>I do typically ... if I am working on several research projects >concurrently, I can have 6 programs and 20 to 30 windows open for days. > I can handle this on a Linux or XP machine even without resorting to >their optional optional multiple/ virtual desktop features but I just >don't attempt it with the OS X machines available to me because of >Apple's more serially oriented interface.
About the only difference I see in this respect is the size of the icons vs the big XP buttons. When you click on the XP button it produces a list of the program's windows. When you right click on the Dock's icon it produces a list of the program's windows. I say "same difference." I do like that I can hide windows by clicking on the XP button for a currently visible window. On the Mac I must type command-h or right click on the Dock's icon to select "Hide." I give a slight edge to XP here. On the other hand XP does not have Exposé. When I squeeze my Mighty Mouse or press F-9 or F-10 I get to see an overview. XP has nothing to touch that. The Mac's F-11 takes me to the desktop. I like that better than the desktop icon in XP's quick-launch bar. Neither knows anout tabs within windows. I hope that gets fixed soon. So for "multiple programs with multiple windows open for days" I would give a slight edge to the Mac. The Mac's sidebar also greatly speeds file navigation. XP does not have anything like this. ************************************************************************ * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <== * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************************************************ * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header "X-No-Archive: yes" will not be archived ************************************************************************
