This is one heck of a week for Apple! First, Amazon leaks the specs for their new G5 desktops and Apple releases the things the next day, and Friday the 29th of April is the big release of MacOS 10.4, “Tiger,” Apple’s most recent revision to the Macintosh Operating System.
But should you upgrade? Are those new G5’s worth a look at the Apple Store? What’s so special about all of this stuff and why does Apple keep selling new OSes every year when Microsoft can make Windows XP and hang tough with it for years? Well, let’s take a look at those questions, shall we?
Don’t worry Apple, I know you guys have been in the habit of suing websites who give out classified information, so I assure you all ahead of time, no juicy bits here that other people either don’t know or just aren’t my personal opinion. And that’s what you all want anyway, right? Anyway-read all about it:
[ http://www.pleasanttingle.net/story/2005/4/28/1148/89609 ]
While we’re at it, the rumors are flying again as to whether Apple will release OS X for x86 architecture (meaning everyday PCs). The rumor is likely untrue, and even if it were true, it would be a nightmare for Apple regardless of what people think about it (oh but it’ll make it so much cheaper! It’ll open up a whole new market! Apple just hates its customers! ::stamp::) and there’s a million reasons why, but let’s look at a few from a piece I put together a while ago:
[ http://www.pleasanttingle.net/story/2003/6/30/104241/123 ]