Just works
What I like most is that everything just works. When you install Windows XP you get a bunch of useless programs pre-installed. This isn’t the case for Mac OS X. You do get a bunch of pre-installed programs, but they are useful, easy to use and (yes, I’m going to mention it again) they simply look good.
To stay a bit objective, I’ve got to say that I’m working much slower on my Mac then I used to on my PC. Not because my Mac is slow. It’s me being slowed down by new programs, fancy animations and that !@#$% apple key instead of the Ctrl key, why is that Ctrl key on the Mac anyway?
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Peter
3 February 2007
Je maak me echt super misselijk met je mac praatjes.
James Boekbinder
4 February 2007
Above comment by Peter is silly, sez me, your interaction design guru. Discussed this with your classmate Rik, and found out a new thing or two about Windows / Mac OS’s. However, don’t forget, guys: non-designers only care about one thing. Can I work with it TOGETHER with the people I need to work with? And: How much effort will it take me to make a change? Is it worth it? (Answer: no, leave me alone, I don’t WANT to be busy learning about OS’s, I’m a shipping agent, horse-trader, etc. I was forced off of Mac years ago by the pre-dominance of PC / Windows - simply couldn’t use the files / programs my colleagues were sending. And now, my intention is to STAY Windows as long as I can. I think I’m pretty typical of pro users.
Rogier Bikker
7 February 2007
I think that in the old days people wouldn’t quickly switch to an operating system like Mac OSX. But now-a-days there is no reason to feel restricted to Windows. Nearly all file types are supported on both systems and there are often better alternatives for Windows programs available on the mac. And in case you really need Windows you just run it next to OSX with bootcamp or parallels.