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 Now using a mac August 17, 2006
Allan Warrington
16 out of 39 found this review helpful
This computer system, although almost universally accepted, can be beaten in quality and flexibility by an operating system that can be downloaded for free, such as the fedora project (a distribution of linux, a OS which can be changed by anyone for free), or bought from software company supporting these open source project with unlimited customer support for around 50 ($90) or less.
Think twice... there is an alternative June 14, 2006
S. Carlson
15 out of 56 found this review helpful
The Mac OS, $129 list, often cheaper, doesn't get viruses, worms, malware, etc and probably runs all the software you do on a PC, with the exception of some games. Go to a Mac Store and try it for yourself.
a bloated unsecure dominator May 4, 2006
Quick Smart (Elgin, Illinois United States)
13 out of 56 found this review helpful
Sorry to disappoint the believers, but this OS is way overpriced for what it does. And, it will dominate you instead of the converse.
 Windows...the 500 lb gorilla January 6, 2007
Charles Casterline
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have an Intel Mac and will tell you that system 10 is a heck of alot easier to use. However there are times when you need a windows machine. Get boot camp from Apple for free and then buy a copy of windows xp service pack 2 and you can run just like a champ on the windows format. This copy from amazon worked without a hitch and low an behold the 500 lb gorilla was there and running. Oh yes, get a two button mouse! Macs use a one button mouse which limits you greatly when using windows.
Not worth the CD it's printed on. January 21, 2006
Caleb Thom
10 out of 37 found this review helpful
Almost nothing in this abysmal "Operating System" works. I had an easier time configuring my own kernel of gentoo linux than I ever did installing windows, and once I was "done," of course, nothing worked. After spending several hours installing drivers; changing settings; and veritably wrestling with the system to get it to work, it was unstable; ugly; nearly non-functional; and a huge pain in the behind. Every day using windows brings a new challenge, and they're never fun. It changes settings when you never asked it to, is hardly capable of networking, suffers from constant lagging and crashes, and literally does everything backwards.
If you're thinking of upgrading your system, do yourself a favor, and buy a piece of software that will actually function better than your current. Mandrake linux is a nice choice, and perfect for most users. If you have the money for a new computer, buy a mac. They're powerful, user-friendly, stable, and far more compatible than any windows junkie cares to admit.
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