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Andrew Reilly
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Joined: 26 Apr 2002
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On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:07:40 +0000, Eric P. wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks, the information is valuable! No, I can't live without Adobe
Reader, as I make heavy use of it, so that will be a serious
consideration here.
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Not that I doubt you (maybe you really do need heavy DRM and active
forms (ick!)), but I personally almost never use Adobe Acrobat Reader. On
my Mac laptop Apple's Preview is faster than anything else, so that's a no
brainer. On my FreeBSD boxes I find Xpdf faster and more reliable than
Acrobat Reader has ever been (takes a bit of setting up to get the fonts
nice, though.)
Sure: PDF is useful and important, but far too many people seem to equate
PDF with Acrobat and it just ain't the case, and it's an awful program
(IMO).
Unless your use is particular or peculiar, I doubt that that particular
issue will be one that troubles you.
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Joost Kremers
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:21 am Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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Andrew Reilly wrote:
| Quote: | Not that I doubt you (maybe you really do need heavy DRM and active
forms (ick!)), but I personally almost never use Adobe Acrobat Reader. On
my Mac laptop Apple's Preview is faster than anything else,
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until you open a 900-page pdf document... when i want to open the emacs
lisp manual under OS X, i usually start up X11 and open it with gv. with gv
it just takes a second or two to jump to the index (which is at the end of
the book), while in preview it literally takes minutes before it's possible
to comfortably navigate the index.
| Quote: | Sure: PDF is useful and important, but far too many people seem to equate
PDF with Acrobat and it just ain't the case, and it's an awful program
(IMO).
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that it certainly is...
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Ilgaz Ocal
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 12 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:38 am Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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On 2006-04-13 04:08:32 +0300, Tom Stiller <tomstiller@comcast.net> said:
| Quote: | In article <4a5if0Fra378U10@individual.net>,
Ilgaz Ocal <ilgaz_ocal@yahoo.com > wrote:
On 2006-04-12 21:27:37 +0300, Tom Stiller <tomstiller@comcast.net> said:
I run both YDL 4.1 and Mac OS X 10.4.6. I have never had a problem
with the stability of either system. I can't answer your questions
about about speed without some indication of what you're going to be
doing. You get the best performance from your machine when you can
accomplish the task at hand. What's the task? What tools do you have
available? How well do you know how to use them?
I wonder if the x86 rule apply to macs? You know.. Linux/FreeBSD (in
this arch,Darwin) for serving, OS X for client. Did you see Ars
Technica benchmark of Apache/YDL and Apache/OS XServe?
There is also a cow rule as you should not feed your own cow to drink a
glass of milk everyday  That is from the days while windows trolls
were more "quality" types No, it was said against x86 Linux for home.
I have absolutely no idea how to respond.
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It is about very simple thing that Yahoo serves using FreeBSD yet
everyone in Yahoo (clients) in windows/OS X.
Windows and OS X are better on Desktop (client), more capable but it
has some "costs" as overhead. Linux and FreeBSD/Darwin/OS X Server is
more optimized for serving, serves better on that purpose.
Sorry for saying it in a very complex way (I guess?)
Ilgaz |
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Eric P.
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 12 Apr 2006
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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In article <pan.2006.04.13.07.29.00.519106@areilly.bpc-users.org>,
Andrew Reilly <andrew-newspost@areilly.bpc-users.org> wrote:
| Quote: | On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:07:40 +0000, Eric P. wrote:
Thanks, the information is valuable! No, I can't live without Adobe
Reader, as I make heavy use of it, so that will be a serious
consideration here.
Not that I doubt you (maybe you really do need heavy DRM and active
forms (ick!)), but I personally almost never use Adobe Acrobat Reader. On
my Mac laptop Apple's Preview is faster than anything else, so that's a no
brainer. On my FreeBSD boxes I find Xpdf faster and more reliable than
Acrobat Reader has ever been (takes a bit of setting up to get the fonts
nice, though.)
Sure: PDF is useful and important, but far too many people seem to equate
PDF with Acrobat and it just ain't the case, and it's an awful program
(IMO).
Unless your use is particular or peculiar, I doubt that that particular
issue will be one that troubles you.
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Ah, this is a relief, as I've always found Reader to be awkward, and
occasionally it crashes or freezes when I try to print. A pdf
reader/printer that's more stable (and maybe eaven works faster, as I
find Adobe Reader to be a slug) is highly welcome! Integration into a
Web browser would be a plus, but not essential.
Live and learn...
Thanks!
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Tom Stiller
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 25 Mar 2005
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 3:37 pm Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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In article <4a6rijFrvo05U1@individual.net>,
Ilgaz Ocal <ilgaz_ocal@yahoo.com > wrote:
| Quote: | On 2006-04-13 04:08:32 +0300, Tom Stiller <tomstiller@comcast.net> said:
In article <4a5if0Fra378U10@individual.net>,
Ilgaz Ocal <ilgaz_ocal@yahoo.com > wrote:
On 2006-04-12 21:27:37 +0300, Tom Stiller <tomstiller@comcast.net> said:
I run both YDL 4.1 and Mac OS X 10.4.6. I have never had a problem
with the stability of either system. I can't answer your questions
about about speed without some indication of what you're going to be
doing. You get the best performance from your machine when you can
accomplish the task at hand. What's the task? What tools do you have
available? How well do you know how to use them?
I wonder if the x86 rule apply to macs? You know.. Linux/FreeBSD (in
this arch,Darwin) for serving, OS X for client. Did you see Ars
Technica benchmark of Apache/YDL and Apache/OS XServe?
There is also a cow rule as you should not feed your own cow to drink a
glass of milk everyday That is from the days while windows trolls
were more "quality" types No, it was said against x86 Linux for home.
I have absolutely no idea how to respond.
It is about very simple thing that Yahoo serves using FreeBSD yet
everyone in Yahoo (clients) in windows/OS X.
Windows and OS X are better on Desktop (client), more capable but it
has some "costs" as overhead. Linux and FreeBSD/Darwin/OS X Server is
more optimized for serving, serves better on that purpose.
Sorry for saying it in a very complex way (I guess?)
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Yahoo?! Who said anything about Yahoo?
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Ilgaz Ocal
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 12 Apr 2006
Posts: 4
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Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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On 2006-04-13 18:37:13 +0300, Tom Stiller <tomstiller@comcast.net> said:
| Quote: | It is about very simple thing that Yahoo serves using FreeBSD yet
everyone in Yahoo (clients) in windows/OS X.
Windows and OS X are better on Desktop (client), more capable but it
has some "costs" as overhead. Linux and FreeBSD/Darwin/OS X Server is
more optimized for serving, serves better on that purpose.
Sorry for saying it in a very complex way (I guess?)
Yahoo?! Who said anything about Yahoo?
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OK- I get it, you either can't understand a simple, non native english
speaker english or you have a problem with me.
Or you like those "1000 article per thread" usenet fights.
I am writing the exact thing as Timothy Larson giving a real life example.
OS X is a very good Unix CLIENT, X Serve is a good server OS,
FreeBSD/Linux/Darwin are great for RAW SERVERS. Those machines not even
having a graphics card.
I am very tired investigate my (or google) usenet archive about why
this "I can't understand" game happens.
Not falling into it of course.
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Eric P.
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 12 Apr 2006
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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In article <4a7dl6Frpen2U1@individual.net>,
Ilgaz Ocal <ilgaz_ocal@yahoo.com > wrote:
| Quote: | On 2006-04-13 18:37:13 +0300, Tom Stiller <tomstiller@comcast.net> said:
It is about very simple thing that Yahoo serves using FreeBSD yet
everyone in Yahoo (clients) in windows/OS X.
Windows and OS X are better on Desktop (client), more capable but it
has some "costs" as overhead. Linux and FreeBSD/Darwin/OS X Server is
more optimized for serving, serves better on that purpose.
Sorry for saying it in a very complex way (I guess?)
Yahoo?! Who said anything about Yahoo?
OK- I get it, you either can't understand a simple, non native english
speaker english or you have a problem with me.
Or you like those "1000 article per thread" usenet fights.
I am writing the exact thing as Timothy Larson giving a real life example.
OS X is a very good Unix CLIENT, X Serve is a good server OS,
FreeBSD/Linux/Darwin are great for RAW SERVERS. Those machines not even
having a graphics card.
I am very tired investigate my (or google) usenet archive about why
this "I can't understand" game happens.
Not falling into it of course.
Ilgaz
Getting back to, and clarifying, my original question, what would y'all |
recommend as a better single-user OS for home use for "MS Office" style
apps, e-mail/Web/Usenet, graphics/sound workstation? ...and I guess
never mind about gaming, as I'll accept whatever limitations either OS
places on game performance, if any.
Please keep sharing your thoughts and experiences.
Happy computing,
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Daniel Packman
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 20 May 2005
Posts: 5
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:29 pm Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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In article <ericp06-D58960.11440413042006@newsclstr02.news.prodigy.com>,
Eric P. <ericp06@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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| Quote: | Getting back to, and clarifying, my original question, what would y'all
recommend as a better single-user OS for home use for "MS Office" style
apps, e-mail/Web/Usenet, graphics/sound workstation? ...and I guess
never mind about gaming, as I'll accept whatever limitations either OS
places on game performance, if any. ....
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Better is quite subjective and there is no substitute for *you* getting
some experience on each platform to see what you like. That said...
MS-Office apps: If you really need MS-access, then winXP is hard to avoid.
If you can do with another database (or none) and you don't need to
frequently share a document for editing, then you should be fine on
either MS-office on windows, MS-office on Macintosh, or open office
on any platform.
e-mail: If you have a corporate requirement for a particular client, then
you might be locked into a particular piece of software. Otherwise,
proprietary and free clients abound for all platforms. Tastes vary.
Web: Likewise, browsers abound on all platforms. If you have a real need
for Internet Explorer, you have my condolences. Firefox is a great
browser for all platforms and Safari is often fine as well. Many options.
Usenet: Tastes vary here and there are many options. I like trn compiled on
this macintosh. Other solutions are too numerous to name.
Graphics/Sound - This covers many applications and it might help if you
could mention a specific application. I find the iLife suite from
Apple to be very useful for consumer-level photo/movie/sound work.
You might have something else in mind entirely. |
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Keith Keller
*nix forums Guru
Joined: 20 Feb 2005
Posts: 608
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:21 pm Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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["Followup-To:" header set to comp.os.linux.powerpc.]
On 2006-04-13, Daniel Packman <pack@pack.acd.ucar.edu.ucar.edu> wrote:
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Web: Likewise, browsers abound on all platforms. If you have a real need
for Internet Explorer, you have my condolences. Firefox is a great
browser for all platforms and Safari is often fine as well. Many options.
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As someone else pointed out (perhaps only to colp), browser support on
linux-ppc is fine, but browser plugin support is spotty at best. No
flash, difficult or older java, no shockwave, no streaming media. If
that's very important to the OP, OS X is probably a better choice
(though dual-boot is always an option).
--keith
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Manuel Tobias Schiller
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 13 Apr 2006
Posts: 15
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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On 2006-04-12, Eric P. <ericp06@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
| Quote: | Hello,
I'm interested in hearing from anyone who's compared the performance of
Linux (specifically YDL) and Mac OS X (the more current version, the
better). I want to install each of these systems and check 'em out, and
I'd like any useful information and interesting observations folks may
have from their experiences.
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I can't really compare performance because I can't test OS X (I don't
have it), but giving both systems a try for two or three months is a
good idea; you'll find out what suits you best, and if you find yourself
using the "other" OS you didn't want to test that day, that gives you a
clue as well, doesn't it?
The learning curve on linux is generally considered a little steeper,
but, in my opinion, it's never a bad idea to learn something about the
tools you are going to use before getting to work. That's what any
worker must do during his or her education... Learning to avoid the
"smashing one's finger with a hammer" and a few other do's and don't's
in a computing context seems to be a good thing.
| Quote: | Since both systems were born of UNIX, does it make sense to run both on
a single machine? I'm wondering which of the two systems would be best
for use on a G4/450 single-processor system. That's the machine I have,
currently with 640MB of RAM, but I plan on maxing it out sometime soon,
then changing the graphics card to a GeForce 4 Ti (hope Linux supports
this!), and later a processor upgrade.
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If you use both systems, it makes sense to have both installed. 
By the way, if I remember correctly, mac-on-linux can start OS X under
linux in a window, it'll be a little slower but usable. So you don't
have to do without OS X even if linux is running at the moment - you'll
get the best of two worlds, even if one of them is a little slower.
About performance: I'm running a G3 at 300 MHz (1 MB L2 cache) with 384 MB
of RAM under linux, and I'm quite satisfied with its performance; it's only
too slow to watch DVDs without a lot of frame skipping. The G3 will also
outperform my K6-2 at 500MHz (same amount of RAM) for most tasks unless
you're watching movies. Your G4 is probably quite a bit faster, and DVDs
should play just fine with the AltiVec instruction set that the G4 supports.
I'm writing this because I hope it gives you some idea what to expect,
even if it might not exactly apply to your situation.
| Quote: | I'm looking for the best performance I can get from my machine in speed
and stability. Wherever there's a choice, I favor more stability, of
course. I want to make my system the best it can possibly be for
Internet use, graphics and sound editing (later including audio
recording), word processing/spreadsheeting/database work, and gaming. I
don't ask for much, do I? *L*
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You want a system that is optimal for any use one can imagine? Tell me
when you found it, we'll sell it together and get rich! ;)
Seriously though, stability is generally considered good for both
systems.
| Quote: | Any and all feedback will be greatly appreciated! For e-mail response,
please send to "thustar at yahoo dot com."
Thanks and happy computing,
Eric
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Thanks, and happy computing back to you!
Manuel
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Ilgaz Ocal
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 12 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:32 pm Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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On 2006-04-13 21:43:32 +0300, "Eric P." <ericp06@sbcglobal.net> said:
| Quote: | Getting back to, and clarifying, my original question, what would y'all
recommend as a better single-user OS for home use for "MS Office" style
apps, e-mail/Web/Usenet, graphics/sound workstation? ...and I guess
never mind about gaming, as I'll accept whatever limitations either OS
places on game performance, if any.
Please keep sharing your thoughts and experiences.
Happy computing,
Eric
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I clearly suggest OS X for client. Only thing would be "it is not
totally opensource/gpl" against it but in case you don't know, the
nvidia and ati drivers on Linux are already closed source binaries.
OS X is called "the most successful unix on desktop". It offers best of
closed source and open source. One can use an entirely open source/GPL
program suite on it if he wishes. That is the thing making it powerful.
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Whaxiac
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 13 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:38 pm Post subject:
Re: How does Linux = Mac OS X? Linux GAMING LISTS!!!
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Richard E Maine wrote:
| Quote: | Eric P. <ericp06@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
I'm looking for the best performance I can get from my machine in speed
and stability. Wherever there's a choice, I favor more stability, of
course. I want to make my system the best it can possibly be for
Internet use, graphics and sound editing (later including audio
recording), word processing/spreadsheeting/database work, and gaming. I
don't ask for much, do I? *L*
The question mostly doesn't make sense to me. "Performance" normally
refers to speed. I see that you are asking about both speed and
stability, but still....
1. Stability. Both operating systems are good in terms of stability.
What issues you might have in that area are going to have a lot more to
do with the specific applications than with the operating system.
Stability of the OS just isn't a basis for selecting between those two
options.
2. Speed. Most of the things you listed just aren't speed critical. Word
processing? Internet stuff has speed issues, of course, but they seldom
have much to do with your system. And then...
Games. You are kidding, right? It is a really rare game where there even
exist versions on the multiple operating systems so that you can make a
speed comparison. Some exist. But not many at all. You probably wouldn't
have to use a second hand to count them, much less take off your socks.
Neither Linux nor Mac OS are particularly strong in the game market at
all. Both have some games, but the selection is limited. And the big
question is almost always not whether a particular game will perform
well, but whether it exists at all for those systems.
In short, I don't see that it makes sense for you to be asking about
performance (either speed or stability). Sounds to me like a *FAR* more
significant issue is the question of what applications are available and
whether they suit your needs.
If you really want a gaming machine, then Windows is pretty much where
it is at. (That or a console). Even with all the flaws of Windows, the
big decider turns out to be that, given some random game you might want,
it will usually be available on Windows and not on Linux or OS-X. That's
not true 100% of the time, but it is sure so a lot of the time.
I might suggest an Intel Mac with dual booting. Use OS-X for most
everything except the games - Windows for the games.
Games? 1400 of them run on Linux! And, according to tests at PC Gaming |
mag, expect a MINIMUM 8X faster response/processing on GNU/Linux!
http://www.icculus.org/lgfaq/gamelist.php?license=free
http://transgaming.org/gamesdb/
http://www.happypenguin.org/
http://lhl.linuxgames.com/
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/savage/news_6072312.html
Lots MORE! But this should hold you for a while! Don't forget, your
Quake Servers run really great, when they are GNU/Linux!!!
http://www.linuxgames.com/ is where you cn check out the QUETOO
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G.T.
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 31 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:50 am Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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"Ilgaz Ocal" <ilgaz_ocal@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:4a7dl6Frpen2U1@individual.net...
| Quote: | On 2006-04-13 18:37:13 +0300, Tom Stiller <tomstiller@comcast.net> said:
It is about very simple thing that Yahoo serves using FreeBSD yet
everyone in Yahoo (clients) in windows/OS X.
Windows and OS X are better on Desktop (client), more capable but it
has some "costs" as overhead. Linux and FreeBSD/Darwin/OS X Server is
more optimized for serving, serves better on that purpose.
Sorry for saying it in a very complex way (I guess?)
Yahoo?! Who said anything about Yahoo?
OK- I get it, you either can't understand a simple, non native english
speaker english or you have a problem with me.
Or you like those "1000 article per thread" usenet fights.
I am writing the exact thing as Timothy Larson giving a real life example.
OS X is a very good Unix CLIENT, X Serve is a good server OS,
FreeBSD/Linux/Darwin are great for RAW SERVERS. Those machines not even
having a graphics card.
I am very tired investigate my (or google) usenet archive about why
this "I can't understand" game happens.
Not falling into it of course.
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Ok, but I don't understand you either.
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Eric P.
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 12 Apr 2006
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:55 am Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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In article <e1m8q1$dv6$1@news.ucar.edu>,
pack@pack.acd.ucar.edu.ucar.edu (Daniel Packman) wrote:
| Quote: | In article <ericp06-D58960.11440413042006@newsclstr02.news.prodigy.com>,
Eric P. <ericp06@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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Getting back to, and clarifying, my original question, what would y'all
recommend as a better single-user OS for home use for "MS Office" style
apps, e-mail/Web/Usenet, graphics/sound workstation? ...and I guess
never mind about gaming, as I'll accept whatever limitations either OS
places on game performance, if any. ....
Better is quite subjective and there is no substitute for *you* getting
some experience on each platform to see what you like. That said...
MS-Office apps: If you really need MS-access, then winXP is hard to avoid.
If you can do with another database (or none) and you don't need to
frequently share a document for editing, then you should be fine on
either MS-office on windows, MS-office on Macintosh, or open office
on any platform.
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I have no need for Access. My database app of choice has always been
FileMaker Pro. I will do all I can to avoid ever owning any version of
MS Windows, but still the possibility exists...at some point...if I find
a sufficiently valid reason to own and use both an Apple and a PC.
| Quote: | e-mail: If you have a corporate requirement for a particular client, then
you might be locked into a particular piece of software. Otherwise,
proprietary and free clients abound for all platforms. Tastes vary.
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E-mail is purely a personal choice. I favor Eudora (and not just because
it's free). Any similar and ideally non-MS mail app would do just fine.
| Quote: | Web: Likewise, browsers abound on all platforms. If you have a real need
for Internet Explorer, you have my condolences. Firefox is a great
browser for all platforms and Safari is often fine as well. Many options.
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No real need for IE. That's another program I avoid whenever possible.
Currently, I favor Mozilla, and I've used (and liked) Camino under OS X.
My old standby is always Netscape. I've used Safari, but like it less
than Netscape. I have no experience with FireFox as of yet.
| Quote: | Usenet: Tastes vary here and there are many options. I like trn compiled on
this macintosh. Other solutions are too numerous to name.
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MT-Newswatcher does it for me. Any similar newsgroup reader would do.
| Quote: | Graphics/Sound - This covers many applications and it might help if you
could mention a specific application. I find the iLife suite from
Apple to be very useful for consumer-level photo/movie/sound work.
You might have something else in mind entirely.
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For image editing, I use Photoshop and GraphicConverter.
For sound editing, I use SoundApp, Sound Studio (Felt Tip), and rarely
SoundEdit. As I'm studying audio engineering, I'm interested in sound
editing software with more features (namely effects processing), but
that may be a whole nother realm. I have to ultimately decide if my
current computer shall be an audio or a visual workstation, and then
plan to buy another machine to handle the other.
I don't work with video at all, and have no plans to start.
Hope this helps direct more feedback.
Thanks,
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Eric P.
*nix forums beginner
Joined: 12 Apr 2006
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 6:58 am Post subject:
Re: How does Linux compare to Mac OS X?
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In article <00s2h3xa97.ln2@goaway.wombat.san-francisco.ca.us>,
Keith Keller <kkeller-usenet@wombat.san-francisco.ca.us> wrote:
| Quote: | ["Followup-To:" header set to comp.os.linux.powerpc.]
On 2006-04-13, Daniel Packman <pack@pack.acd.ucar.edu.ucar.edu> wrote:
Web: Likewise, browsers abound on all platforms. If you have a real need
for Internet Explorer, you have my condolences. Firefox is a great
browser for all platforms and Safari is often fine as well. Many options.
As someone else pointed out (perhaps only to colp), browser support on
linux-ppc is fine, but browser plugin support is spotty at best. No
flash, difficult or older java, no shockwave, no streaming media. If
that's very important to the OP, OS X is probably a better choice
(though dual-boot is always an option).
--keith
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Yes, flash and Shockwave support are essential to me in a browser. I
don't need skads of plug-ins, but a small and well-rounded selection is
desirable.
OS X is looking like the ideal choice for me at this point, but a part
of me still wants to explore the world of Linux...then there will be the
matter of which distribution will best suit my interests.
Thanks,
Eric |
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