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Mac OS X beats Win XP. Then it doesn't | |
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| Time: 13:02 EST/18:02 GMT | News Source: The Register | Posted By: Byron Hinson | ||
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Apple was victorious against Microsoft last week, after CNET ran a Windows XP versus Mac OS X death match, and eventually awarded Mac the trophy. The punch-up was actually a dead heat but Apple won when the judges ruled its upgrade/licensing deal gave it the edge. However, Apple's victory was shortlived, as a quick rethink saw the battle royal reduced to a draw - apparently the Mac OS X upgrade/licensing path is only better value than WinXP's if you pirate the software. While not quite MTV celebrity death match style, the whole affair has a cartoonish air. Ar first, CNET proudly displayed the winner as Mac OS X, which MacCentral quickly picked up on and published. When the judges changed their decision, MacCentral had to post a revision. | ||
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| #1 By 116 (129.116.86.41) at 11/5/2001 5:02:13 PM |
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We have a lot of Mac users around here and threw this in my face once XP came out. I cannot believe that they gave Mac OS X the nod for compatibility when you have to dual boot Mac OS 9 to retain comatibility. Windows XP doesn't need that and I believe should be the winner.
Just my two cents. Glad I can throw it back in there face now that its once again a "tie". Whatever. . . |
| #2 By 1190 (63.28.229.124) at 11/5/2001 11:49:27 PM |
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MacOS X certainly wins the award for "coolest" OS. It really is amazing. The graphic rendering system (Quartz) is very innovative, far more advanced than NT/XP. =)
How very low class of CNET to award OS X the winner...and then retract it. Maybe we should have a deathmatch between CNET and TheRegister to see which news service has the poorest journalistic integrity. Now there is a tie! |
| #3 By 116 (66.68.170.138) at 11/6/2001 5:45:09 PM |
| I would disagree Foo but my view is purely subjective. Some people drive lexus and some opt for bmw same difference. I do agree with you though about theregister and cnet. The Register is at least entertaining and I don't think is meant to be taken seriously. Its the National Enquirer of the IT world. CNET purports to be honest but my experience has lead me to believe that couldn't be further from the truth. |
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