Osx

rmcelroy · 01-22-2004, 05:36 PM

so, OSX is the most recent OS that the Mac has?

and it can be compared to XP right?

kinda like I've heard OS9 can be compared to 98...

But what are the main differences in the Operating Systems?
(OSX and XP)

I know they look different... and the toolbar is on the top... but uhh... are there any really major differences.

Also, isn't OSX just a version of Unix?

g5orbust · 01-22-2004, 06:00 PM

I could go into a lengthy discussion on the topic, but instead check out http://www.xvsxp.com/

That should help you out.

T1junkie · 01-23-2004, 08:32 AM

That is possibly the most lengthy discussion that could ever be seen on this forum I would check out g5orbust's link

main differences
-OSX = mac, XP = PC
-Completely different Filesystems
-Different hardware support
...

Qiranworms · 01-24-2004, 01:43 PM

I'd never heard of that site. It seeems quite well done. I've just joined the forums there, actually.

Qiranworms · 02-13-2004, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by rmcelroy
so, OSX is the most recent OS that the Mac has?

One note. Keep in mind that there are different versions of OS X. The original was released about the time of ME and in a way was a failure the same way. It was buggy, slow, and somewhat ahead of its time (the hardware to support it did not exist). Quickly after, a "service pack" style free upgrade to 10.1 was released. These were codenamed "Aqua". Around the time of XP, OS X was finally a proper OS...with the release of Jaguar (10.2). The current one is now Panther (10.3) which has plenty of nice features in addition to much needed speed optimizations. By the time I own a Mac, I'm hoping there will be a 64 bit version for the G5. Now that will be SPEED.

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Also, isn't OSX just a version of Unix?

That's a lot like saying Windows is just a version of DOS. And being based on UNIX is a good thing. Trust me on that one.

theminimagman · 03-13-2004, 06:21 PM

no not at all it just uses a small portion of the unix kernel

01-22-2004, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
rmcelroy Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 35	Osx so, OSX is the most recent OS that the Mac has? and it can be compared to XP right? kinda like I've heard OS9 can be compared to 98... But what are the main differences in the Operating Systems? (OSX and XP) I know they look different... and the toolbar is on the top... but uhh... are there any really major differences. Also, isn't OSX just a version of Unix?

01-22-2004, 06:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
g5orbust Ultra Techie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 818	I could go into a lengthy discussion on the topic, but instead check out http://www.xvsxp.com/ That should help you out. __________________ Apple, Mac OS , and Power PC

01-23-2004, 08:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
T1junkie Super Techie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 302	That is possibly the most lengthy discussion that could ever be seen on this forum I would check out g5orbust's link main differences -OSX = mac, XP = PC -Completely different Filesystems -Different hardware support ... __________________ IBM/Lenovo T43 2687DSU Pentium M 2.0Ghz 1024 MB (DDR2 SDRAM) 80 GB Ultra ATA, 5400 RPM 14.1\" LCD Windows XP Pro DVD-R 64MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 Integrated 802.11A/B/G, Bluetooth, 10/100/1000 Eth.

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03-13-2004, 06:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
theminimagman Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1	no not at all it just uses a small portion of the unix kernel