On Jun 11, 2005, at 12:51, Todd Russell wrote:
Okay, after the discussion on Classic mode, I got thinking, and I've
decided to do social experiment. :)
So, I want to hear from everyone on here who still uses OS 9 or 8 on
machines that are capable of running OS X. If you have a machine that
won't run OS X and can't afford a new machine, please don't answer
this because your reasons are obvious enough.
But, if you have a machine that can run OS X but choose not to, or if
you could easily afford a new machine that can run OS X but choose not
to, I want to hear your reasons why. As a computer geek, I am really
curious as to why anyone would use OS 8/9 when there is a much better
OS available for a reasonable price. If you think OS 9 is better, I
want to know your reasons. Also, if you are still using Classic a lot
in OS X, please give me those reasons as well.
Let me also say that I have some old Macs laying around that I
continue to use for various purposes that run old versions of the
OS(in fact I have an LC running right now to clean up an external SCSI
I sold to someone on the swap list). I do this because there is
nothing wrong with the machines and they are still useful for some
things, like kids games. So, don't bother replying with those type
situations. I'm interested in main-machine usage only, not hobby
machines or special purpose machines that still get used. These
machines generally wouldn't fit in the "can run OS X" category anyway.
After I have read all the initial round of responses, I will write one
blanket reply and may quote from several emails. I want to understand
why people even care whether or not Classic mode will still be
available on the Intel Macs. I also want to understand why people
tend to hang on to things as they are and often choose not to be in
the stream of progress, always looking for better tools.
Just curious,
Todd
Hello:
I like not having a task bar, Apple's clown software writers force it
on us without any alternative if we use Mac OpenStep X. I have a
suitable replacement for the Application menu but I have not found a
good replacement for the Apple menu. The only other reason that I like
Macintosh over Mac OpenStep X is that my copy of the program "Write
Now" does not work on Mac OpenStep X. My iMac is dual boot until I put
some version of Linux or BSD on it as well.
James
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