on 9/27/01 2:13 AM, Craig Phillips at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have read the macaddict issues on OS X and I am lost. I simply > did not understand what I read. Are there articles or www-sites that > explains at the level of "OS X for dummies"? Why it is so great? I > hate buying a pig in a poke.
MacOS X is based on a UNIX kernel. All previously written MacOSes were Apple software with what is called single threaded operation. Bottom line is that the Apple OSes were easily crashed when an app crashed or misbehaved. The UNIX kernel is a miniature operating systemrunning under the Apple software that allows an app to crash without bringing down the entire ball O' wax. It is therefore more stable. It includes new software and runs a bit faster for a few things, but has no compelling reason for someone happy with their Mac to upgrade to it. Jim Snyder -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
