You're right about the behavior of the doc, but your opinion about what constitutes the best paradigm for computing may not be universally shared.
I didn't say it was THE best, just that it is the best for ME at this point in time.
* I keep the dock hidden, but use it mainly for launching programs.
Ditto
* I use Expose for switching, and enjoy the left sided icons in finder windows. I have used the advanced features of Panther to assign F1, F2, and F3 to Expose's functions, so I can hit them with the left hand. I also use hot corners, which work great.
I have only started using Panther this weekend so it will take me some time to get familiar with the new features. I have never liked "hot spots" as they can be activated unintentionally most of the time. I tried them with my previous Kensington TurboMouse software
* I maintain a favorites folder in the dock, so a click and hold allows me to find all my most-used programs with a simple click and hold.
So you don't put individual applications in the dock?
* I don't need to go into System prefs all that much, and appreciate that they are accessed in a somewhat different manner. This keeps them somewhat safe from accidental clicking and changing.
Same here, but I prefer using a menu to having to open a window. With a submenu under the System Preferences item in the "Apple" menu, it is just a little easier but has the safety that you mentioned
While neither Linux nor the terminal are things I like to dabble in, I find that the changes between OS 9.1 and OS X 10.3 are definitely in the direction of increased stability, usability, and productivity. They are also more intuitive for users who have not previously used OS 9. Still, there are so many options available to make X more 9-friendly if that is what you wish. Not too bad, in my opinion.
My main gripe is it was inferred that I am stupid or lazy because I "Think Different" and I don't do thing the way Steve Jobs says I should. That sounds like a Microsoft state of mind to me.
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