>> This thing is officaly a "Bad Idea". It is the most insane concept in >> computer science after Micro$oft Window$. For starters, lets look at >> what OSX is in reality. It is simply A BSD Unix kernel and shell, with a >> X frontend...From what I've heard, it sounds like os >> 9 is being run in the background to keep compatibility with MacOS >> software... > > Ugh. This sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Of course, with a > minimum memory requirement of 128 megs (double OS 9's, right?) this does > certainly sound like a plausible scenario, especially given how frugal other > Unix/frontend combinations are with the memory. A Duo list is seems a dumb place to rant. I just finished reading an OSX article in MacWorld which made a good point. Apple released the OSX "BETA" to anyone who wants it so they can get feedback from the people who really use the Mac. The power-users. Who else could run it through the ringer and show no mercy. Who else would be that brave. Have you told Apple what you think? They set up an area on their site just for this. I doubt they'll be looking in this list for our feedback. I've been using the Mac since 1989 and consider myself a power user. Frankly I don't have time to worry about all the underpinnings of the OS as long as it works right. I would use Windows...if...they...had...(uunnggh, sorry, I just felt a little faint after saying that) done it right. I want a powerful, stable, dependable machine and I don't much care what's at the heart of the OS as long as it provides what I need. Having helped many Mac owner/users over the years with training, troubleshooting and consulting I feel it's safe to say that over 90% of those users wont even realize (or care) what's under the hood as long as it gets them where they're going. And if it breaks down less, they'll be even more happy with their Mac. >> From what I've heard, it sounds like os >> 9 is being run in the background to keep compatibility with MacOS Duh. It's a beta. It's a beta. It's a beta so users still need to use their applications and such. With OSX BETA installed you are not left in the lurch. You can actually switch between OS9 & OSX without restarting! So you can still "BETA TEST" and get on with real life needs. Since there are no OSX compatible applications available there has to be some way to run your classic applications. Hence the need for large amounts of RAM. It takes a lot to BETA TEST one operating system while still being able to have your original OS9 available. This is why OSX beta, BETA (did I mention beta) requires 128MB RAM. Frankly, after I read the article on OSX B-E-T-A I was amazed at how great an effort Apple went to make this as painless as possible for a BETA test. When you install it your OS( is still completely intact. >> It is simply A BSD Unix kernel and shell, What the hell is that? Don't tell me. I don't care. Will it make my Mac better once it is out of BETA? I hope so. I hear Unix is supposed to be a wonderfully stable OS. If that's the case, it can only serve to make the Mac better. IMHO! I do have to commend you though, Carpman, on being brave enough to BETA test OSX. I just hope rants will be turned into objective feedback that Apple will listen to. -makmac -- Mark A. Kippert [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | Great Duo & 2400 stuff including 10/100 Ethernet for 2400s! Dr. Bott | Duo Batts too <http://www.drbott.com/prod/alist/duo.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
