to be better for movie creation and picture creation.