14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has been continually beating the old drum of superiority over Windows Vista. Even as Windows Vista hit the shelves while the extensively applauded Mac OS X Leopard is due sometime this spring, Apple still claims to produce the world's most advanced operating system. That's fine. It's a subjective view but it is fine nonetheless.
However, the real issue here is not that "Apple is still advancing the world's most advanced operating system", but the fact that one of their arguments is way off. "Unlike Vista, which comes in four distinct flavors at four distinct prices, each with its own distinct set of features (and each in 32- and 64-bit dialects), there's only one Mac OS X. It runs on every Mac. With a full set of features. That's just the way things are in the land of Mac - simple and straightforward," claims Apple.
Well, first off, there are a total of nine editions of Windows Vista. Even ten if you consider the Windows Vista Handcrafted Edition. And yet they all come in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. But how has Apple succeeded in making this a negative aspect is beyond me. I get it, you only go to a Mac store and ask for an iMac or a Mac Pro and you are all set.
But what if you are like me? What if you actually welcome the choice? What if you want to build your own system, from the ground up? What if you are fond of the right-click button? My home PC not only runs Windows, but Ubuntu too. What if instead of Vista Ultimate, you only need Home Basic? God forbid you will ever want something different than Mac OS X. Because the only choice is Windows. And since it runs on Macs...