OS X Yosemite vs Windows 10: The Mac and PC operating systems go head to head UPDATED

Macworld UK ^ | July 30, 2015, 2015 | by Keir Thomas

[Swordmaker]

OS X Yosemite vs Windows 10: The Mac and PC operating systems go head to head UPDATED —

POPCORN?

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[doorgunner69]

No thanks to either one. I stay with what works, like my wife.

Never had the urge to explore the bleeding edge like so many seem to for little gain. Must be a generational thing.

Tools is tools to many of us, not love objects or fashion baubles.

[itsahoot]

Why Windows 10 is just like OS X

I dug up my Windows 8.1 disk and downloaded Parallels 10 did an install and let me tell you there is nothing even vaguely the same between the two other than they both make pictures on a display.

[skr]

To what end is this offensive use of a painting of the Christ?

[martin_fierro]

Lulz

[re_nortex]

To all on the list and this thread: Why did the “flat look” come into vogue? In the Linux world, it’s also crept in with the GTK3 widgets. Was the driving force tablets and mobile devices?

[chulaivn66]

I’m not an APPLE fan boy. Let’s get that out there first. I’ve dealt with Microsoft since the early eighties. I downloaded and installed Windows 10 tonight and I was sorely disappointed. So much so I couldn’t revert the machine back to 8.1 fast enough. My boot time was increased and if I had wanted a Mozilla like browser experience I would have downloaded Firefox. They redesigned the snot out of the browser and I was not about to play hide and seek long enough to familiarize myself with the program.

I’ve never dealt with APPLE machines as the expense was prohibitive until now. I’ve tried to install Linux and three attempts failed from ISO discs.

I’m looking into APPLE from here on out. I’m done with MS!

[chulaivn66]

Oh, nice! Now, after removing W 10 I can nol onger enter into Private Browsing with a right click on the IE icon! I wonder what else doesn’t work since the reversion? It looks like a rebuild from scratch is going to take up the day tomorrow. Plus downloading a pile of updates for the last year!

I’m so sick of these &@#J))HV T#())! MS? Go to h3ll!

[Yosemitest]

You forgot Servers.



On October 16, 2014, Apple introduced OS X Server 4.0.
If you purchased a qualifying Mac mini with OS X Server on or after September 25, 2014, that did not include OS X Server 4.0,
you can apply for your copy of OS X Server through the OS X Server Up-To-Date Program

Mac mini computers make sweet servers for most applications.

And texas booster wrote :

Actually, using the Mac mini as a cheap server is a great idea for small business.

Need more power?
Then buy a Mac Pro and have more power in a small container than I ever had>br>when I used to build 400 seat call centers using Mac Server before 2000.
(No, I wasn't the Mac Server guru, so I accept criticism that I know nothing)

Was Mac software perfect?
Nope.
One of our team members had to rewrite the Apple UDP stacks,
and push Apple to admit he was correct.

Still, one or two Mac Minis would easily power fwdude’s server requirements.
Storage can be added, the Mac software seems easier than comparable Linux server software.
And it costs $20.00!

Will the software ever tempt BoA or Facebook to radically change their server and storage strategy?
Never, it's the wrong solution for them.

For the millions of small businesses that pay a small fortune to keep Server 20xx up to date and safe across a network, it looks like a great solution.

[Yosemitest]

Check out the 27 Inch I-Mac,
Even used, it'll make you SO HAPPY !
I LOVE mine.

21.5-inch starting at $1099
27-inch starting at $1799

[amigatec]

You can always look to buy a used iMac, or if you have a good keyboard, monitor, and mouse a Mac Mini works fine.

I have 2 Minis myself, and just love them.

[tacticalogic]

You forgot Servers.

I'll bet we never see them do a heat-to-head comparison of OSX Server against Server 2016.

[Erik Latranyi]

Macworld

I wonder what WindowsCentral thinks of the latest iOS version?

Maybe Toyota should do a review of the new Jeep Renegade.

[Labyrinthos]

Oh, nice! Now, after removing W 10 I can nol onger enter into Private Browsing with a right click on the IE icon! I wonder what else doesn’t work since the reversion? It looks like a rebuild from scratch is going to take up the day tomorrow. Plus downloading a pile of updates for the last year!

Here's the lesson that you should have learned from your upgrade experience: Always create a mirror image of your drive before upgrading to a new OS. Note that a "mirror image" is not simply a backup of important data and system files; rather it is a complete and exact image of the boot drive, so that when reinstalled, the system reverts to the identical state that it was in just prior to the upgrade. I use Norton Ghost to create a mirror images, but I am sure there are similar programs available from other sources.

[BunnySlippers]

I see you and your minions have gotten it taken down.

I’m sure glad I went to Catholic girl’s school for 12 years!

Our God is a loving, joyful God. One full of love and happiness. God is not stern, nor would He be someone who would disapprove of the little popcorn gif.

I feel sorry for you and whatever it is that you represent!

[chulaivn66]

Haste makes waste. A second boot brought it all back. But my aversion to Microsoft is as intense as before. This was an exercise in futility and finally I’ve learned the lesson Microsoft has been trying to teach me over the years. As each device fails it will be replaced by an APPLE product. If it ain’t broke...

[Stentor]

I’ve tried to install Linux and three attempts failed from ISO discs.

Which Linux Distro on what box with what specs. I've never been able to make an install fail.

[chulaivn66]

I’m just waiting for machines to fail and the Mini looks good at this point as an option for the wife’s desk. I’ll be going with a laptop for my purposes. Regardless of what APPLE offers when the need arises they will be my go-to when the time comes. Thanks for the input.