Mac OS X Public Beta

Pros: Stable, Slick, Speedy
Cons: Too long to wait for the final release

Pros: Easy install, fun tour, easy remove
Cons: Completely new, awaiting polish

I had very little trouble installing OSX Public Beta, trying it out, and then removing it from my machine. That's probably the most helpful thing I could tell you right now. If you're curious about trying it, go for it. I installed it on top of OS9 on my...

Pros: Stability, Speed, Nice Aesthetics
Cons: Very Disappointing UI

Note: This refers to the recently released 'Public Beta' release of Mac OS X. Please understand that this does not reflect a shipping product, but that provided to early adopters to beta test. This review assumes that the user knows and acknowledges that...

Pros: Stability, cutting-edge interface
Cons: Lack of native software

Although MacOS X is currently available only as beta software (in other words, very incomplete), it provides a stunning glimpse at the future of Macintosh computing. I've enjoyed a long history with MacOS X, having first encountered its core technology,...

Pros: Robust, beautiful, the future of Apple
Cons: Long-delayed, totally different from previous version

Mac OS X: The Translucent Future of Macintosh

Recently next operating system of Macintosh computers, Mac OS X (ten) was released as public beta. Apple CEO Steve Jobs dubbed it as “future of Macintosh” and many people believe this OS will be a...

Pros: Beautiful; the perfect marriage of Unix and the Mac
Cons: Can't run video editing software yet

The first truly beautiful operating system

You look at your screen every day. And it looks, well, okay, you suppose. But in the back of your mind there is this feeling there could be something better, that there should be more to your...

Pros: Stable, beautiful interface, really nice CLI
Cons: usability challenged, slow, Classic stinks

Looks: I'm sure you've heard ad nauseum about the wonderful interface so I won't go into it.

Useability: So so. Confusing file structure. CLI (command line interface) and GUI present differing file structures. Not too hard to get used to....

Pros: Its UNIX !!!!!
Cons: Seriously, can't think of any...

The King of Usability Pulls Off Another Miracle!
I of course am referring to Steve Jobs and the attitude (Which inspires even me) of seeing any comment ending in "..... can't be done." as an excuse to make it happen. He usually...

Pros: The graphics interface is really excellent! It cannot be crashed.
Cons: Waiting for Classic mode to boot up just to use an OS 9 program.

I give a great bow to Apple, since they are taking a deep and dark step into this new operating system. Since it's the first of its kind, who knows of the possibilities?

First off, I've ran into a lot of people who complain about the Apple...

Pros: A more open system, Improved stability
Cons: Not different enough

Mac OS X, as previewed so far, gets good marks for beautifully extending the visual branding but misses an opportunity to enhance the usability of their interface. However, the technical details may be the most interesting part of OS X.

This...

Pros: Fast, powerful, looks cool
Cons: Beta software: Still a little buggy and sluggish

OS X - the long wait is over. Next generation, and a whole new beginning. The OS has been rebuilt from the ground up, losing all the detritus that had accumulated in the old Mac OS since 1984. What's it like? First impressions are marvellous. Visually,...

Pros: Gorgeous interface, command line power, easy to use.
Cons: Hefty system requirements, still a beta, isn't out yet.

The Positive Side of Mac OS X

As a die-hard PC user for 10 years, you'd think it would take a magic trick to make me want a Mac, much less buy one. OS X is slick and cool, but between Apple's OS wizardry and Microsoft's bungling...

Pros: eye catching interface
Cons: stability, bugs

Apple is looking to the new Mac OS X to power their computers into the next generation of computing but is this change really worth it to us loyal mac fans? The new system features a new eye pleasing interface but that's about it. The old trade marks...

Pros: Stable, elegant, ease of use
Cons: A little slow - but not bad

I have used OS X for almost two weeks now as my PRIMARY OS. And nothing has gone horribly wrong. Installation was a breeze. I copied my telnet settings over manually and went to town. This is a great OS. I have not had one crash yet. In fact I have not...