Advantages: Aqua interface, Stability, features, control
Disadvantages: Requirements, Changes to things current users are used to

...Sorry, couldn't resist the pun. ;-) OS X, eh? Is it a good or a bad thing? I'm not entirely sure. The new OS has many new features and additions, such as Pre-emptive Multitsking and protected memory, which means that programs won't bring down the entire system, and that a program cannot monopolise the CPU. But, there is also the loss of things such as the Apple menu, the desktop as you know it, and the fact that programs will have to be re-written to take advantage of the new system features. At the heart of this is a Unix-based OS, most likely thanks to Apple's purchase of NeXt step (or however they're spelt ;-) As a result, the new os will probably have a command prompt (for advanced users; don't worry). This alone will be a change for current Mac users. The new OS will probably also have a permanent logon interface, which... Read review

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Advantages: Many new features, Full support for Windows
Disadvantages: OS upgrades used to be free

...Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is the biggest update to the Mac operating system since OS X was first released. It is the first update that I would recommend purchasing on it's own rather than waiting till you need to upgrade to a new Macintosh computer. Some of the most useful features are Time Machine which is a one button backup system (it requires an external hard drive), Spaces, an application that helps organize applications when multitasking , and Bootcamp that allows Windows XP or Vista to load natively on Intel Macintosh computers. Bootcamp alone gives you the functionality of having a whole other computer if you need to run windows applications and don't wish to use a program like parallels or virtual PC that don't run at native speeds. Quicklook and Stacks in the dock are both excellent time saving features. Quicklook allows a small... Read review

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Advantages: Very similar to Windows XP
Disadvantages: Very different from Mac OS 9

...I use an Mac for work purposes and a PC at home. On the Mac, time is of great importance and every feature that saves time saves money and there are quite a few great time saving features on Mac OS X that do just that! If you are a PC user and currently use Windows XP then the new operating for the Apple Mac will be very appealing to you. It is very similar in many ways to that of Windows XP. One of the main differences that Mac OS X has which is one of my favourite features is that it has what is called a dock. This is a bar that can sit either at the bottom of the screen or on either side and you can use it to add in short cuts to all your software. Also if you have folders that you access alot and you don't want to keep trying to find them all the time then you can add them to the dock. All you then have to do is go to the dock... Read review

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Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: Minor bugs and problems. Although they're usually sorted out quickly.

...Apple have really got it bad at the moment. Or was that good. If your looking at it from a product design and financial point of view, Apple are great. But from a OS point of view, it's a madhouse. We have OS 9.0.4 on some new Macs, OS 8.x on others. Pretty much all new Macs have OS 9.1, and new