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Mac OS X (pronounced /mæk.o?.?s.t?n/) is a line of graphical operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc., the latest of which is pre-loaded on all currently shipping Macintosh computers. Mac OS X is the successor to the original Mac OS, which had been Apple's primary operating system since 1984. Unlike its predecessors, Mac OS X is a Unix-based operating system built on technology that had been developed at NeXT through the second half of the 1980s until Apple purchased the company in early 1997.
MSRP $129.00
Release date March, 2001
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The first version released was Mac OS X Server 1.0 in 1999, and a desktop-oriented version, Mac OS X v10.0 followed in March 2001. Since then, five more distinct "end-user" and "server" versions have been released, most recently Mac OS X v10.5 in October 2007. Releases of Mac OS X are named after big cats, for example Mac OS X v10.5 is usually referred to by Apple and users as "Leopard". The server edition, Mac OS X Server, is architecturally very similar to its desktop counterpart but usually runs on Apple's line of Macintosh server hardware. It includes workgroup management and administration software tools that provide simplified access to key network services, including a mail transfer agent, a Samba server, an LDAP server, a domain name server, and others. Apple also produces customized versions of OS X for use on three of its consumer devices, the Apple TV, the iPhone and the iPod touch. The modified OS only contains what is needed for that particular device (un-needed drivers and components are removed), though certain sources have reported that simple hacks could install features in the Mac OS to the stripped down version, which could indicate Apple wants to improve upon a common platform on all its hardware devices.
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Apple Mac OS X
• Mac OS X Version 10.5.6 Leopard
• Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (Full Product, Mac)
UPC: 605433009943
EAN: 5050053026040
MPN: MC094Z/A
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Released October, 2008
Pros
- Regular releases every 6 months
- Its FREE !
- 'One-Click' Software install and Removal
Cons
- Often ignored by hardware vendors when writing drivers.
- I have problem with openVPN client, it just need a little workaround which is not that easy for regular user
- Connecting through webdav with MS Windows is more stable than through Ubuntu, eventhough I did it through ubuntu, but not that easy for regular user
Apple Mac OS X
50%
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Ubuntu
50%
MSRP $0.00
Released August, 1991
Pros
- Free and open-source
- Strong developer community
- Enterprise-class server operating system
Cons
- Most Windows programs aren't available in Linux versions
- Not all hardware is readily supported.
- driver stability - many drivers are just ports of windows drivers
Apple Mac OS X
50%
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Linux
50%
MSRP $199 - $380
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Simple instalation from scratch (GUI really helps installation)
- Much better compatibility with 64-bit hardware
- Much fewer security vulnerabilities than XP
Cons
- Performance can be much better
- Default installation comes with many bloated eye-candy settings enabled that slow your computer down
- User Access Control is a huge pain
Apple Mac OS X
67%
vs.
Microsoft Windows Vista
33%
MSRP $0.00
Released August, 1993
Pros
- Rock solid, even unstable/sid
- Linux OS that has spawned more successful offspring than any other Linux OS
- Apt/Dpkg
are solid package management options
- Fantastic appserver platform
- PHP, OpenJDK, GCC, LLVM and more get solid testing support/SQA support
Apple Mac OS X
67%
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Debian GNU/Linux
33%
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71%
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Microsoft Windows
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Apple Mac OS X
75%
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Gentoo
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Reviews
April 20, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Good looking
- Easy to use
- Stable. Yes, it can crash, but in my experience, it crashes far less often than any version of Windows.
- no oppressive product validation
- Not affected by most, if any, viruses and worms
- The "dashboard" is very useful and doesn't interfere with other programs.
- affordable price
- The "dock" make navigation easy.
- innovative
- Rock solid open source BSD UNIX subsystem
- Unlike MS Windows, application are mostly of extremely high quality, with very little proportion of junk.
- Not much of a learning curve.
Cons
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April 19, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Good looking
- Easy to use
- Stable. Yes, it can crash, but in my experience, it crashes far less often than any version of Windows.
- no oppressive product validation
- Not affected by most, if any, viruses and worms
- The "dashboard" is very useful and doesn't interfere with other programs.
- affordable price
- The "dock" make navigation easy.
- innovative
- Not much of a learning curve.
- Easy downloading.
Cons
- only works on Apple hardware
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January 5, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Good looking
- Easy to use
- Stable. Yes, it can crash, but in my experience, it crashes far less often than any version of Windows.
Cons
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April 26, 2009
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love it
Pros
- Good looking
- Easy to use
- Stable. Yes, it can crash, but in my experience, it crashes far less often than any version of Windows.
- no oppressive product validation
- Not affected by most, if any, viruses and worms
- The "dashboard" is very useful and doesn't interfere with other programs.
- affordable price
- The "dock" make navigation easy.
- innovative
- Rock solid open source BSD UNIX subsystem
- Unlike MS Windows, application are mostly of extremely high quality, with very little proportion of junk.
- Not much of a learning curve.
- Time Machine - easy to use backups and file recovery
- Bootcamp - software to easily allow dual booting OSX with alternative operating systems on Apple hardware (specifically Windows)
- Spotlight - intelligent and speedy all-in-one tool for file management, program/system configuration launcher
- high amount of UI polish
- expos? desktop accessibility tool - functional and pretty
Cons
- only works on Apple hardware
- Cannot be virtualized
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April 22, 2009
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love it
Pros
- Good looking
- Easy to use
- Stable. Yes, it can crash, but in my experience, it crashes far less often than any version of Windows.
- no oppressive product validation
- Not affected by most, if any, viruses and worms
- The "dashboard" is very useful and doesn't interfere with other programs.
- affordable price
- The "dock" make navigation easy.
- innovative
- Rock solid open source BSD UNIX subsystem
- Unlike MS Windows, application are mostly of extremely high quality, with very little proportion of junk.
- Not much of a learning curve.
Cons
- Not as many applications/games available compared to Microsoft Windows
- Cannot be virtualized
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April 23, 2009
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Pros
- Stable. Yes, it can crash, but in my experience, it crashes far less often than any version of Windows.
- no oppressive product validation
- Not affected by most, if any, viruses and worms
- affordable price
- innovative
- Time Machine - easy to use backups and file recovery
- Bootcamp - software to easily allow dual booting OSX with alternative operating systems on Apple hardware (specifically Windows)
- Spotlight - intelligent and speedy all-in-one tool for file management, program/system configuration launcher
- high amount of UI polish
- expos? desktop accessibility tool - functional and pretty
Cons
- only works on Apple hardware
- Not as many applications/games available compared to Microsoft Windows
- closed source
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April 19, 2009
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Pros
- Good looking
- Stable. Yes, it can crash, but in my experience, it crashes far less often than any version of Windows.
- no oppressive product validation
- Not affected by most, if any, viruses and worms
- The "dashboard" is very useful and doesn't interfere with other programs.
- affordable price
Cons
- only works on Apple hardware
- Not as many applications/games available compared to Microsoft Windows
- Cannot be virtualized
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April 19, 2009
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Pros
- Good looking
- Easy to use
- no oppressive product validation
- The "dashboard" is very useful and doesn't interfere with other programs.
- The "dock" make navigation easy.
Cons
- Not as many applications/games available compared to Microsoft Windows
- closed source
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June 30, 2009
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- only works on Apple hardware
- Not as many applications/games available compared to Microsoft Windows
- Cannot be virtualized
- closed source
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June 6, 2009
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Cons
- only works on Apple hardware
- Not as many applications/games available compared to Microsoft Windows
- closed source
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