pyrates Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Oh now this is just the kind of comment that I expect from some mac users. Not all though Now lets tear it apart. pyrates if it makes you feel any better (and I doubt it will) I can think of at least a dozen ways to completely destroy your winblows vista system (without going to google). Well you said it, now put them down. I can tell you right now I run as a normal user, not admin, and I don't use IE 7. Not to mention how long has OSX been out before we saw a security issue.. and how long was vista out.... Whats with those security updates then that Apple releases 4 times each year then? Are they fixing non-existent security holes? Are you saying that OS X has no security holes, that it is perfect? You need to take your windows and toss it out, by a mac and learn what a real computer is. Let's see: cpu? check ram? check motherboard? check dvd-rw drive? check psu? check case? check hard drive? check keyboard? check 2 button mouse? check monitor? check ethernet port? check video card? check Seems like a PC is a real computer to me. Or perhaps you were imagining that all the parts that are in a Mac aren't in a PC? Come on now. Now if you meant use a Real OS, then according to the linux folks, you should be running a linux distro like Debian instead of OS X. But clearly you just have your head in the sand here and have your mind made up. Use what you like, but remember, your opinion isn't the only one that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unkwntech Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Just to clarify, I personally use Debian for my desktop as well as all of my servers. And in case you hadn't noticed OSX has this neat little thing called a "Terminal" oh wait thats because of the BSD system it's based on. And I don't need you to be running as an admin or using IE7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phear86 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Wow, Interesting read i just had!! So , um lets see here: first of all this reply is not going to be a bash of any kind, I am a very nice guy to every one, and very respectful. We seem to be getting off topic here, this was supposed to be about someone succesfully attacking OS X. I really don't think we should start a "my os is better than yours" fight, THAT would be BAD!!! Books flying, shots fired, grandmothers killed, i can see it all now. I have used Windows since 3.1, NOT because i chose too, or because i think it's better. Just because it's what i grew up with, since windows has dominated the market. I am currently running windows vista, xp, OS X 10.4.9, SUSE, and Ubuntu, all on my custom built desktop. I think their all great in there own way, which is why i run them all. Pyrates - Yes the start menu is nice an all, but remember, the applications you install are listed there NOT because windows chose to put it there, BUT rather because the application installer had the instructions to do so. Many a times i have installed an app, and it wasn't on my desktop, start menu, or quicklaunch. I would have to manually locate it and make the shortcuts myself. This isn't Window's fault, but rather the fault of the programmer that made the installer for that particular program. Using a mac to get to an app is actually quite easy, - total of 2(two) clicks are needed - Some searching required Same for windows -first you click start - then search through the list of programs -then click the program to launch. Sounds like the same to me. My point is guys, don't turn this into a os war, cuz it will be ugly, after all this is "insanelyMAC" we should be discussing MAC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrates Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Sounds like the same to me. I like having the shortcuts setup for me. They can be adequately named then. There's only so much you can do with the exe in naming it. Plus in setting up a short cut to it, you can name it properly. You can sort the applications in the folders you want them to be in through the short cut to it. All without having to move the original application. I can have a short cut to the application in the quick launch bar, the desktop, and the start menu. I can organize the start menu for all the shortcuts that are their. From internet applications, dvd burning apps, games, etc. It can be organized without having to move the original. And because in Windows the applications shortcut are in the start menu already, it makes it easier to do. It works especially well when you have a lot of applications. Windows can handle them quite well. The shortcuts also hide all the library files that the applications need from the end user having to see it. If you don't have a lot of applications installed, it won't be a big deal to you, but if you do have a lot, then it is very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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