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Takes a little time to get used to, but pays off.by - December 27, 2003
Pros: Of course, with any new thing, it takes time to get used to. Sure, the move from 9 to X may make you feel out of place, but you got to get used to it. If you want an OS the way you want it to be, make your own. Everyone has to adapt to a new OS. Once
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Sorta recommend: but Mac OS Classic was better though in terms of user interfaceby - November 29, 2003
Pros: -excellent graphics engine -improved finder
Cons: -Where's the application menu? I don't know what's the deal with the dock, it's clumsy, screen-hogging, and takes away the originality that Mac OS Classic had. They should at least have kept the application menu in addition to the dock, so users can have
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Long time Windows user -- no moreby - September 11, 2003
Pros: I used Microsoft products for years and know my way around the registry. I would never have switched to Mac OS 9 (or earlier), but a Unix based Mac OS X provides a nice alternative to XP. Apple got smart on this product. It's nice to have an alternativ
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Faithful Mac users, please read.by - September 7, 2003
Pros: What a piece of junk mac is, and OS X proves this. My wife has been using Mac for her design works for 10 years since art school, and I use it too since it's our only computer. I use PC at work and it is such a relief to go to my windows, use KAZA, Winamp
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Simply the best OS on the marketby - August 8, 2003
Pros: It has never crashed, and I run apps all day long. Everything is VERY intuitive. If I could, I would marry it. I can't wait until Mac OS 10.3 comes out.
Cons: It is still missing a few features. Apple will implement lots of user-requested features in Mac OS 10.3. Unfortunately, Adobe has abandoned this market, and never provides updates for its products. Some companies are forced to use Adobe products, thereby
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Rotten to the core!!by - July 31, 2003
Pros: Tidy sum for a dying corporation to fund covert efforts on some mysterious front that will translate into more pillaging of trusting Mac user saps.
Cons: You name it..my ass hurts!!
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Better than Windowsby - July 21, 2003
Pros: OS X v10.2 is stable, faster than 10.1, pretty easy to use, pretty, and there are great apps for it (ie.iTunes 4).
Cons: Just a few; steep system requirements, Sherlock doesn't search Google (but Safari does), and an expensive upgrade.
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i can't get it to crashby - June 29, 2003
Pros: the only time i need to restart is when i add or update programs. the ability to force quit a frozen program independently of other running programs is priceless. no more fiddling with all those os9 extensions, and classic mode runs my older programs seam
Cons: os x is a bit heavy and can slow down older machines (it is passable on my 400mhz g4). However, it is worth it considering how much time you save from not having to reboot-ever!
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Windows Destroyerby - June 18, 2003
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After working on a computer with Windows XP for a while, I enjoyed the OS much better than earlier Windows, but simply got used to the frequent crashing, annoying bugs and errors and all around difficulty in setting up a network. Once I got Jaguar, I never want to go back. The operating system NEVER crashes (and I mean NEVER), if a program fails - the whole system stays intact unlike OS 9. Anyone who has anything negative to say about Jaguar, doesn't understand the awesome potential - or hasn't worked with it long enough. With OS 10.2, Apple has proven that its OS is better than Windows.
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Stable and intuitveby - June 18, 2003
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OS X hides the complexities of having to know to operate an operating system. It provides a stable platform for a broad and feature rich set of applications.
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It's a pleasureby - June 18, 2003
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I'm running OSX 10.2.6, and it's a pleasure. OSX is not as effortless as OS 8 and 9 was/is, but to sit in front of the monitor and interact with the OS is a real pleasure. I bought a new Windows XP machine about 2 months ago so that I could run a particular flight sim, but XP is an uninspiring Ms. Hathaway to the Mac OSX Ellie May! I've turned the Windows machine on a total of 6 times in two months; I use the Mac for hours daily.
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What a big messby - June 18, 2003
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I'm a designer who was really looking forward to moving to OS X, but yike what a mess. It's kind of like a uber-geek in an Chanel dress: looks awesome, but as soon as it opens its mouth it's obviously a geek. Getting printers and fonts set up and all that other stuff is so techie now -- very Windows/UNIX like. And the little things get on your nerves: the dock is pretty, but it mixes open apps with your closed ones, making it tougher than the old dropdown to see what's open. Would it kill them to list them int he Finder menu? Lord knows it doesn't seem to actually find anything now -- unless I'm looking for a "Bluetooth device". Uh-huh. I find I'm working a lot slower, at least for now. It makes me feel like a real curmudgeon using it, and I mourn the simple elegance of OS 9. I can certainly see why Apple is giving away so much free software with it: you really need an incentive to deal with the networking and printers and fonts and everything else. It's like they threw 20 years of interface lessons out the window. Or out to Windows. That said, it is rock solid and I sure don't miss restarting all the time the way I used to have to. Anyway, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who doesn't like spending their spare time configuring and optimizing their computer. It's not yet the OS for the rest of us.
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The best UNIX out thereby - June 18, 2003
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I've been using UNIX systems for the past sixteen years. This is the first one that delivers both real power and a usable desktop experience. So when 10.3 comes out I'll be at the front of the queue - I'm convinced.
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Just like windowsby - June 18, 2003
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I heard that Apple payed Microsoft a lot of money to make OS X for them. I can't help but notice that X is a lot like Windows. Its pretty but it doesn't have the old mac charm that OS 9, 8, & 7 had. I got a new iBook a couple months ago and tried X out and i thought it was OK but shortly after I made it boot to 9.2. I hope that Apple doesn't totally abolish 9. If it does, Im going back to a typewriter.
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*gasp* computers can do that?by - June 14, 2003
Pros: quite simply, experience the future, now. There are now 2 levels of computers - those running os x & everything else. Whats the point in running anything else?
Cons: my only qualm is that you can't "pick-up" file names in save dialogues... but i can live with that.
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Great Thingby - April 19, 2003
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I've been using PC's for a long time. So, I decided to buy a macintosh for a change. And it is great. It's much easier to use comparing to PC's. And the speed of it is surprisingly fast, . Before, I used to have all this error's and things on my PC. And the softwares are all mixed up. And the OS X, is just so neat, so good, and surprisingly easy to use. Changing from PC's to mac I don't think is a hard thing!
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Simply the best OSby - April 10, 2003
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This is the most stable OS I have used (and that includes Windows XP). It runs as smooth as silk.
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Why did I wait?!by - March 9, 2003
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OS X is the best operating system I have ever used...hands down. Some argue that their is just not enough software for the Mac. EVERY piece I need is available (Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Chat, Scanner, Eudora...everything...and no viruses, trojans or worms!)
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Makes XP look like farm machineryby - March 9, 2003
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It's beautiful, elegant, simple, and pretty bulletproof. The biggest issue I faced was finding updated drivers for certain peripherals. I'm phasing out my PCs and replacing them with Macs.
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Gets better with every upgrade!by - February 18, 2003
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Like the rest of the world, I don't think Apple should have charged the full $129 if you're using some form of OSX. With that said... It's excellent software. I started with 10.1 on a 400mhz G3 and it ran like a dog. By the time 10.5 came around it was running much faster. I have since bought a flat panel iMac and run 10.2.4 on both my iMac and my old G3, and they both run perfectly fine. Withe every minor release, the software fixes tiny bugs and improves it's speed. If you're a die-hard OS9 fan, I urge you to bite the bullet and make the switch. I'm sure that will happen the day Quark pulls their thumbs out their @$$'s and FINALLY releases their long overdue OSX version.
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All in all excellent...by - February 16, 2003
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An excellent OS with a bunch of features. Easy too use, easy to get familiar with. Performance is OK, but Apple should give some more control over desktop animations & FXs. I'd like to decide by myself, how much performance is wasted by transparent window etc. Nothin the less: MacOS Jag is real good work..
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Excellent upgrade for slow macs.by - February 7, 2003
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I have a PowerPC 350Mhz Macintosh with 320 MB of RAM. When I install MacOS X 10.1 from 9.1, I noticed that the OS X was slower than the previous one. So I install OS X 10.2 and I rapidly noticed that this is the real upgrade from 9.x MacOS. The system is very responsive, I don't think that my old PowerPC is slow any more. Excuse my english
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Best consumer OS everby - February 7, 2003
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Stable, pretty, fast, secure, flexible, standards compliant, easy to use, powerful, tons of software (retail and from the Linux world), true plug and play, zeroconf support (rendevouz), CUPS printing supports just about any printer ever made, excellent multi-processor support, and comes with nice free wallpaper.
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Too Clunky!by - February 3, 2003
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I have been using Mac OS since 7.0 came out in the early 90's. The latest vesion of the Mac OS just seems to get in the way. It reminds me of a waiter at a restaurant who is always pestering you instead of serving you. Like waiters, the best OS is the one that serves you without being noticed and lets you get your work done. Frankly, all I want is an operating system that will run my apps and not crash. Apple has overdone it with OS X. It is pretty but it's always in your face. This wouldn't be so bad since you could always chose to load 9.2 or 10 whith a new computer. I was informed yesterday that all 2003 Macs are shipped with a chip on the motherboard that PREVENTS you from loading 9.2. I find it unbelievable that they would intentionally sabotage their own products to force you to use their new OS. If it is so great, why would they resort to these tactics? As I said, I have been a big fan of the Mac for over 10 years but now I'm seriously considering switching to PCs.
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not any better then windowsby - January 27, 2003
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I am a long time windows+unix user that decided to switch to Mac. I have to say that it is not even close to what I expected. G4 is noisy like hell. OS 10.2.2 keeps going into the panic mode. Nice idea but after spending almost 3K I am not sure that I did a right thing.
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I wishby - January 21, 2003
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I am a windows user i wish i could have this but seeing that i am dumb and keep on buying pc's i cant soo i dont recommend it
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OS X as it should beby - January 11, 2003
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This is indeed the operating system I expected when I first switched from OS 9 to 10.1. Jaguar fills in the gaps left in 10.1 and adds much improved stability and ease of use. Like most others, I was annoyed by the price of the upgrade less than a year after buying a new mac with 10.1. Espescially since most of the improvements seemed to come in Apple's redundant "iSoftware" applications that mirrored other apps I was already satisfied with. However, after exploring jaguar and it's integrated software architecture, I have to say I'm sold. It's really the details of this upgrade that make it worthwhile. But where were they a year ago?
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Not yet...by - December 22, 2002
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OS X may actually get into life with G5 running at 3 MHz...great looking and fun, but still much too slow.
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Don't try booting in OS 9by - December 18, 2002
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I'm really rather neutral. I'm a graphic designer and have worked on MAC's since 93. That said I'm not very literate in the software/ networking language or what GREAT networking abilities it has with Windows - Who cares. I just want to crank out work on my computer. When I decided that I needed an upgrade from my '97 iMac with 40G external hard drive I purchased the G4 with dual 867 processor. Thank god it came with Jaguar OS after reading and hearing the horror stories of OS X.1, however they still somewhat persist. I say this because I was reading my owners manual and decided "wouldn't it be neat to boot up in OS 9 then I might be able to use Adobe Streamline" (why Adobe got rid of this I'll never know). Anyhoo- I selected OS 9 in the system pref's and rebooted only to have my new computer take a SERIOUS NOSE DIVE to the feared FLASHING "?". What a perfect start to an evening before the Soprano's finale. After calling Apple support their solution ended up being reinstall the OS. Brilliant advice - with what little tech knowledge I have even I knew to do that. But do I dare rebot in OS 9 - HELL NO!!! On top of that I use PC zips and burn CD's with work to be produced - now odd little 1k files with "._filename" appear along with the actual file - what's up with that? OS in a nutshell is quirky and I'm just accepting it. I did get Adobe Streamline to work eventually with help and my UMAX scanner. Just as when I bought my iMac in '97 USB was just coming out and there was very little you could do with regards to hardware. I'm sure the new Jaguar OS will eventually have its way. -A
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The Way It Should Beby - December 16, 2002
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Simply put: This is the future and I like it. After years of coddling Windows, it was such a relief to have such a well designed OS. Yes, 10.2 still has limitations but these will be fixed in time and are not as serious as the problems I faced as a M$ Windows user.
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Can One Operating System do it All?by - December 9, 2002
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Yes it can, Mac OS 10.2 is truely what we need for this "digital world" or ours. The greatest MP3 player, iTunes, is so easy to use, a great way to store, burn, and rip your mp3 or audio cds. You can even listen to online radio in this nice little box, which also has great built in visuals. iPhoto, much like iTunes in design is again simple and a great way to store your photos in one easy to use program. I could write a huge paper on the pros on Mac OS 10.2, there are very few cons. One of the cons is it is a memory hog, I would not run anything less then 256 mb ram, it is graphically oriented, and that takes alot of power, so spend the extra $100 bucks or whatever it is and upgrade that. Other then that its a great operating system. I recently had my computer side by side with a XP computer, and let me tell you, all eyes where on my Mac OS 10.2, most remarked how easy it was to use, how fast it was, and just how great it looked. So all of you who are in the market for a new computer with a new operating system, check out www.apple.com for more info about OS 10.2, but take my advice it is more stable, eye pleasing, easy to use the XP. email me if you want to ask me about macs @ wonderings@hotmail.com
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Makes me want to throw rocks at my Windows machine.by - December 9, 2002
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Because of the excellent display, ease of use, and graphics strengths, I replaced my wife's tired old Windows box with a 17-inch iMac, waiting until they came with 10.2 installed. I started with an Apple ][ Plus in 1982. I've worked in product development for a major software company, been a computer consultant, and am now considered a software magician in the local government agency I work for. I've set up a LOT of computers for people using DOS and Windows, but never had an experience like setting up my wife's iMac. I plugged it into the spare EtherNet connection (left behind when my son moved out), plugged it into the power - and it just worked! It detected the network, connected itself, and bing! ready to go. I've NEVER had that happen with a DOS or Windows machine. Weeks later, I'm still amazed. For a capable non-power user like my wife, 10.2 is excellent. So many things work so easily and straightfowardly. Dragging pictures around her Mac really makes me want to throw rocks at my own Windows box. For myself, I'd like a 2-button wheel mouse and richer keyboard command options. But when I replace this old Dell, I want a Mac running 10.x.
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Outstanding OSby - December 8, 2002
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Significant improvement over 10.1.x. Was running 10.1.3 before Jaguar and had trouble copying and pasting between Classic and OS X apps. The upgrade fixed that problem. Steady as a rock. The days of unstable operating systems is over...at least for us Mac users. Just the other day I had to format the HD of my Windows machine to reinstall Windows 98...to overcome the dreaded "comctl32.dll" crash, which CANNOT be fixed by a normal OS re-installation. Some folks buy new PC's to overcome this crash. Jaguar absolutely mauls Windows.
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the Dysney OSby - December 7, 2002
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An operating system is supposed to stay in the background, to help you use applications. When the OS tries to be the star, getting more and more bloated so that you need to buy bigger, and more expensive hardware, then it is a failure but also a way to hustle you.
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the 10.1 final version is the 10.2by - November 11, 2002
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well, at last all promised in the 10.1 be in the 10.2 ! well, then I must pay ? No more fire to my money, no more pay for apple soft ! I now think to swith to window XP !yes, the other side of apple(user)
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Unix on a Mac? How can you go wrong!by - November 9, 2002
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Unix IS the best operating system available today. It is 100 times more stable than Windows 2000, and 100 times more powerful.
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Easy and Sturdy, Impossible to Beatby - November 7, 2002
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This is a total winner. It has not crashed once on me unlike my old windows machine. It makes everything from finding files to making a home network a snap. It is well worth the upgrade price.
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jaguar should have been OS X 10.0by - October 27, 2002
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As a switcher I have a G3 Powerbook 400Mhz which I bought to test the water before buying a G4 Imac 800Mhz. Jag runs great on both, I have had no issues whatsoever. Having said that I had no problems with 10.1 apart from a ridiculous USB adsl modem from alcatel - AVOID IT! Jag is noticeably quicker than 10.1, and the extra features are nice and definatley the way forward, but I don't think it is worth £99. If you can get it cheap I think you will be pleased, if not its still worth it but it will leave you feeling a little bit robbed. I for one will not pay for any further upgrades until OS11. It's true that even Microsoft gives away it's service patches, but Jag is more than just a fix, not a patch for poorly written software. The hardware rendering is REALLY cool, but doesn't speed up windowing operations that much, what it does do is free up the processor time allowing you to do more work at a time - it's efficient. Overall, is it worth it, well I think so, but I use it everyday. If you don't I would wait until they discount it.
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Jaguar redefines Unix and the Macintoshby - October 24, 2002
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With every Get Info window of a file or folder containing the ability to edit permissions, with a Terminal (in /Applications/Utilities/) has full fledged support for FreeBSD commands and manuals, Java, PC networking, support for Microsoft Office, support for even Windows XP under emulation (a $225 commercial package by Connectix) which supports 12 operating systems simultaneously, support for common unix print system using gimp-print, support for Twain returns to Mac OS X, support for 3 button mice, and future support of auto-recognizing peripherals with Rendezvous, Jaguar is everything both Macintosh and Unix should be, with much less complexity than any other Unix OS
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Beautiful and Robustby - October 23, 2002
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OS X is easy to use, stable, and doesn't bombard you with wizards and messages bothering you which icons you've clicked. It's multilingual support is amazing. Graphics are stunning, UNIX integration is impressive. And the operating system is fun.
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Scrap on a PowerBook G3by - October 23, 2002
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On a Wallstreet/Lombard PowerBook G3 is really INCOMPLETE. No DVD Player, so OS 8.6 or 9 is STILL necessary. Also, No Ati Drivers so the Video is REALLY POOR. Only a FEW drivers for USB support, if you have a USB burner, check the availability of patches for OS X. Jaguare is very stable and fastest, but INCOMPLETE.
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Jaguar ROCKS!!!!!!!!by - October 20, 2002
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Stuck with OS9 until Jaguar. I use WinMe too. Jag kicks butt on both. It is so superior to Windows it's not funny!!
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Tremendousby - October 16, 2002
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I got Jaguar for my very first Mac...all I can say is that I doubt I'll look at PC's the same way again..
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The best OS there isby - October 16, 2002
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Only Microsoft apps ever crash, but the system is untouched. I love it. Plays MP3s, DVDs, edits movies, surfs the internet and emails out of the box. With a decent word processor included it would be perfect.
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good riddance Windows!by - October 15, 2002
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Made the 'Switch" to Titanium G4 w/ 10.2. No crashes, no stoppages, no slow downs. Appleworks opens all MS Office docs flawlessly. Get a mac and get jaguar!
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must have for die hard macsby - October 15, 2002
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finally mac has done something right! they should've waited for the 10.1 release till now, but guess that's their market strategy. as stability and quality are concerned, it won't get better than this. any future improvements would just be adding features, bells and whissles to 10.2, but THIS is the optimum config!! take a look yourself!
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Near Perfect OSby - October 15, 2002
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when you can say that the only time you have to restart is when you install a system update...that's impressive. i am so impressed with 10.2. great stability, connects to a PC network without a sweat! i brought it out to my work were we have over 5,000 PC/Mac/UNIX's on a network. no problems. my only quirks with the OS is that i wish the interface was more customizable. i love aqua, i love the transparency, shadows, etc... (lets see Windows handle all that as well as X does) but i want to be able to choose more colors and to do some UI tweaks. (gotta miss kaleidoscope)
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Much quicker than 10.1.5by - October 14, 2002
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Personally, I'm very pleased with Jaguar (10.2). Every area of the operating system runs faster. Sherlock is pretty cool too! Beyond the speed my second favorite option is being able to see your Mac from Windows PC's. I really like that. When I'm at work it makes it easier for me to let other browse to my Mac.
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Much better and easier than windows XPby - October 13, 2002
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I think that apple definately knows how to make a operating system easy while still having all the same properties (plus more) as others. Windows on the other hand is very very dificult, I can't find anything.
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Great, for everything that I need!by - October 11, 2002
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I've just read through all of the thumbs down for Jaguar(I want to see why people don't like it) It has always worked fine for me. I have a three year old G3 and it works fine. I like the new Quarts Extreme(It really makes reading the screen all that much better *Proper Grammer, no, but I dont care). And as some of the negative comments say, that it doesn't have as many programs as windows, well it has all that it needs, and the programs actually work well. I am a programmer and the Developer that came with it is much better than the other ones that cost money. In conclusion, I think that this is definatally a step in the right direction, keep it up Apple!
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Pretty good georgby - October 7, 2002
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I upgraded straight from OS 9.1 to Jaguar. I had heard lots of stories about OS X, about how no printers work, your internet connections don't work etc. They didn't apply to me at all. I didn't even need to install any printer drivers for my Canon BJC 2100, and the internet setup was fine, because I had a hard copy of all the details the upgrade manual said you needed. Jaguar wasn't as stable as I'd hoped though. It's doing well now, but I had lots of problems early on. Classic sucks. It's a pain to start it up and it's the messiest thing about 10.2. Also, when I did an "erase, then install" from the Jaguar install discs, they didn't put a classic OS on. I don't know why that happened and I had a huge saga trying to get OS 9.2 on my system. You need classic to install classic. I tried starting up off my old 9.1 install CD, but I couldn't install properly because it wanted to install over 10.2 and it couldn't do it. Then I ended up copying the system folder from the install disc into the classic folder in the OS X system. This also didn't work, because apparently you can't use that system folder as a startup disk in OS 9. But since I now had a version of OS 9 on my comp, I could install from the OS 9 disc. But it installed the system folder into the root, rather than the classic folder. Then I had two classic systems on my computer and the one that worked was in the wrong spot. I couldn't switch the classic system folders around, because "this folder belongs to the system and can't be erased", or something like that. (I worked out how to change the ownership and privileges later). Any way, after starting up off the OS 9 install disc, I managed to switch the system folders around, because the OS X privileges weren't in action. Then I had a phantom "desktop OS 9" alias in my root that I couldn't get rid of. Anyway, after all that Jaguar was still worth it. There are three things about OS X that are worth upgrading for (from 9.x anyway). The Dock (combining the ugly control strip, the apple menu and the application menu perfectly), Background tasking (thank you Apple), and the System Preferences application (replaces those messy control panels). I didn't pay for Jaguar, my mother borrowed it from her school she teaches at to keep our home computer up to date with the school computers. I wouldn't pay A$250 or whatever it is for Jaguar, but it certainly is a brilliant operating system.
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Get Rid of The Dockby - October 6, 2002
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I just got a G3/700 iBook pre-loaded with Jaguar and it's agonisingly slow in many ways. Reboot into 9.2.2 and it's a new machine. I have two ISPs and only one works with 10.2 - both work with 9. Memo to Apple: Remove the Dock and restore the top right menu - much easier to navigate to and it doesn't get in the way when you don't want it. And speed up moving and copying functions!
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Totally out of siteby - October 5, 2002
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very stable and just smokes on doing any graphic work- only falt is that .mac is not well though out by asking us to pay for something most of us got for free with iTools.
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really stable, really fast, Really cool.by - October 2, 2002
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This is the best OS on the planet. Probably in the Galaxy. Maybe in the Universe.
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seriously get out of your windows worldby - October 1, 2002
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I am a mac user and very proud of it. The mac OS only gets better and better as time goes on. The only reason I can suggest going to a windows based computer is if your into illegal movies (which I dont recommend) but thats it. I use windows xp at work and I must laugh when I here that its crash proof, the first time I used xp it crashed just loading a system tools to see what the computers system specs are. Anyways, my mac has been up and running for 6 months with maybe 2 or 3 restarts for updates and I have no problems. Also I would like Windows try and make a better mp3 player then itunes. please email me if you want to chat or debate about windows and mac or something, it is after all just computers and not that big of a deal, but its always fun to debate wonderings@hotmail.com
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Great upgrade from OS9 or older so-so upgrade to 10.1by - September 29, 2002
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I have a home network of two PCs and three Macs(120 w/8.6, iMac 10.2 and B&W 10.2)I now can transfer data between my PCs and Macs equally easy. No need for third-part software. It's wonderful.
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Simply the best OS availableby - September 29, 2002
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Minor complaints about missing features really do not stack up to the overall wealth of its tools. Sherlock is much better, it is much faster and totally robust. Not even a comparrison to XP!
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Good upgrade, although expensiveby - September 26, 2002
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I like 10.2 overall. I think that the $129 was a bit much to pay, but overall it is a great version of OS X. Virtually never crashes. The Windows integration is cool. The ability for it just to work is great. Yea Apple!
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Apple is beginning to unravel againby - September 25, 2002
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I have two computers at home running Windows 98 and Windows XP. I just bought a Mac with this latest OS for my kids and wife. Summary: This new OS is for Mac users who naively believe the new Apple "Switch Adds" and who have been trained to think that they have found computing 'Holy Grail' and who believe that Macs never crash and who believe that that Mac are Roll Royces and who believe that form is more important than function and who believe that whining and complaining is a productive part of computing, etc, etc, etc..... as per Mac owners. Now, for the truth: the new operating system is already a window and will continue to be so until Apple drops its arrogance and start working with peripheral manufacturers and software developers for better support of their ware. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
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This makes 10.1 look sloowby - September 21, 2002
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QUALITY: Some things I wish were in the release aren't and need a third-party download. (ASM is one.) It all comes down to Apple's providing the same interface we all knew and loved under OSs 6 to 9. 10.2 is getting there, but it's not quite there yet! But then there are features in 10 that we could only dream of in OS 9 (running my so-slow USB scanner in the background, burning CDs in the background, etc., etc.) FEATURES: The biggest improvements are the multithreaded Finder and the general speed-up of the system. Speed is almost back to OS 9 levels. (Now, I no more want to go back to 10.1 than I want to go back to 9.) Pretty well everything else seems to be improved in one way or another - mostly the system seems to be running on a 25% to 50% faster machine. And THAT alone is worth the $129!!! STABILITY: This is hard to quantify. Three crashes in 11 months on 10.1 (All Virtual PC related); No crashes on 10.2 at all. Big Deal! SUPPORT: I installed 10.2 last week and so far have downloaded 3 painless updates. The first two came as one and required a restart. The last didn't even require a restart.
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Yes you can!by - September 18, 2002
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Buckeye, quote: " I've used Windows all my life (and I continue to do so), and although OS 10.2 is vastly superior than what Microsoft offers, there are nevertheless features availabe to a Wintel machine missing from OSX. I would like to see the implementation of a two button mouse at least." Just because it doesn't come prepackaged with a 2 button mouse doesn't mean you can't use one. Just plug in any USB 2-3 button mouse and it works. You get menu options just like in the Windoze world. I have a 4 button mouse with scroll wheel working on my Mac running OS X right now.
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A must have upgradeby - September 17, 2002
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This upgrade is one to get. Sure it costs a little money, but it's well worth it. For those of you who complain that is shouldn't be US$129.00, well... apple isn't gonna change that, and why should they. OS X cost 129.00 and this version is virtually a whole new OS. I would compare it with upgrading from win95 to winXP. (try to do that for only 129.00
) Anyway, stability is great, here's an example of my current uptime (found by typing "uptime" in the terminal.app) 12:07AM up 6 days, 12:46, 3 users, load averages: 4.27, 3.65, 3.41 I installed jag 6 days ago, and it's been running strong. Oh, and that is off a 400mhz g3. My G4 cube just got installed with jag yesterday, and it's running just as well. I recommend it to anyone who has a mac faster than 300mhz.
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OS 10.2 = sheer blissby - September 17, 2002
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I recently switched from a PC running WInXP to a 14" Ibook. I could not be HAPPIER! Multitasks smooth as glass even for a G3 CPU. Since it was a recent purchase 10.2 was only $19.95, a killer deal. Network printing was the only hurdle, but, it was solved by Apple support. Did I say I was happy?
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Macs are too slowby - September 16, 2002
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I have used macs running system 7 upto OX X 10.1.5 and I find the new OS X to be extremly slow - simple tasks like loading the OS tkes over 2 minutes (it took a little over a minute to load system 8.5 on an older Popwer PC). I have also used windows adn I find windwos 2000 to be much more stable, faster and much more intuitive than the bloated, over-proced yet pretty OS X.
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my windows machine is now a doorstopby - September 16, 2002
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saying windows xp is like the macintosh is like finding a potato that looks like jesus and saying that you've witnessed the second coming.
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Windows XP is betterby - September 15, 2002
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If your looking for a stable OS, for a 100 bucks, then look no further than Windows XP. Unless your a programmer that needs the new Mac OS, I wouldnt even bother buying a mac because of all the incompatability, but Windows XP has the same problems but is supported by more software and hardware manufacturers. I have Windows ME and Windows XP on 1 comp due to some program diffrences.
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Not worth $129by - September 15, 2002
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Finished loading 10.2 and I am completely underwhelmed. I've heard reports justifying the price tag because 10.2 was like a whole new OS. Absolutely false. It is true that it is a bit snappier, and there are a few new apps (iSync- good if you have Bluetooth fone, iCal- An organizational calender, iChat- AIM is better, but does include Rendevous), but overall it is the same as 10.1.5. I'm sure for most users it is not worth paying for, try Hotline or Limewire.
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Runs well on my B&W G3/400by - September 15, 2002
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I actually enjoy using 10.2 on my G3 400/512MB RAM. It runs well and is extremely stable. I have been using OS X since the beta and I enjoy it more and more.
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worthy upgrade with nice speed increase!by - September 15, 2002
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I purchased MacOSX through an educational discount. I believe it is well worth the price -- I wish that there was an upgrade incentive for previous OSX'ers. That's the only 'con'. Everything else rocks -- stability is very impressive -- no problems whatsoever -- all my OSX apps are well behaved. Best of all, the speed increase on both my G4/Dual 450 and Pismo 400 is substantial. Particularly the Pismo 400 has a marked improvement. Load times from cold-boot are impressive. I'm at my login window in under 12 seconds! If you're on the fence about upgrading to Jaguar from an earlier version of OSX, go for it! If you're a die-hard Mac 'classic' user -- now's the best time to migrate to OSX!
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pricey but worth it overallby - September 14, 2002
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stable, fast, improved feature set, beautiful. The only down side is the price.
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noticeable improvement from 10.5by - September 14, 2002
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Just for comparison, I looked through the comments in the board talking about SP1 for windows XP. It made me glad I switched to Mac OS. at least 50% of the comments, even the positive ones, spoke about all the problems the writer had which SP1 did or didn't fix. roughly 40 percent of the total comments were negative, and it was clear that most of them were not Mac agent provataceurs spamming since they were talking about detailed problems of people who obviously spent a lot of time with windows. In my experience, OS 10.2 markedly improved almost all aspects of the user experience, speed, reliability, waking up from sleep, etc. I have an new model iBook, and I recommend anyone with one to upgrade right away. I am still trying to figure out if there is any way to use one iTunes directory for multiple user accounts. I tried making a symbolic link from the command line, but that thoroughly confused iTunes, since it modified the permissions every time it launched from a new user. any ideas?
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Get itby - September 13, 2002
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10.2 has far fewer glitches than 10.1.5. The additional features and improvements in the OS make upgrading worth the price.
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Apple takes it to the next levelby - September 13, 2002
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This version is outstanding!!! I think $129 is a bit steep, but mine came with a new system. The features rock, and believe it or not, the interface looks even better than 10.1. The problems are minor, such as the modem acting "goofy" and my computer having start-up and shut-down problems such as starting up with a prompt on the screen and shutting down by itself. Honestly, though, I feel these are minor glitches that Apple will correct in subsequent updates. Nothing major, and nothing being a consistent problem. Get it if you can!!!
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Good move; real production OSby - September 12, 2002
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This is the OSX we were all waiting for since public beta. It's fast.It has a good compatibility with standards. There are still some bugs (DVD, Terminal,...) and it's quite hard to compile things under it, but it will be fixed with 2.1 . This is an important move for all customers. I hope Apple will do their best to continue this way
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What a working environment!by - September 11, 2002
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Awesome! Is to Windows what Windows is to MS-DOS. Unix based stability and diverse functionality (networkability with just about anything worth connecting to). I can't see myself switching back to Windows...my PC has been retired to backup mail checker and internet access tool. Period.
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It's a very good OS...by - September 10, 2002
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10.2 is really a solid and easy-to-use OS laden with useful apps. I am very satisfied with it. However, the price is a bit steep, considering that I'm just a poor college student... I've used Windows all my life (and I continue to do so), and although OS 10.2 is vastly superior than what Microsoft offers, there are nevertheless features availabe to a Wintel machine missing from OSX. I would like to see the implementation of a two button mouse at least. Other than that, I'm really satisfied with everything. Just based on the technical merit and the usibility of OSX alone, I'd recommend it to anyone because it's as good as it can be, really.
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Quite Near Perfectby - September 10, 2002
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Has anyone ever said that about Windows? Jaguar is surprisingly faster and it finally lets the G4 processor perform to its potential. The new features such as itunes 3 and Sherlock 3 are awesome. The graphics are much faster and the whole thing is much more responsive. I'm glad I only had to pay $20 for the upgrade, but I would have gladly paid the $130 if I had to, since this is a completely overhauled OS.
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Can you love your computer?by - September 10, 2002
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...yes you can! 10.2 definitely speeds things up...especially OpenGL! +20fps in Quake3. Super fast web surfing in Chimera.
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early adapters stop complainingby - September 10, 2002
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If you decided to be an early adapter and be one of the people who just have to have that new technology, then you have indicated that you as a consumer are a risk taker and less price sensitive. I have used Macs and PCs for years, but I don't consider my self and innovator so I wait until OS X 10.2 comes out before investing. Stop complaining, the upgrade is worth every penny. If you don't like it, go back to using widows and stop complaining. You can't drive a Porshe and complaing about how much it cost to have one.
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excellent...but could be betterby - September 9, 2002
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Truly the best commercially available system software, and a significant upgrade. I can't go back to OS9! However, the installer lacks a custom install option to download specific elements of the system, and it owuld be nice if the users feature could extend to partitioned disks - as it is the users files reside on the OSX disk/partition.
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A must get for the Apple communityby - September 9, 2002
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This is an alsome update. I got it on the first day. very very good. for all of you people who are upset over the little small reasons you shouldn't be. EG.. there is no free upgrade. But atleast it's cheaper and better than windows and apple worked hard on this one
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Do a clean install (erase & install)by - September 7, 2002
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I think Jaguar is an exceptional OS (for any machine). It's stability is incredible. It was up for a month and a half running 14 applications *constantly*. The only restart was due to a system upgrade. I don't the last time the XP box in my lab crashed. But since all anybody uses it for is Explorer, I cannot form a solid opinion on its stability (XP). The only problem I've had is when putting my machine (Titanium Book) to sleep? IT CRASHES!!! The solution was simple: Backup your HD; reinstall Jaguar using the Erase & Install option; copy your user preferences, address book, etc.
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jaguar ate my baby!by - September 7, 2002
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jaguar is the greatest thing that has happened to computing in a long long time. if you are a serious computer user, developer, or networking geek, you need jaguar
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Speed me up, Scotty!by - September 6, 2002
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I just installed OS X 10.2 on my 600mhz iMac. It doesnt look much different than the OS X 10.1.5 I was running previously but the speed increase is incredible. Boot up time and application run and process times seem to be greatly reduced, especially with Officex.Mac. Yes I think I could have survived with the old OSX for another few months, but If you have the cash, go for it. Just a tip, remember to save your internet modem info, especially for cable as this gets blown out when you install the new OSX. Have fun!!
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Excellent Upgrade!by - September 5, 2002
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This new OS is extremely stable, very fast, and very easy to install. It takes a while to get used to the new architecture, but the features are very useful. The computer seems to be a much smoother machine now with 10.2 on it. Makes my Windows machine at work feel like a Fischer-Price attempt at computering!
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Revolutionaryby - September 5, 2002
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Jaguar is night and day compared to 10.1.5. Some of these reviews including CNET's really convey how much has changed in this release. It is faster, more stable, has much improved graphics and look and feel, and has tons of added features. It quite simply is the best OS out there today no question.
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Too expensive for G3's owners.by - September 3, 2002
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Too expensive for G3's owners because it doesn't have improvements for G3s. This is a G4 software. Not intended for G3. STILL NO DVD PLAYER for Lombard and Wallstreet PowerBooks.
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I paid $79.00 through Amazonby - September 2, 2002
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For a very limited time, Amazon ran a $50.00 rebate of Jaguar. I probably would not have paid the $129.00 for budget reasons. I have truly enjoyed this upgrade. I love all the added features to Sherlock. I also like the added feature to mail. The Inkwell desktop drawing program (which can be great for desktop or projected presentations). Someone mentioned about the Calendar program (I am exited about this feature which I am told will be added at a later date. I though OSX was great, but I do think the new features deeply enhance an already good OS. Networking with PC is a GREAT addition as our IT department shys away from having a Mac come close to their PCs. They think it will give their PCs a "virus". Well, I am hoping this will help to streamline things for them because they just don't want to bother learning anything about mac. Overall: great OS!
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Gorgeous, fast and stable!by - September 2, 2002
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The improvements over 10.1.5 are instantly visible. Makes Windows XP look like the clumsy clone it is.
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Fabulous and worth the priceby - September 1, 2002
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I've used Macs since they first appeared and this is the best ever. I'm one of those who just before the release bought OS X 1.3 and had to pay full price again. Well Worth It. Wouldn't be without it. Everyone with a Mac shoud buy it. Mail is great. I've abandoned the buggy Eudora with miserable support. Applecare has been amazingingly helpful.
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A good OS to invest inby - September 1, 2002
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With the Windows compadability and the quicker response of applilcations (not to mention Classic), the upgrade was worth the investment. Althought this is probably what OSX should have been when launched it is great to have it now. If you want a version to really settle down with, Jaguar would probably be one to consider.
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rendezvous rules!by - August 31, 2002
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10.2 includes a new networking technology that requires absolutely no configuration called rendezvous. two computers can be connected using a crossover cable and they will connect and work together instantly without any setup at all. iChat lets you talk over rendezvous, and printers can be added w/o any setup. rendezvous is how networking is going, and it rocks!
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Definitely must have upgrade.by - August 31, 2002
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No upgrade pricing ? Please have a look at MS update prices before complaining about a $ 129 price tag for a full version!
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XP can only dream!by - August 31, 2002
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Afer being an xp user who upgraded from wiindows 95 all the way up the product line I must say macs are not at all bad like people say! I happened to be going to a nearby mall and saw an apple store so i went inside to see for myself if my friends were telling the truth. WOW were they ever wrong!! My freiends are pretty geeky and they know windows and are comfortable with windows a lot an di never thought they could be wrong about naything! It looks liek they wer ejust hating the mac becaus ethey were scared of it. They would be in a world where they werent so comfy and so of course they would talk bad about something they do not know about. Peaople are always scare dof what they dont know and man my friends muct have been shaking in their boots about macs! While they wer etelling me how good XP wilbe and etc etc i still found i had to tell them to come over and fix my dell becuase the thing would not boot. They had to come over and install new things a lot of times too just to keep me "running". totally not what they nor Ms had promised! If it wa so good then why were they always having to fix it! In windows i have always felt i had to watch what i do and kinda do the "balancing act" to just keep my box alive. i am pretty computer saavy but not nearly goo denough to keep windows up and running. But on my mac after using 10.1 first then moving up to Jaguar, The MAC is so cool and stable! i never knew using a computer could be so rewarding and fun! It seems all the people who told me not to get a mac "becuase you cant do anything with them" were just scared pc bigots fearfull that there is actually an alternative choice! When MS told me XP would be "stable and 10 times more reliable than windows 98" I fell into the trap and beleived them! Then i was wondering why i would get blue screens in winamp and wondering why it wouldnt exit programs sometimes if i was using the computer for more than 3 days max. and dont even try to keep the computer on without constantly logging out or it will crash! Logging out only helps for a short time though and an eventual restart WILL be needed in like 3 days. and thats when i am barey doing anything. And its even funnier that MS bases their stability resuts on an E-Teting labs setup! they had 4 windows XP machines set up for a whole week doing nothing but running applications. and instead of reporting 4 computers running for a week, they repoted it as "Windows XP is far superio to windows 98 whn running for 31 DAYS!" how did they get such a large number if they only ran 4 computers for 7 days! i bet they will say windows is the best just because they ran a thousand pc's for a day and didnt have a problem! "We have shown in our tests that XP can run for 1000 days without any problems". GIMME A BREAK! looks like the proof is in the pudding! i can literally Kepp my new mac on for 3 weeks straight running all the high end apps such as Maya, (which looks so buch better in osx!), Photoshop 7, MaxPaine, Quake three arena, Ottomatc (coolest game ever!), and on top of that i can just chat and IM people an dnot have to feel "limited while doing a balancing act" ike in windows. macs have with features i never new existed in the AIM for mac! ichat is cool but i still think AIM is more feature rich. And for all the posts where people just dis on the mac becuase whatever insecurity and social problems the person may have, get a life! most of the negative feedback in here is from idiotic no brain slobs , that have to go around and make trouble! mac users are too busy having fun and being creative to have time to go around dissing pc's all the time! and it sems that mac users know both MAC and Windows! so any review i have sfar read about the problems in windows see to actually be REAL an dnot som elittle 13 year old trying to make himself feel good about his windows purchasing mistake. the pc's speak for themesleves by crashing , corrupting their dll's and not being able to reliably (XP is way more stable than 98 i will say! but no where near as satble as os x)! Seems liek the only mac problems in here are the price (since i am a student i think will live!) But i am so glad i switched. i will no longer be associated with the "dude go get a dell" idiot any longer! regardless of what PC yo umay have , windows is windows is windows. so "Dude, go get a mac"
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How can Apple do this?by - August 31, 2002
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I spent $1249 ( + tax + shipping) for an iBook in 2001. G3 500 mhz, 10 gig HD, 64 RAM(320 mb upgraded to run OSX) OS X is slow, so I forked over 19.99 for the OSX.1 upgrade CD, and now they want $129 for what should have been the original OSX release. The terrible speed of OS X and compatability issues forces me to upgrade. My HP printer prints incredibly slow in OSX. My roomate prints out 10 pages on the same printer while I am still on page 1. I am a student and I cannot keep handing over cash that I need for non computer items. I should've just stuck with OS 9 before buying OSX software. I went with Apple mainly because of their Education discounting - figuring I would save money, but none of my peers on the PC side have to spend money every year for a new OS to run the latest softare and hardware upgrades so that the new OS runs smooth.
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It's as bad as Windows!by - August 30, 2002
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The real test of an operating system isn't so much how it looks when it comes freshly-loaded on a brand spanking new machine. Rather, it's how it functions through the necessary upgrade cycles. As my Windows OS was upgraded, it became creakier and creakier, accumulating idiosyncrasies and instabilities that finally cause me to give it up for a new Mac ibook. And neat it is. I can even plug my old Windows monitor into it, a USB keyboard and mouse, and save the LCD display for the road. Up till today I was willing to overlook the primitive (compared toWindows) printer driver (waiting, since March, for further enhancements to the OS-X versiou), and glacially slow floppy drive read/write/access. But today I received my v 10.2 OS-X, which I bought largely on the strength of the Windows connectivity. And there are bugs galore: with the USB devices attached the startup time is unbelieveably long. My printer won't work, and I can't reload the driver because the system has, apparently, forgotten my password. When I go away and leave the computer on, I come back to find the screen a jumble. So, once again, I am facing another uphill upgrade-debug, just like in the Windows days. Dude I'm gettin me a Dell.
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Thre's no word to tell how wonderful it is!by - August 30, 2002
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I'm picky. I've used Wintel boxes my whole life. I'm saving up 8k for a souped-up Mac. That doesn't mean you have to. People who say you have to pay $129 to upgrade to 10.2 must be blind. It Only cost $20. And if you say $129 is too much for an OS, look at Windows XP. It doesn't even give you half as many features yet it still costs about $200 more. And if you want to upgrade to WinXP, you'll still pay about $130.
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faster than previous versionsby - August 30, 2002
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can't wait for everyone to catch up,etc.hp photosmart printers,no drivers for osx.2
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Great Stability and things just run smootherby - August 30, 2002
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Okay, so it's a little expensive. But, if you have not previously purchased OS X or have the budget to upgrade, I would definitely recommend this version. Also, before upgrading, just make sure all the software and hardware you're currently using is supported in 10.2. This will keep you safe. And, you won't be coming back here to complain like some people here. Manufacturers are still updating drivers and apps for the best compatibility. One more thing, the new Sherlock 3 is pretty cool too!
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Quite good indeed!by - August 30, 2002
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I've been a macaddict since 1984, and this is the best operating system I've seen yet!!!
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Mac OS 10.2 Rules!by - August 29, 2002
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Apple's new IM client Apple IChat works wonders. Other new applications included in Mac OS 10.2 like Rendevous a new networking tool, plus Apple's new improved hand recognition writing technology runs well. Despite the expensive cost I'd strongly reccommend Mac OS 10.2 for home users and corporate IT executives. Quicktime 6 the newest version of Apple's media player works better than its predecessor Quicktime 5 since Apple boasts MPEG 4 compatibility added in Quicktime 6, along with their new Quicktime product Quicktime Broadcaster Apple has brought its technology to new heights and redefined the way people use the internet with its new .Mac portal that comes with a set of new online services like ICal, ISync, and of course the popular IChat program bundled with Mac OS 10.2. Apple's next generation operating system is a compelling upgrade. With fast friendly service, a new version of Sherlock and a new Finder Mac OS 10 definately works "wonders as the most advanced operating system yet". Mac OS 10.2 Server also comes with a host of new features like enhanced NetBoot capabilities, along with other enhancements to programs like Workgroup Manager, Open Directory, and Network Install. Mac OS 10.2 Server also takes advantage of new Unix capabilities. Apple's new Mac OS 10.2 based Jaguar server comes with improved Unix capabilities and Apple boasts its new Jaguar server comes with the world's easiest to manage Unix based server software. Mac OS 10.2 is definately a compelling upgrade for home users and corporate executives in the Internet industry. Apple also boasts OS X runs circles around Windows XP Microsoft's own next generation operating system which comes with .Net integration and a new instant messaging service called Windows Messenger bundled up with the operating system that's similar to its Msn Messenger service. RealNetworks new Mac version for the latest version of its media player RealOne Player X replaces their old RealPlayer X application. Although RealOne Player X is still in beta it's a great new version of RealNetworks popular media player and with Windows Media Player 9 coming out next month in September it won't be long till the Mac OS X version of Microsoft's WindowsMedia Player 9 Series Corona will be out. Overall Mac OS 10.2 ships with improved Windows compatibility and Unix integration. The only thing their Mac Operating System still lacks is compatibility for most PC computer games. Only a few PC games like Civilization III and SimCity 3000 come with Mac compatibility. However, games like Commander Keen 1-6, plus Keen Dreams, Microsoft's Midtown Madness II game, and several other great PC computer games are still not compatible with the Mac. However, the newest version of their operating system OS X works like a charm, and the 10.2 update is even better than 10.1. Unlike version 10.1 Jaguar generates URLs that you can give to Windows users you know which enables them to access public files using Windows SMB protocol which was impossible in the 10.1 update. Jaguar also includes built-in virtual private networking which wasn't optional at all in 10.1 according to another 10.2 review I read online. In addition Jaguar also "includes a new Internet-sharing feature that lets you turn your Mac into an Internet gateway, allowing other Macs and PCs on your local network to share a single Internet connection while remaining connected to each other." Instructions on how to do this are enclosed here. "In the Sharing dialog under System Preferences, choose the Internet tab and check the box next to share the connection with other computers on built-in Ethernet" By the way did I mention that Apple's IChat instant messaging client takes full advantage of Apple's new Aqua graphical user interface in Mac OS X. In conclusion, the next generation version of Microsoft's Office suite for Mac OS X code named Office X also works wonders in Apple's new operating system. I don't know what Apple was thinking when it chose to charge $129 for the single user copy of its 10.2 update. If the decision of how to distribute the software update was up to me I'd make it a required upgrade for all Mac OS X users and create a free installation file that Mac OS X users can download online. I'd do the same thing for their Mac OS 10.2 Server update. Their new 10.2 update is a must-have and I'd consider it as a versatille update for the next generation version of their great operating system OS X. With compatibility for Microsoft's Msn Messenger .Net Messenger service which uses their .Net passport web authenticatio n login service powered by their .Net web servicing platform included in Apple's in the latest version of Apple's Mac OS as well as the most recent versions of their Mac OS before X like 8 and 9 Apple's Mac OS works wonders, and with Apple's new IChat instant messaging application which requires users to either signup for a .Mac account at Mac.com which costs a monthly fee and gives you access to other Mac services like Mac.com Mail, Homepage, and their new ICal service coming out in a few days this September or a free .Mac account just for the IChat service their operating system will now work even better than it ever did before. With AIM interoperability included in Apple IChat users of Apple's new popular instant messaging service will be able to communicate with AIM users through real-time text messages and share files with them too. When Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has finished creating .Net building blocks for the Mac by taking .Net components in Windows and implementing them in new Mac versions of its software programs Internet Explorer and Office the Mac Operating System will benefit even more, and so will Apple since those .Net building blocks will be implemented like I said into future Mac versions of Internet Explorer and Office being made only for OS X, since Microsoft has decided to not make any new major software releases for OS 9 and below except for bug fixes, and probably some security fixes. So most likely the .Net building blocks made for the Mac will only be compatible with OS X and above. Since OS X is the latest version of their operating system at this time that means it will only be Mac OS X compatible. I'd strongly reccommend Mac OS 10.2 for the home user and the corporate webmaster or IT executives. Whether your a home user or a corporate IT executive I'd strongly reccommend you get Mac OS 10.2!
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wait for the bug fixes, before you upgrade.by - August 29, 2002
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Here are the list of problems that I run across when I upgraded to 10.2. 1. Device driver for my Cisco Aironet 340 wireless card does not work with 10.2 (worked fine with 10.1) 2. Address Book import of my Yahoo contact in .ldif format hangs mid way. I've to kill the address book process. 3. Printing from iPhoto to my brand new Epson C80 printer takes **for ever**. I waited for over an hour and the printing process was still taking up 80% of the processor and not a single pixel was printed. 4. Epson drivers for 10.x are **sub-standard**. If you want to know what printing could be like, you've to try Windows (switch back?) Borderless printing is not supported, limited paper sizes, ... a long list of missing features. 5. I cannot figure out how to use iChat to connect to my Yahoo account. So much for just one chat program for any service. If you're not in a hurry to burn $129 (plus tax), wait at least for 1.2.1
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Absolutely fantastic.by - August 28, 2002
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Jaguar is fast, stable and maneuverable. I am running Jaguar on a 500MHz G3 and it feels like I just bought myself a whole new machine.
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Great OS!!by - August 28, 2002
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I love the new updates but just needs a little bit more and it will be perfect. Plus lets give the OS10.1 people and little bit of a price break.
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Great for sharing between Mac and PCby - August 28, 2002
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The whole reason I upgraded was so I could share files between my PC and Mac. So far so good. I use a Linksys router so my 2 computers can share my cable internet connection...I'm not very technical and I was able to easily find my PC on the network and pull the files I needed. My only disappointment came when I found out that it did NOT come with iDVD2. If your Mac already has it, you should be okay...but, if you only have iDVD1 now, it won't upgrade you to 2. Hope this helps!
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Apple's playing catch upby - August 28, 2002
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DISCLAIMER: I have never used Jaguar. But here is my persepctive. 1. Loyal mac users are sent to the gutter to buy a simple upgrade. $129 upgrade or not. RIP OFFF 2. the upgrade offers networkability, a few iapps, and compatibility. My thought is their playing catch up. Windows XP had a chat service, networkability, and more on the first release. And Windows Update doesnt cost anything and we get updates to all the default software loaded in XP. 3. Cool little things make Mac OS X Jaguar worth $30 not $129. RIP OFF stay with what you have or go to Windows XP.
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It's well worth the $129!by - August 28, 2002
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I offers and will offer a better mail /address book synchronization with my palm than what entourage offers (Entourage disables the palm office) The best part is that BOTH OS's load up much faster on my B&W G3!
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Really Stable and the Best OS in the World To Dateby - August 28, 2002
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This is definitely worth the $129; the features, including the rebuilt darwin kernel and quartz extreme, make this faster in many ways to OS 9 and lightyears ahead of Windows XP. I am a novice UNIX programmer but am slowly and surely getting the hang of this. It is truly amazing at the front and the back end, even with its glitches. Well worth the upgrade. Viva OS X.2.
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The Best Just Got Better!by - August 28, 2002
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I have been using a mac for about 5 years now. I did not have the benefit of those wonderful apple/switch commercials to help me make the decision to move from windows. But I am so glad I did, and the newest upgrade- 10.2 has just made the best even better! While at work from time to time I am still forced to use a windows machine running XP and I must say that while it is very stable it does not compare in speed, quality or features. Oh and of course even with it's Fisher Price GUI windows is still a joke compared to the stunning eye candy of an Apple running OS X - 10.2.
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Quite good overallby - August 28, 2002
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The upgrade from 10.1.5 on my Quicksilver 867 was flawless, though it took quite a while. All aspects of the system seem to have been improved in subtle but significat ways. Useful improvements to the BSD subsystem too. Somewhat too expensive, but not bad for what you get.
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OS X rocks!by - August 28, 2002
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This is a great update to a fine OS... Apple has a winner no their hands for people who love their macs or tire of Windows.
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Go Appleby - August 28, 2002
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Mac OS x 10.2 is one of the best Operating System now. We heading on top day by day, Go Apple!!!!!!!
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It's the hidden things that countby - August 28, 2002
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After using Jaguar for a few days, I've come to realize that it's not the heavily promoted features (i.e. iChat, Windows Networking, etc) that I've come to appreciate the most, but rather then small enhancements and hidden touches that make the OS more usable in day-to-day operations. A number of people have complained about price, but Jaguar has extended the life of my older PowerMac G4 at least another 6 months - well worth the $129. In my opinion, there isn't a better desktop operating system at any price.
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A marvel!by - August 28, 2002
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I haven't bought 10.2 -- I'm using 10.1.5 -- but I've tried it at the computer shop at the university where I work and am really looking forward to getting it. It's just so nice to work with -- and UNIX underneath! You just can't beat that combination. I've used WinXP some, and it's decent enough. But when I sit back down in front of a Mac running OS X, it's WOW!!!
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An Elegant Interfaceby - August 28, 2002
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After looking at the advantages of the new Sherlock alone, my girlfriend said that she would never buy another machine running WINDOZE. I quite agree.
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They'll turn on youby - August 28, 2002
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I've been using Macs since the 512 and this was the worst experience I've had installing a MacOS. I eventually did a clean install but I had to remove 10.1 by hand to do it. The Windows networking still isn't as good as DAVE.
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Must have for OS X usersby - August 28, 2002
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While the install takes a while, the benefits are awesome. Greatly improved speed, networking to PC's is a snap and sherlock 3 is a welcome upgrade. Eat your heart out Microsoft.
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Finially, baked to Perfection!by - August 28, 2002
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Teachers & Students: Educational upgrade price is $69- a no-brainer! If for nothing else than the speed and stability... But there is MUCH more! It really cooks, even on G3's.
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OS X is sweet, butby - August 28, 2002
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As other people have mentioned, paying $129 to upgrade from OS X.1.5 isn't quite worth it. I don't use AIM or .Mac, so ichat isn't useful. I sold off all but one of my PCs, so Windows networking isn't that big of a deal. All in all, I'll stick with OS X for now. Jaguar is what OS X should have been at release date. Oh well, I'll just keep playing with it at work, but really, I haven't seen anything of great value.
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Macs are worthlessby - August 28, 2002
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Upgrades like this to network with Windows machines wouldn't even be neccessary if macs would just accept their fate as being obsolete. Just get rid of them now and forget about software like this, and get a superior PC, with Linux if you want stability.
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I'm waiting for OS X 10.3by - August 28, 2002
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Most of what I want & need is doable now with Mac OS 9.2.2, and I have OS X 10.1 already. When the raves come in on 10.2 telling how much more I can do, THEN I will reconsider. However, if I could update, I might rethink this.
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Cool... but expensiveby - August 28, 2002
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I like Apple more and more every day. Especially since they are a company surrounded by quality. Keep up the good work Apple. Make OSX faster and Faster!
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Far Superior to Windows XPby - August 27, 2002
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I've used Windows XP for a year. When I started using Mac OS 10 several months ago, I thought it was quite a bit better, but it still had some problems. I wasn't sure at that time if I would recommend XP users to abandon their costly investment and jump in to Os 10. But now there is not a bit of question. The Jaguar upgrade delivers! This is the best operating system I've ever used. Powerful, flexible, fast, reliable and just plain beautiful. If Windows XP worked as well as this, the powerful Windows support infrastructure would be in big trouble.
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Jaguar is one fast puppyby - August 27, 2002
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If you complained about Apple's pricing tactics, you don't know Apple. For the past 5 years Apple has been charging full retail once a year for OS updates. Moving on, Jaguar is worth every penny. It's fast, as stable as 10.1.5 and the feature quotient has been upped considerably.
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The Best OS For G3 iMacs, IBooks, And Power Mac G3by - August 27, 2002
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Everyone knows mac os 9 right ? well do you rember the speed you had when you puled your new G3 Computer out of the box well i would have to say that 10.2 is faster then os 9. the 10.2 upgrade is well worth it every penney it bring new life into that old imac or old ibook .
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Good operating system- but...by - August 27, 2002
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is it worth the money??? NO. Watch; this will end up being one of the most pirated OP's ever. You don't even need a f**in crack. Its still decent- the more mac's get like windows the better they get.
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very fast, very stableby - August 27, 2002
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i actually really like the ichat software. but am underwealmed with the new sherlock ; watson has more channels
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worstby - August 27, 2002
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why? you don't care about your so called out datted comp just charge them more or junk it to get them off the air
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Too little too late...by - August 27, 2002
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I've given up on Mac... Jaguar has been released and it's still too slow. Apple's hardware is still way behind as well. After using Apple products for twenty years, I'm fed up. Goodbye, Apple, it's been nice knowing ya.
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Gettin better all the timeby - August 27, 2002
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It's faster and feature packed. Although some of the "new" functionality should have been in OS X since the beginning, it amazing at how fluid the OS is. It allows you to get in and do what you need to do with out getting in the way. The intergration of the iApps wether you subscribe to .mac or not is fantastic. I eagerly await the future iApps on Apples horizon.
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UPGRADE NEEDEDby - August 27, 2002
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Apple really shot themselves in the foot with the fact that you cannot purchase the 20.00 upgrade. I think that MacOS X is a great OS and has a lot of potential if not realized yet. I don't think I should have to pay 129.00 each time they come out with a minor revision and if it warrants a major revision - then they should version it as such and not a .x upgrade. 10.1 was a 20.00 upgrade from 10.0, so why can't Apple treat their clients (US) right? Bottom line - they are just as hungry for money in a tight economy as we all are. I won't get this upgrade just yet... I will wait to make sure they don't come out with 10.2.1 or 10.3 next week before purchasing something like this!
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Best looking Unix everby - August 27, 2002
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Nuff said in the title. It's the first unix with a decent user interface, can't ask for much more than that.
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Still Going...by - August 27, 2002
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For the Apple/Mac haters that continue to post with no real proof other than their self-indulgent opinions, please explain then why SO many are just as unhappy, if not more so, with anything that sits inside a Dell, a Gateway, an IBM, with any software coming out of Redmond. I'm sorry, who pioneered the CD? Hmm... Apple. Who pioneered GUI design? Apple. Who had wireless working first? Apple. And I'm talking about everday use. Not business, not with a personal guide on the phone telling me how to dig down and find the one file that doesn't exist and oh by the way you need that to use a joystick. An Apple a day helps me work and plug-and-play.
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Windows users eat yer hearts out!by - August 27, 2002
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It's like the latest version of Windows, except everything works, everything looks incredibly cool, and, oh yeah, it has a kajillion cool features that Windows can only dream about.
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Bloat!by - August 26, 2002
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Easy remedies for privacy concerns with registration and lack of Google search on Sherlock (mentioned in article): 1. With OS X 10.1 at least, hitting command-Q during the 'Setting Up Your Computer' screen when first starting up, can force your computer to skip the registration process. Do this only at the screen where it asks for your name, address etc., and it will let you skip to setting up your username. If you try to quit too early, the program will only allow you to restart or continue. After skipping the registration, you need to manually select the country for your 'internal modem'. Download a 'modem updater' from apple.com 'updates' and use the 'Country Selector'. If you don't do this, Internet Connect will not recognise your dial tone. It poses no great problem -- if you don't set country for your modem, you can just uncheck the 'listen for dial tone' box under the 'modem' tab in 'system preferences'. 2. A plug-in for Google search in Sherlock can be found with Raul's Sherlock Plug-ins. (search google for his page, which has lots of other sherlock plug-ins). Other sites have Google Groups search. - Having made a reluctant switch from OS 9 to X, sacrificing phenomenal speed, responsivity and configurability (and a string of IE caused crashes) for unbreakable stability, I found OS X hard to navigate, and rather, 'unfinished'. Version 10 felt like it was running on molasses, until the speed doubling of OS 10.1. It is however, still not responsive, and too heavily loaded with pretty graphics for the Finder. Jaguar's speed improvements make OS X more like how it should be. As an upgrade that in my opinion brings OS X literally up to speed, its price tag is larger than justified, especially for someone like me who bought the original OS X and doesn't qualify for an upgrade. I mean, really, paying for an imac in late 2000, then OS in 2001, and now, $129 for an upgrade? It's true that future iApps upgrades will only be on 10.2 (as someone said), as OS X is still relatively new and the cocoa only apps that have started to appear lately are already 10.1.5 only. Jaguar would become a necessary upgrade in no time. A $129 forced upgrade with minimal benefit to me.
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Best there is...by - August 26, 2002
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I just can't think of a better way to describe this OS. While not perfect, it's as close as you can get in 2002. Windows who? Linux what?
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Forget OS9, OSX rocks!by - August 26, 2002
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Apple have finally delivered on the promise of a fast stable, modern UNIX-based OS. The Mac is now the best personal computer platform bar none.
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Fantastic Upgrageby - August 26, 2002
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It's faster, better and packed with new features. I'm surprised this isn't called MacOS XI. It just rocks.
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The usual excellence from Appleby - August 26, 2002
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10.2 is so good I'm struggling to think of something negative. Oh yes I've got to wait a few weeks for iCal - grrr. Have used OSX for eight months now and am still to see a crash or anything strange go wrong which isn't solved easily. This is definitely the version of OSX that allows people to say goodbye to 9.
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I Don't think so!by - August 26, 2002
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Just when I think I've got my imac running fine with os 10.1 I'm expected to upgrade at full price to os 10.2. As someone once said why is it so? It'll cost me here in the land down under over $200aud It's all cost to much for my money. Does apple want to keep those who've been using macs for years like me or not?
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The most advanced operating System in the world!by - August 26, 2002
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Mac OS X(Ten) version 10.2 is the best OS I have ever used and I have used many, BeOS, Windows, LINUX, UNIX, MS-DOS, PC-DOS, etc. To put it simply, the Mac OS X(Ten) operating system may very well be the future standard in personal computer operating systems that interact with people on a daily basis. The technology built in and User Interface(UI) design is second to NONE, and will no doubt become well known SOON, maybe 12 months or less, by EVERYONE that uses computers. The computer has evolved from a kit-like utility box system, to something that gives people power to create, to build, and to control their digital lives in a machine designed and built to be self contained, powerful, reliable, and easy to use just like a finely tuned jet engine(Check jet engines out and you'll know what I mean). I used Windows XP for a few months, and it IS better than previous windows versions but that is about as far as it goes, it is still windows and has the same problems with poor design and bad coding (Try doing an "End task" on a frozen program for an example and you will know what I mean). Use Mac OS X(Ten) Version 10.2 and compare it to other Operating Systems like Windows XP and you'll realize that NOTHING ELSE compares to Apple's Operating System, Mac OS X(Ten) Version 10.2.
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It's Greatby - August 26, 2002
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I don't understand all the PC users complaints against the Mac and OSX.2 To me it is wonderful. It's performance has increased a great deal. If you are netwroking like I am, and my wife is connecting to a Windows intranet server with no problems. Hey long live the Mac and OSX.2 Oh by the wayI'll never go back to Windows and the blue screen of death. Plus Apple support has yet to let me down. But I've only called them twice in a year. Thanks Apple.
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Not enough compatible apps yet.by - August 26, 2002
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For serious prepress workflows, stay with 9.2. Not completely compatible with Acrobat, ATM, Norton System Works 2.0, Action Utilities, Quark 5.0 runs in emulation mode, etc, etc,... New interface has too many bells/whistles that can't be disabled, Menu bar is a weak version of Window's Task Bar. Interface is too overly animated and just ends up being counter-productive. I found this a very irritating interface to use compared to 9. Photoshop 7.0 works fine, but that isn't everything.
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OS X just keeps getting better!by - August 26, 2002
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Worked great out of the box. I had some issues with compatibility with one application but other than that very smooth. Faster graphics on games and some more noticable acceleration on older machines. This new operating system is very stable and flexible.
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Worth the wait and the moneyby - August 26, 2002
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Don't miss the bargainoffered for a home pack of 5 Jaguar upgrades for $199. Having multiple laptops and desktops makes this a must buy. As for the OS itself , for the average user the upgraded code is mostly in the inner working and will not be readlily apparent . Still, many of the added features alone are worth the price. Hell, the networking improvements are worth much more. Now if I can only dump Classic for good I'd be a happy camper. If still using Classic keep in mind it is not provided on the upgrade CD so must be either already present or added from a previous version of X.
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The perfect unix!by - August 26, 2002
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Jaguar incorporates the best - the versatility of unix combined with the gui from the Mac.
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Great, but where's Happy Mac?by - August 26, 2002
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If you need the bug fixes and new features, this is a great OS. But Happy Mac is gone!!! If you are a friend of Happy Mac, please see my petition at: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/dgm00001/petition.html
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Nearly zero config file sharing!by - August 26, 2002
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The OS performs quite well on my b/w G3, doesn't like diablo 2 installer though. The windows file sharing is fantastic! Extremely easy to set up and use. I'm enjoying playing with it. Have to use a PC for work, but love my mac.
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Definitly worth it.. amazing forby - August 26, 2002
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Second generation.. yes, it is based on NeXT, but definitly far ahead of NeXT. The networking, performance, stability.. the OS is actually out of the way.. very cool..
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This is the best there isby - August 26, 2002
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That's not saying it's perfect, but there isn't anything out there that comes close. I've installed Jaguar on two macs (Dual Processor 533 G4 PowerMac and iBook dual USB 500 MHz) and it went flawlessly. I've installed DOS, Windows 3 to XP and everything in between, OS/2, UNIX, NeXTSTEP,BeOS. This was as good as it gets. Flawless. Performance-wise, there is NOTTHING to complain about. It's partially broken a few Apps, but that's to be expected, and the only down side so far. Photoshop is faster, InDesign is faster, IE and Entourage are faster, MOHAA and RTCW and Quake 3 are faster. I'm just flat-out impressed. Networking is way better. Haven't tried hooking up to a Windows machine yet, but Rendevous with iChat is really nice as is iChat over AIM. Better performance, most solid OS right now anywhere, looks better, more features, this is a must-upgrade version. If you think the price is too much, then you probably going to regret it when you see how much you've missed out later on.
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Great server, poor desktopby - August 26, 2002
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OS X makes for a great server operating system, but it has serious shortcomings as a desktop OS. Compared to OS 9 it lacks user customization, and even with third-party tweaks and enhancements it still feels limiting and dumbed-down. I have to say that for day-to-day work like Internet, authoring, and office tasks I prefer to run my G4 in OS 9. Even my mouse software is better in 'Classic.' I am reminded of Henry Ford and his black Model T's - you can have any user interface you want, as long as its Aqua....
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Needs Upgrade Pricingby - August 26, 2002
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It' an excellent upgrade. However, those of us with OSX should have been given an upgrade deal. I wish we could have a choice on which goodies we can buy or not. I have no use for 25% of the new software.
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The future is here. It is Jaguar.by - August 26, 2002
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I like it, it is fast stable more functional and very attractive. My TiBook loves it and so does my G4 MT.
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It's the little things that make the differenceby - August 26, 2002
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So many subtle things make this version much better than the previous, just like the little things make the Mac better than Windows over all. I've just be using it for one weekend, so I'm sure I'll find more goodies as I use it more.
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Now's the time to switch from OS 9by - August 26, 2002
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I did wait until buying a new G4 before getting OS X, so I can't speak on how this upgrade is a huge imporovement over previous OSX version, but I can say that I am hugely impressed and I love this system. I have no reason to go back now, all the apps I use are now in X. Very sophisticated and a pleasure to use.
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Totally refined and refurbishedby - August 25, 2002
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ONE EXAMPLE: Quartz extreme - a revolutionary approach to increase the overall system performance. Now aqua flows like aqua... for real.
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It's the bestby - August 25, 2002
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Nothing is perfect, but we can say that Jaguar is the best. I was a switcher 2 month ago. I think it is my final switch. I don't think that I will go back to Windows world.
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Just like they said it would be!by - August 25, 2002
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Great ideas for great OS's don't just grow on trees! Pay the $129, install it, and love it!
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Fast, stable, pretty, UNIX underneathby - August 25, 2002
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OS X has truly arrived at last. Now if only they would ship LOGIC, I would never have to boot into OS 9 again.
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Excellent update.by - August 25, 2002
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It's much faster than I expected. I'm also very happy that most of the technology only comes to the fore if the necessary appliance is attached. (ie Inkwell and a tablet)
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Almost There!by - August 25, 2002
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Noticeable defference from 10.15, but also noticed some quirks too. But I am very happy with the stability and new features (PC-Compat, Internet Security etc)
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Thoroughly Unimpressedby - August 25, 2002
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After finally getting fed up with Windows, I decided to take a look at some iMacs. Even the high end machines were too slow and too expensive. And they were running OS X 10.2. I'll stick with my higher performance Windows PC, even though the OS sucks. And what's with Apple not having a separate price for an OS upgrade? Why would I buy a Mac with OS X 10.2 when they're just going to release a newer version in a few months and expect me to pay the full price for it?
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Not perfect...by - August 25, 2002
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It's not perfect but if I must round to the nearest number, it's a "5". Why? If you judge it by itself, I'm sure there are loads of things it should do (like vacuum my livingroom, iron my shirts, etc.) but when it's compared to other operating systems, nothing comes close. Quality of graphics, quality of ease of use (made with real people in mind, not computer geeks), quality of installation process, quality, quality, quality.. and it STILL works flawlessly with speed , diversity, and cutting-edge technologies. Apple always does a fine job of orchestrating quality with power. M$oft users dread the next upgrade; Apple users eagerly await it!
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A real OS for all of usby - August 25, 2002
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Simply amaze your embarassed pc-using friends and associates with an operating system that (1) works for you and not against you; (2) has directory services that work--browse through domains, workgroups with ease using SMB; (3) turns on services like FTP, SSH, HTTPD and an associated firewall with a click of the mouse--and works out of the box; and finally (4), is stunningly beautiful and efficient to use.
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Awesome Updateby - August 25, 2002
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Apple really out did themselves! This is a very thoughtful OS and with the iApps the combination of an iMac with 10.2 makes for a very recommendable computing experience. Anybody thinking about giving Apple a try ... there has never been a better time!
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A Must Haveby - August 25, 2002
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Apple has it right. Bought a 5 user version of 10.2. Microsoft would make a user buy five copies for each of there computers.
User Rating: 8/10
It keeps getting betterby - August 25, 2002
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I've noticed a speed difference but, not a significant one. Still some sound issues with my iSub. Overall, it's huge step beyond 10.1 and well worth it to upgrade
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10.2 is the best UNIX for the desktopby - August 25, 2002
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If you were hesitating still, take the leap now. Even on older hardware like the PowerBook G3, Jaguar is a big improvement. This is UNIX for everybody, geeks and non-geeks alike. It positively rocks.
User Rating: 8/10
Excellent way to spend $129by - August 25, 2002
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Troll all you want, if you've actually used the software. I have and it puts the Windoze "equivalent" to shame as usual. Yes, I use XP daily...I work at Dell and they think it's bloated. Jaguar is computing at its best.
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Best OS ever made!by - August 25, 2002
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Like any OS there are always things you'd like to see improved...with OS X i see fewer "needed" improvements than i have with any other operating system...and they've thrown in things that i didn't realize i needed...but now can't live without. Good work Apple!
User Rating: 10/10
Rock Solid, Plenty of Additionsby - August 25, 2002
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More now than ever, I watch as my business partner restarts his PeeCee 2-8 times/day. He used to envy my Mac, now he recommends only Mac with OSX. When will PC laptops be this stable?... never at this rate. When will PeeCee users become more efficient? How many times has my business partner see me restart in 2,000+ hours of programming sessions... 0, zero, nada, nil.
User Rating: 7/10
None of the periphals manufactures support it.by - August 25, 2002
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HP, Palm, Logitech, etc. don't support X.2 so all of your periphals are door stops for the next few weeks. Who can get buy with out a printer, scanner updating a pda while we wait for these guys to catch up? Apple should have worked more closely with the periphal manufactures.
User Rating: 8/10
Major upgrade with a few minor issuesby - August 25, 2002
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Have now installed/tried it on 3 machines: rev. A iMac, Pismo (500/FireWire) PowerBook and new cinema display iMac G4. File sharing between Macs is better than ever, temporary glitches connecting over Airport to the internet at first (seems to have been a Verizon issue, however). iChat is the weakest (most-crash-prone) of the new features. New address book is great and has me drooling for iCal next month. Definitely faster on all machines.
User Rating: 9/10
Nice Improvementsby - August 25, 2002
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The improvements really make it a joyfull experience to do work on your computer. Ever since I got my Mac about a month ago I rarely even turn on my PC. Thanks for great products Apple!
User Rating: 8/10
Faster and solidby - August 25, 2002
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Great performance on my older G3 laptop. Everything seems much faster and the stability is rock solid now. No issues so far.
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The Best. Bye Windows XP.by - August 25, 2002
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Definitely a much faster OS all around. I don't care much about Sherlock, iChat, or Mail... but the overall feel of the OS is a Ten. It's like having a new machine.
User Rating: 8/10
The most stable and productive OS ever.by - August 25, 2002
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I'm another who uses both Macs and PCs (all flavors of Windows) for work. Mac OS 10.2 is the best.
User Rating: 10/10
better than anything microsoft ever put outby - August 25, 2002
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easy installation by way of upgrade, full install or clean install. printers all work, applications launch very quickly, junk filter in mail program is excellent. all applications work without a hitch and its money well spent. i abandoned os9 last november and haven't looked back.
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It IS worth it, hurts, though, if you bought OS 10.1 before...by - August 25, 2002
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...especially when youre a poor student. However, download LimeWire and seek for MacOSX_Jaguar_6C115_Disk_1.dmg and ...Disk_2.dmg, than its for free
User Rating: 9/10
wonderful OS!by - August 25, 2002
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This OS is beautiful, easy to use and install (hard to believe it's a unix). Suddenly, I realise Windows is so badly written.
User Rating: 10/10
Freakin' Awesomeby - August 25, 2002
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So many new toys to pay with, so little time to comment. I was bummed about the $$ but not now, Worth every penny. It has sped up my G3 conciderably, finder is now approx 10% faster and UT frame rates up by 8%. Runs fine on a 4 year old machine.
User Rating: 8/10
The right direction for an OSby - August 25, 2002
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Still a work in progress, but What Isn't??? This is everything an OS should be: built on the most stable code available, open to the open-source dev community, cutting edge graphics system, and the easiest to use graphics and communication apps availalbe. Kudos Apple! Keep it up! Microsoft will Eventually attempt to copy this OS in order toa void antiquation and extinction.
User Rating: 10/10
Jaguar puts the bite back in appleby - August 25, 2002
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OS 10.2 if amazing. The addition of inkwell, iChat and the soon release of iSync and iCal (should have been called iDate) is well worth the money. Then you add in Quartz extreme which increases the power of the Power Macs ten fold. No longer do you get a CPU spike when moving a window! Quartz extreme without the rest of the features is WELL worth the wait. I own both PCs and Macs. I have to say I'm selling my PC!
User Rating: 10/10
The OS X we were waiting forby - August 25, 2002
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A little expensive, but some say this is a minor upgrade. Not So. I actually have it, running it, and can tell you this is not a minor upgrade. I have been a Mac user since 6.0.3 and OS X is the best of them all. you have to let go of the past, you can't compare Apples to Oranges(Windows) and accept the simple beauty of it's new speed, simplicity and a innovative company that is slowly growing. This is the BMW and Mercedes platform of computers. Macs are not here to dominate the world, and I am utterly pleased with OS 10.2 (I believe this is more like OS 11). But OS X is going to be here a long time. They are not going to go 11 and 12 and 13? So these are tremendous jumps, flexing to how the entire tech sector changes on a time. How about handwriting recognition which is in OS X, and the new Sherlock 3, I am simply amazed at the continued developments. Thanks Apple!
User Rating: 8/10
OS X just gets better and betterby - August 25, 2002
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Better and better. Mac OS X is transforming our office: Mac users are thrilled with the multi-threading, Unix users are swtiching in en-mass, and Windows users are just plain jealous. One complaint: BRING BACK THE MAC OS 9 OPEN AND SAVE DIALOGS!
User Rating: 10/10
Awsome Deal with all the extra iAppsby - August 25, 2002
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What a tremendous value with all the [new] iApplictions included especially compared to the Win upgrade [for my Dell]. Great investment for increased speed, stability [although I've yet to bring down OSX 10.1], user interface improved, iApps, and quartz extreme. If this is an incremental upgrade, I can't wait for the major upgrade. Get it!
User Rating: 9/10
Speedy, lots of new featuresby - August 25, 2002
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So far Jaguar is performing beautifully on my systems. _Much_ faster than 10.1.x and many nice new/improved features.
User Rating: 8/10
Jaguar Is Amazing!by - August 25, 2002
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I have an older G3 iMac and 10.2 runs great on it. The refinements to the user interface are excellent and the new features blew me away. iChat is a bit limited, but great for a version 1. All in all this i a killer upgrade that ever Mac user should get. If you use a PC, it's time to get a real computer....get a Mac and Jaguar. You WILL NOT regret it at all!
User Rating: 9/10
Don't window's users wish upgrade were this as easy?by - August 25, 2002
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With all of the additional features, ease of install, simple documentation... what else can you ask for besides being picky. Remember window's users have to enter serial numbers and re-config the system!
User Rating: 7/10
Great Xian OS...by - August 24, 2002
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I've been using Macs since the Plus was the most wildly innovative computer out there... To be frank I havent been impressed with X so far. I cant use my old OS 7 Apps that do exactly what I want them to do. I cant use my bleeding OS 9 Apps unless I'm in 'classic mode'... But Jaguar is a big step for OS X, in that it fixes most of the problems I found with the OS, and is Jaguar Print! Apple needs to extend their "switch" campain to include fogies like myself that refuse to install anything past 9.1, because 9.2 is uttor trash, and X wont run all of our old favorites. To those Xian's out there, Jaguar kicks. To the old schoolers like myself. Keep waiting, maybe Apple will wake up and build in a way for us to use Fetch or Claris without having to be in a special mode some day.
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I could take a dump in a box...by - August 24, 2002
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and slap a guarantee on it. I've got extra time. At the end of the day though, all that you've really bought is a guaranteed piece of s_h*it . So if you really want quality, go with Windows XP and an AMD processor.
User Rating: 10/10
Jaguar! Mac OSX to the highest Power!by - August 24, 2002
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Apple promises more, does more and gives more. Jaguar is worth paying for. If you don't want better then don't pay. Does better than I expected. Lots of fun features as well as practical. My favorite is Sherlock 3. Almost takes the place of any browser. Zero configure networking is the best! I hook up my iMac and my iBook and they find each other instantly! Wished Jaguar arrived earlier but it was well worth the wait.
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one more nail in MS's coffinby - August 24, 2002
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? internet searching - cool ? speed - well needed ? inkwell - Windows needs to catch up ? pop up folders - windows wishes ? hardware recognition - should be standard like this in the beginning especially on windows
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Faster, smoother, this is the best OS out there!by - August 24, 2002
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Every new version of OS X seems to get faster -- when's the last time that was true of ANY software? Jaguar's also getting more integrated, and the last bits of the old OS are fading fast.
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Why even botherby - August 24, 2002
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Wake up, it was over for Apple a long time ago. Some of you have just been a little slow in figuring it out. They might have a chance if they port it to intel hardware.
User Rating: 10/10
Purrrrrrrrrrfectby - August 24, 2002
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Mac OS X 10.2 adds new features and functionality that once again set it apart from the Wintel world in terms of ease of use, multi-media capabilities, ease of networking and connectivity and stability (= productivity). Can't wait to get my hands on iCal and iSync. Oh yeah, and Rendezvous rocks! Can you say, "It just works" about your OS? I can ;-P Get it now!!!
User Rating: 8/10
There is no free lunchby - August 24, 2002
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I've read all the comments, and find them all predictable. Wintel schmucks blast anything Mac because it scares them (How much did it cost to go from Win 95 to 98 to 2000 to XP, kids?) Apple loyalists love it so much, they must be brainwashed. And fencesitters whine about the cost. Ignore the rabble and have the cajonés to decide for yourself. Unless you have bought OSX or a new Mac in the past six months, you'll be very pleased. Know I am.
User Rating: 8/10
Hey cheapskates, what are you complaining about?by - August 24, 2002
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I don't understand. Mac users haven't "paid" for an upgrade since OS X came out. $20 for 10.1 (or free if you lived near an Apple store) doesn't count. All I know is there were printes on my network that I couldn't use before and with Jaguar, they now work. Rendezvous looks to be incredibly cool/useful, junk mail filter works like a champ, startup time has to be close to half of what it was before, preview is better, text edit is better, spring-loaded folders is sweet (should have never been canned), graphics are faster, overall stability is better,...shall I go on...? If you're complaining about the upgrade price,.....please,.....we've "paid" for one upgrade for OS X, that's not bad. And as for losing iTools, definitely quit your whining... IT WAS FREE. Go open a Yahoo! account, you want free email.
User Rating: 9/10
World Class OSby - August 24, 2002
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This is the product that Microsoft wishes it could make. The new features add real value to an already great operating system. As the Mail app matures, and iCal comes in September Outlook had better watch out. Now all Apple needs is an 'Exchange' app for their Xservers.
User Rating: 10/10
Makes Windows XP look sick.....by - August 24, 2002
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Stable and does't crash like Windows does running streaming video...I witnessed this program with a dual G-4 run 5 streaming videos at once...that would lock-up any Windows PC.....get it...and interface easier with your home LAN setup and the kid's PCs...It is SMOOTH......
User Rating: 10/10
The best OS PERIOD.by - August 24, 2002
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Mac OS X is the proven Unix operating system with a nice and easy to use shell, plus a lot of USEFUL accessory applications. (It's basically NeXTStep with a Mac twist). Nobody else even comes close, not Sun Solaris, nor SGI Unix, nor HP-UX, Nobody. (not even think MS Windows... please!) Now, if you have a Mac and can't spend $129 for Jaguar then why did you buy a Mac in the first place? You knew that Apple was not the cheap alternative, didn't you? If you want the best you have to be willing to pay for it.
User Rating: 7/10
So far, so good/betterby - August 24, 2002
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To be honest, I paid the academic price ($69) so this was less painful for me, but all my applications are running measurably faster (especially the annoying OS 9 boot). Sherlock is much better, although still no Google. All said, I think this Windows guy is finally ready to come home for good because of 10.2.
User Rating: 10/10
Quick as a cat.by - August 24, 2002
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Much faster than 10.1.5 and the new built in iChat and Rendevous are great. This the latest and greatest from the folks who think different!
User Rating: 10/10
1/2 price for students! Priceyby - August 24, 2002
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If you are a student, you can buy this product for a reasonable $69 or so from Apple. Otherwise, it is a beatiful thing, a worthy update to 10.1.5 and I'm happy I bought it. Watson is still better than Sherlock, but Sherlock is very, very similar. Please tell my office manager about this upgrade. It makes 9.2 look pretty boring.
User Rating: 10/10
Fast & Furiousby - August 24, 2002
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Fast fast fast, and extremely stable. Attention to details make it more than worth this steal.
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The best fature is that it's rock-solidby - August 24, 2002
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I've switched my dell Optiplex last year to OS X and finally, tis weekend, got rid of the PC completely - OS X is SO solid and smooth. I've crashed only once in nearly a year, and that was because I plugged-in a shorted Firewire cable. I never get viruses. I never get Nimda. I laugh-off firewall attacks. And now 10.2 is faster, slicker, and more configurable...it's really an ultimate OS
User Rating: 8/10
These Mac haters need to get a clue.by - August 24, 2002
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I am not going to argue which is better Mac or Windows, this isn't a comparision test each OS has good and bad qualities. Jaguar is great for Mac users. This is more then just a service pack update, there are many new features added sort of like Microsft PLUS! Also for those who want VPN try Microsofts Remote Desktop for X it allows you to control a pc from work from your home Mac Very hot and very free from the mactopia website. All in all Jaguar lays a great foundation for the Mac platform.
User Rating: 10/10
Simply Wonderful!by - August 24, 2002
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its upsetting to see others rate this upgrade as poor only because Apple is charging full price for it. this is not an upgrade to make some bug fixes, this is a system overhaul (about an hour to load) and its simply wonderful! dont be a baby, shell out the $129, its well worth the increased speed and application enhancements. quartz extreme makes this the most pleasurable os. granted i have found a couple minor bugs and there are some things that i liked about 10.1.5 that are now gone. rizzo is a bufoon! this is a necessary upgrade regardless if you are a small business or have a home network. and if he even used ichat he would see it was more versatile than AIM! i cant believe he is making such an issue of google not being integrated into sherlock! youre going to recommend not getting this software because google isnt in sherlock?!! its called www.google.com. the proof is in the pudding i supose.
User Rating: 8/10
A truely worthy upgradeby - August 24, 2002
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Yes, many has complained of this pricey upgrade. But for what you are getting out of it, it it worth the price: Faster is good; faster and better graphic is good; adaptive-learning junk mail filtering is very very good; ...and the lists goes on. I have just used it for a day. I am a happy camper
User Rating: 10/10
Jaguar is a Must Have - SWITCH !by - August 24, 2002
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Jaguar is a much needed addition to the Macintosh line-up. You now get almost all needed applications with your new Mac and a stable-integrated operating system based on the Industry standard - UNIX. Apple's GUI (Graphical User Interface) will make Window's Users envious and should help with Apple's Switch campaign. The New iMac's with the 17" integrated monitor along with Jaguar - should make even the non-computer person a computer literate geek in no time. Good Work Apple. - - Find my Dell for sell on eBay ! --
User Rating: 9/10
A good step upby - August 24, 2002
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I just got the upgrade last night. Didn't break any software, fast, (my system isn't supported by Quartz Extreme, but it's still a speedup), I like iChat quite a bit (former Adium user here, would still like to see a few more options). iSync and iCal are just around the corner, so Palm Desktop is leaving my system.
User Rating: 2/10
I switched alrightby - August 24, 2002
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I used to be a loyal apple customers but it was moves like jaguar that made be build my own windows based pc last month. That and their terrible support for older machines like g3s. I am the customer their switch ads don't want you to see!
User Rating: 10/10
Everything I need, with class!by - August 24, 2002
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Great OS and beautifull too. I can integrate with my Wintel network with ease. Many cool features and yet very reliable. Take a good look at it Window users
User Rating: 9/10
It is fasterby - August 24, 2002
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On dual processor systems Mac OS 10.2 is much faster. I would say my systems seems 50% faster. Changes to the Finder like the way windows open and the file properties are a great improvement. I also like the iPhoto application. There were no problems with the installiation. James
User Rating: 3/10
Well Done!by - August 24, 2002
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Yes, $129 sounds expensive. iPhoto is very slow. etc, etc. I have a lot of complaints too, but all the new features are well worth it. My PowerBook G4 is running faster now. I found a few minor bugs, but the overall stability of the system is rock solid. Rendezvous actually finds other Wintel computers and you can mount the volume no problem. I don't know what more to say, but the new Addressbook database is nice too. If you are one of OS X developers, take a look at Addressbook Framework as well. =)
User Rating: 8/10
awesome.by - August 24, 2002
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downgrading jagwire becuase ichat isnt as good as aim is stupid. just download aim. otherwise 10.2 is dabomb. fast!
User Rating: 8/10
Works great! Well worth itby - August 24, 2002
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bugs: I've had finder lockup on FTP mounts, and a kernel panic against a NetApp with SMB mounts, a graphical few glitches on my TiBook. This is in the last month of usage, otherwise a fantastic upgrade. 10.1 is obsolete.
User Rating: 8/10
Mr. Rizzo's review is pooylr doneby - August 24, 2002
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I understand that 8 out of 10 is a good score, but saying "bundled iChat 1.0 isn't as versatile as AIM" is ludicrous, because AIM is still available! You can't use bundled chat software as a con; it just gives the reader the feeling that Mr. Rizzo was looking for some sort of con to use. Anyway, people, get this OS!
User Rating: 10/10
Simply the finest OS availableby - August 24, 2002
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Improved in every way. This OS is a Mac user's dream. Windows users can't even imagine something like this!!
User Rating: 6/10
It just doesn't cut itby - August 23, 2002
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Ok. I know a lot of MAC users out there who say that this OS rocks. Well, it really just doesn't cut it. Seriously. Mac will always release a version, then a couple of months later, release an update that costs 100 bucks. Also, what's with this hatred agianst WinXP? I run it on a 750 megahertz Laptop with only 256 megs of ram. IT RUNS GREAT! I've ran OS X on my mac and it just didn't seem to have all that good stuff I've come to know and love with Windows. If mac users want to waste their money buying this, cool. But I'll stink with XP.
User Rating: 9/10
Solid and fastby - August 23, 2002
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Well rounded update crammed with new features and improvements. Noticably faster on my PowerMac G4 400 MHz and classic support is much improved. Finder has been given an overhaul and is much, much faster. Rock stabil and well rounded and to me it is worth the price to update.
User Rating: 6/10
Good, but not worth the upgradeby - August 23, 2002
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Overall, OS X is a good, stable operating system and users of OS 9 will definitely notice a difference. however, the price Apple is charging for X.2 makes upgrading unnecessary for users of OS X.1.
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PC connectivity and Sherlock4 are why you buyby - August 23, 2002
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The new version of Mac OS X (10.2) adds many new features that the connected and non-connected can use. For the networkers, there are PC network protocols and NAT, DHCP and firewall options built in. For the stand aloners, we have improved graphics, rendering, and mp3 tools that will keep you busy.
User Rating: 10/10
best os i have ever usedby - August 23, 2002
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i just got one of the new power macs and jaguar came with it. it is really sweet. i had no problem accessing shared disk space on my win98 machine. there are lots of sweet features. it uses dual processors quite nicely as well.
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Very nice set of new featuresby - August 23, 2002
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Its too bad I had to pay 129 again for this but hey in todays economy I guess companies need the extra dough. So in my mind 129 might be worth all the hours those developers at Apple put in...I just don't like paying it!
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its all there - almostby - August 23, 2002
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... but when iCal and iSync come out (for free, right?) it will be complete. I smell opportunities for a M$-free world!
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Kick OS!!!by - August 23, 2002
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I've been waiting for Jaguar for months now! I'm happy. VERY happy. There's no describing how cool this is! All I gotta say, is that you have to check it out for yourself!
User Rating: 4/10
no vpnby - August 23, 2002
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Where is the vpn support? I can't use this MS version of vpn in my environment. Several OSX users are waiting for a VPN solution, is Apple addressing this problem or do we wait for Netlock?
User Rating: 7/10
Great OS, But Not For 130.00by - August 23, 2002
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I have been both a Mac user and PC user for some time. Both are great in their own way, however OS 10.2 is not worth $130.00 dollars. If an Apple user is going to use their Apple Computer on a Windows domain, than an argument may be made for the OS's purchase. However for the everyday user, the improvements are nice, but not enough to warrant an upgrade. I have used 10.2 for a week now, and have not been impressed by anything other than the networking. This OS is the best one out, but if you own 10.1, and do not plan to use your computer on a Windows domain, than there is no point to upgrade. iChat, please, lets be smart users, just download AIM. This OS should get a good review because it is a awesome OS. However, my everyday use of the computer does not need many of the new features. The majority of 10.1 users will find that an upgrade is not necessary. The item that strikes question is that the education version is only $70.00 compared to $130.00, which means Apple is still making a decent profit off of the $70.00 education version. This is a big discount, a larger percentage than any other education discount availible for any Apple product. The rest of the money is going in support of the switch ads. Has anyone been in Manhattan, NYC recently. The ads are everywhere. That is the real reason the OS is so expensive. I find that the upgrades are nice features, but I am not ready to donate to the advertising campaign.
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Wow Mac users get done again!by - August 23, 2002
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I can't believe Mac charges for a minor upgrade. I guess when you decide to over pay for a Mac in the first place, throwing away money is just part of the appeal.
User Rating: 10/10
OS X finally lives up to it's promiseby - August 23, 2002
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I've been using OS X since the Public beta. "Jaguar" is the version that should convince OS 9 users to finally make the move. This is an OS Apple can be proud of. The fact that there was no upgrade price for those that bought 10.1 was really unfair and will lead to rampant pirating.
User Rating: 9/10
Mac OS X just got better!by - August 23, 2002
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I am speechless of what Apple has done once again! As a Unix programmer and a simpleton for everything else in life, the Mac and OS X just have what I need and want! The iApps are the best medium for the 'digital lifestyle' which is something I am sold on, and something that Windows can't match! Hopefully Microsoft will learn from Apple and deliver what users really want in XP, because at this time I don't see any reason to buy a PC myself... I was a switcher from Windows 3 years ago and since the switch I have not ever had a thought of switching back!
User Rating: 8/10
good upgrade, plus new softwareby - August 23, 2002
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nice to see they have added more windows support, less excuses for IT departments to whine. excellent free apps that integrate well with the system. and frankly if windows users aren't impressed it shouldn't be a shock - networking and power with the simplicity of a great interface. if you are a windows fan it's all the things windows is not, and low and behold it all works out of the box. time to focus on what it does for mac users, not what it does for people not interested in solutions. keep it up apple
User Rating: 9/10
Better than ever!by - August 22, 2002
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Bottom line: This is better than any Mac OS ever.. so it's a must get! (Actaully it's the best OS ever.. )
User Rating: 8/10
They're making Microsoft irrelevantby - August 22, 2002
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This is a wonderful product. Programs like iChat and iCal really help flesh out the platform and make running Windows pointless. Plus nobody has mentioned that all us customers of the retail OS X 10.1 product are in fact getting upgrade pricing. Just look here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/
User Rating: 3/10
Not worth it for typical home userby - August 22, 2002
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As a recent "switcher" I have to say that so far I'm underwhelmed. I purchased my Mac just days before Mac Expo in NYC which made me ineligible for either a cheap Jaguar upgrade OR iTools conversion to .Mac I'm detecting an odor all too familiar as a former Micro$oft cu$tomer. Jaguar is useful yes, especially if youre networking, but given recent corporate decisions I'm beginning to question if switching was such a good idea.
User Rating: 7/10
Try better a PC+cygwin (free!)by - August 22, 2002
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If you like Unix and X11, then you should try better windows + cygwin, which is a Unix-type kernel running on top of windows (all flavors). Even X11 apps can run, so tons of free GNU ones! Great for developers! Great for free-software fans! Great for anyone interested in real apps! Ah, upgrades of cygwin are also free, of course.
User Rating: 8/10
for everyoneby - August 22, 2002
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I personally think that anybody running OS X should seriously look into OS X.2. Of the many new features (some pointless or uneccesary but hey they're free) Quartz Extreme and Rendevouz make this package worth it for any business, school or individual student who gets this package for $69 instead of $129. The only others who will take advantage of these features or @home networks that are cross-platform and @home power users. Quartz Extreme is only compatibly with machines from the past year or so (see apple.com) but it basically puts all of the visual aqua elements onto your graphics card, freeing your processor for computations exclusively. rendevouz basically makes your machine pretend its a windows box to share files with windows computers, and allows for configureless networking with individual devices. TRUE PLUG N PLAY!
User Rating: 9/10
Far and away better than Windowsby - August 22, 2002
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Apple actually takes good ideas and makes them better (MP3 usage, for instance), unlike Windows, which takes good ideas and makes them worse.
User Rating: 10/10
Best OS so far.by - August 22, 2002
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Much improved features for network, and graphic system. It is the OS for any MAC users should upgrade without regrets.
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Best OS. Only when compare to older Mac OS.by - August 22, 2002
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Window beat the Mac hand down. Who care about the new Ichat crab, we have ton of AIM clients out there for window. Networking? Window beat the Mac hand down since the old day. Window already master the networking aspect for years since the Mac just start to play catchup right now. Jaguar include network function such as connect to window domain clearly explain all (Everything depend on Window).
User Rating: 6/10
Great for external hardware supportby - August 22, 2002
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Jaguar is a VERY important release for Mac users. I am an Epson rep and I hear complaints about bad drivers or low feature drivers for our products under 10. What most customers don't relize is that 10.2 has little, if NO support for external hardware devices. 10.2 drastically improves this support and will allow Epson to release full featured drivers for 10 - but Epson's future drivers WILL REQUIRE 10.2. Jaguar is not only fast and more stable, it will be REQUIRED for future support for hardware from EVERY manufacturer. The only complaint I have is that I think Apple is very cheap in charging $130 for a maintence upgrade. If you are a student BTW, you can get jaguar for $70 from the Apple Store for Education, so I suppose that price isn't too bad. So consider is not only a cool stability and speed upgrade, but also a required upgrade if you have external periphials of any kind.
User Rating: 10/10
puts XP to shame!by - August 22, 2002
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go ahead, whine about the price now, you'll buy it soon enough because you know it rules & it's worth every penny!
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I use it & I love it!by - August 22, 2002
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I just bought a new computer from apple & even though Jaguar isn't "released" yet as an individual purchase, I've had it for the past week & I love it!!! To anyone that is not sure what to think of Apple or OS 10.2 - go to your local Apple store or CompUSA & try out Jaguar - you'll be amazed!
User Rating: 10/10
Cheaper in the long runby - August 22, 2002
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One of the larger considerations users tend to overlook is the basic economics of softwares and hardware. If time = money then Apple has saved me potentially lots compared to Windows/Microsoft. Intutive applications and slower planned obsolescence of technologies at Apple have been major advantages for me and my work. Apple is way ahead of the game in terms of a rock solid OS finally. I love the fact that they have not been in a heated battle of the Megahertz race with Win machines. I have rarley had to upgrade my G4 while my friend has spent enough money upgrading his Win machine to have purchased a new computer. Bottom line - Apple is still flawed in some ways but they surely won me over with their design philosphies and approaches versus the counter intuitive ways of the PC / Windows world.
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I just bought it!by - August 22, 2002
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I scoffed at the price of 10.2 for weeks - until yesterday. I spent all afternoon yesterday at the Apple store playing around on Jaguar & I was sold. I purchased a copy of it in advance & I cannot wait to get it home on my mac when it's released on Saturday! Go try it out - it'll make you drool.
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worth much more than $ 129!!by - August 22, 2002
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I'd pay a lot more than that for all that apple is giving you with OS 10.2 Welcome to the next generation of efficiency - smart & trainable junk mail filters, system-wide address/contact book that is accessible by any application! It's also got the best finder search invented becuase it searches in real-time, doesn't need to index your hard-disk or sit there & think to find files or folders - as you type in the letters of the file/folder you are looing for, results are instantly displayed in a clear list! Amazing. With iSync & iCal, OS 10.2 will only get better & better. Apple is committed to groundbreaking software solutions & they always manage to make their software work incredibly well. Apple delivers on all of it's promises, & OS 10.2 will blow you away.
User Rating: 6/10
here come Steve's lapdogsby - August 22, 2002
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fantastic - pay over a hundred bucks for a .X upgrade. Hmmm - still gonna run to slow on a G3. But Massah' Steve says it is good enough to pay 129 bucks so we'll all stay on the plantation. I'd love to hear the laughter of the mac crowd if windows charged for yearly upgrades - oh wait, I'm a business user, MS IS trying to do that, with their "upgrade assurance" program.
User Rating: 10/10
phenomenal!! now comes free with new computers!!by - August 22, 2002
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my new G4 tower shipped with OS 10.2 installed & it rocks! Lightning fast, amazing features, easiest network setup I've ever done, integrated file search in finder, & don't forget every apple computer these days comes with FREE iPhoto, iMovie, & iTunes! Try getting a new version of Windows for $ 129. - not gonna happen. OS 10.2 is enough of a reason for everyone to switch to the way a computer experience should be: intuitive, easy, & fun!
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Apple Delivers what OS 9 users were waiting forby - August 22, 2002
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I've used OS X since the public BETA (which was quickly uninstalled by the way) right up to OSX 10.1.5 and while I was impressed with the new OS, it never had the same place in my heart as OS9. Sure I could get things done but I found OS9 was more productive. Well finally OSX 10.2 brings back the features I've missed most and now allows me to confidently take my Mac to work and use it as my main computer in a Windows Environment. However two features (which keep me from giving a "5") that are missing are window shade and system sounds. Thankfully a company called Unsanity has two software titles which bring back these two very important features and they work perfectly with OSX 10.2 IS it worth the $129 well since I got OS 10.1 for "Free" with my PowerMac G4 I think it is but there should have been an upgrade price for those who purchased a retail copy of OSX 10.1.
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Why all the complaining?by - August 22, 2002
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Windows users have been paying for bug fixes for years and get much worse software than Mac OsX. Be happy you have a choice!!
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Is what I was looking forby - August 22, 2002
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is what some other OS were promesing but this Os X 10.2 delivers. It does not matter how much it cost $129 is what any person now day needs at home because everybody now want to share files and network their machines.
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Better than anything Microsoftby - August 22, 2002
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has ever done. None of the permissions problems, the share files hell of Windows, or the random software crashes. This the the OS enterprises should be doing mass-migrations to. Attention to detail, stability, ease of use - with none of the intrusions, ads, solicitations, license agreements, registration, and serial number schemes computer users are accustomed to being assaulted with in Windows. Unix is the future and OS X is a great way to learn it.
User Rating: 9/10
One word: Speed!by - August 22, 2002
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This release marks a great improvement over 10.1.x. It is noticeably faster and a great deal more responsive. The Finder is just one area that the improvements of Apple?s engineering team are evident right off the bat. Integrated search in each Finder window, multi-threaded operation, and truly flexible networking in a mixed environment are just a few of the enhanced features. A+
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best Mac OS upgrade everby - August 22, 2002
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This upgrade packs a big punch. Apple has the best OS avalible and this really shows it.
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Its Great All Round!!by - August 22, 2002
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Mac OS X 10.2 is great all around from what I have seen and I was even impressed with Mac OS X 10.1. If Jaguar is 100% better we are in for a good long ride. Although $129 bucks may seem like alot , and it is, good software doesn't get developed for free. The core has also been reworked as well to allow for Quartz Extreme so upgrade from the old OS X 10.1 to 10.2 is somewhat impossible. Overall OS X 10.2 is a must buy when you can afford it, and something to show off to all your PC friends!
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No more XP for meby - August 22, 2002
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This is the reason I switched. No more crashes, system hangs at shutdown or blue screen of death and wasted time troubleshooting. With this I'm more productive and now love to use my computer. Simply the best and intuitive OS out there. And did I mention UNIX????
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FASTTT!!!by - August 22, 2002
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10.2 is the real OS deal! It is very stable and easy to use. There is nothing bad to say about The Jaguar! All the software are running smoothly. MAC OS 9 is dead!
User Rating: 10/10
absolutely amazingby - August 22, 2002
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networking with windows and other macs is amazing with this upgrade... flawless. as with earlier versions of X, jaguar is solid as a rock in terms of stability. the finder is greatly improved much, much faster and now with built in find and the ability to turn previews off... very nice! mail and address book are also a huge improvement... combined with iCal many people will never need Entourage. iChat is icing on the cake.
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Jaguar is the one to bring up the OS9'ers and switch over the XP'ersby - August 22, 2002
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Its time to stop waiting and just do it.
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Uh, this upgrade IS worth the money.by - August 21, 2002
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For all the amazing improvements in 10.2, CNET only gives it an 8 out of 10 basically because Sherlock doesnt have Google and iChat (version 1.0 software) isnt as good as AIM 4.5? Anyone who has used 10.2 knows this is a 10 out of 10 product. If you qualify for education price, its less than 70 bucks at store.apple.com .. there are deals and rebates around the web - THIS UPGRADE IS WORTH THE PURCHASE FOR ANY USER. And anyway, if you're so cheap that you can't afford this cost, how on earth did you afford a Mac anyway? Go buy a Dull at Walmart of something
User Rating: 8/10
Pretty Impressedby - August 21, 2002
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Pretty good. I am not a mac person, but mac OS X is the best OS for workstations and desktops.
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Chock full of features...by - August 21, 2002
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10.2 has enhacements to every part of the OS - Mail, iChat, Rendevous, Inkwell (amazing!), QuartzExtreme, Address Book, Sherlock and more. I can understand people getting cheesed off over the price - but no one says you have to buy now. You can wait until you need it, or until the price drops. For me, it's a must have upgrade.
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It's worth it!by - August 21, 2002
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Don't forget that for the $129, although not included in the package, you get a create calender app (iCal), the ability to sync with mobile phones and your iPod (iSync). These apps will only run on 10.2, and with Mail 1.2 and iCal you've got a better, more intergrated version of Entourage. Plus, any new iApps that get launced will likely only run on 10.2. I love it, and think it's worth the money.
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The last strawby - August 21, 2002
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apple's move to charge $129 for this, $50-$100 for .mac when all i want is e-mail, and the high price for mac hardware have allowe dme to justify building my own pc. Mac OS 10.2 is nice, but some of the things that were lacking in 10.1 (game performance, slow web sufring, inconsistent window management, lack of defrag utility, I can go on) have still not been addressed. I don't care about ichat, all i wanted is the speed and srping loaded folders. Apparently, OS 10.1 never entitled its users to speed.
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Not worth the upgrade!by - August 21, 2002
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If you have not upgraded to OSX then go for it, otherwise this is not worth the money for 95% of users. Go banana!
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