[oclug] MAC OS X GUI vs Linux vs Windows

[psaz at rogers.com]

I love the "hardcore" aspect of linux....the fact that I
can manipulate the OS to do what I want, without having to
 download or purchase tools continuously. I love how
 programming friendly it is. But many companies are pushing
 to make it the "Windows" of the future. Which brigns me to
 my question / oppinion.


I've used linux for about 2 years now, and I still hate the
 GUI...console is where its at. I'm sorry but KDE and GNOME
 are very nice, they have quite allot of very good
 features, but its still not as "reliable" or "efficient"
 as the Windows GUI. (I know...I said reliable and
 efficient when relating to a MS product :-| )


It could be the ports of linux I've been using, but I've
 found when KDE works, it works well, but when it doesnt
 work.... The interface is generally slower for Redraw and
 window creation than the MS coutnerparts etc.

It really pisses me off, cause that, and the fact that
 mozilla  butchers webpages when they are displayed, are
 the only thigns stopping me from moving to linux once in
 for all.

In comes MAC OS X: I've seen this thing in action....the
 GUI seems to be quite robust, some of the features are a
 little too "lovey dovey" but I like it. Plus the fact that
 its built on Unix really makes it a plus. Allmost wanna
 become a MAC user because of it :-|

Keep in mind, I havent used MAC or linux long enough to get
 over their shortcomings....but if linux is to become the
 desktop OS of the future, I wish it had a good GUI...kinda
 like MAC OS X.

Discuss.

Pierre

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