I didn't get this when I first read it, but good job sir. One of the funniest things I have read on MR in a long time
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OS X has serious bugs.
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I didn't get this when I first read it, but good job sir. One of the funniest things I have read on MR in a long time
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How were you fooled into buying a rMBP? Did someone sell you magic beans? I can web browse and play video with no problem. Sounds like user error. Windows hides files as well, you just have to know how to access them and if you don't know what you're doing, I'm guessing it can seem impossible. I Byed a Mac and have no regrets, but then again, I'm proficient with computers and learned how to use one by reading and research. In fact, the only two things I really use Windows for is playing games and MS Office, so Windows could be considered more of a toy. I'm glad I wasn't fooled.
I have. I have to bootcamp in to Windows 7 and use IE for certain school based browser tests through their web pages. It's really annoying, but it's happened before even though that's about the only time I've ever had to do it.
Just recently there was a poster here asking for help because a friend (if we believe him) deleted some of the hidden files and now his computer didn't start anymore.
You either know how to look for the system files, or you better don't touch them. Complaining that they are hidden is a sign of someone who just knows enough to be dangerous.
Clearly the OP fails to grasp the Unix underpinnings of the operating system, including the file system attributes and why they are hidden in OSX but Windows they are not.
ITs like viewing an NTFS volume in OSX, what as marked as hidden in windows is shown in OS X.
Additionally, the security is superior hence the lack security updates on every month, and the memory management is better.
I support Windows desktops and servers and I like the OS, but OS X does have clear advantages. If the OP is unaware of them, then he's drawing an incorrect conclusion.
The bottom line is, that he's not happy with it, then he's more then welcome to install Windows on his Mac. That's great thing about Macs, you can run OS X, or Windows (or any other OS)
ITs like viewing an NTFS volume in OSX, what as marked as hidden in windows is shown in OS X.
Additionally, the security is superior hence the lack security updates on every month, and the memory management is better.
I support Windows desktops and servers and I like the OS, but OS X does have clear advantages. If the OP is unaware of them, then he's drawing an incorrect conclusion.
The bottom line is, that he's not happy with it, then he's more then welcome to install Windows on his Mac. That's great thing about Macs, you can run OS X, or Windows (or any other OS)
Hi OP, I've reviewed your concerns in some detail and this is definitely a known issue -- working in technical support, I encounter it all the time.
It's a liveware problem.
Regrettably there isn't any immediate resolution as Apple haven't released a bug fix for liveware problems, so the best thing to do would be to sell your Mac and go back to Windows.
Daughter is in college. In the dorm there always seems to be issue with the wireless going out. Thankfully her dorm also had Ethernet jacks in the rooms. She would likely not buy a newer Macbook Pro than the one she has because of that.
No, As keysofanxiety told, It should be a liveware problem, It's very frustrating, for example an online chess site that has sounds after each player's move plays sounds for 10 days, then suddenly without any reason it stops from playing any sounds for 10 days then it automatically become correct in the middle of a game, or in the yahoo answers in 9 times out of ten It won't show hidden answers by clicking on it but sometimes it will, or about 1 out of 3 times I play a video the saturated bright glow appears instead of a bright picture in the video, I also have experienced freezing on some apps, I NEVER EVER experienced any of these frustrating bugs on windows 7. I hope they fix it ASAP.
It's like the Chinese 50 Cent Brigade and the Samsung Blogger Army got together and had a baby.
I support 700 Macs and well over 3000 Windows PCs at work. I will say in enterprise environments, Macs take a bit of creative thinking to work correctly. It's never an issue with major web sites or modern cloud services, it comes down to Macs being quirky with old, windows-centric business software that offers a web interface but this ancient interface expects IE 8 (looking at you, Altiris). Generally, to get the site to even load, I spoof the Chrome user agent to IE8 and they're seemingly compliant, but not always- sometimes they want their ActiveX trash. Sometimes Internet Explorer 9 on a VM just agrees better. Apps like Citrix's GoToAssist Corporate, it supports macs as clients but you have to run the host app from Windows (no biggie with a VM).
At home, my Macs are of course, just fine thank you much.
Especially in mid-sized businesses that run 10+ year old enterprise finance/accounting/telephony software because they "just work", and they cost a ton when they came online in the early 2000s and are now fully paid off-- well, there's never going to be a Mac or web version. Just gotta wait for the infrastructure replacement which can take time.
Or an ancient large format printer that only behaves correctly with two falling-apart apps in Windows XP... These are the use-cases where Apple isn't a strong player, because honestly, that's not their niche.
If you're a home user, solo operator, or run your business, or it doesn't have a 30 year history on Windows, Macs are gonna be a fine choice. If you're in much of corporate America, you might get a Mac, but you'll probably have Windows interaction.
I have a very heavy mac background, but I have zero issues with Windows 7 and even 8.1 (classic shell plz).
At home, my Macs are of course, just fine thank you much.
Especially in mid-sized businesses that run 10+ year old enterprise finance/accounting/telephony software because they "just work", and they cost a ton when they came online in the early 2000s and are now fully paid off-- well, there's never going to be a Mac or web version. Just gotta wait for the infrastructure replacement which can take time.
Or an ancient large format printer that only behaves correctly with two falling-apart apps in Windows XP... These are the use-cases where Apple isn't a strong player, because honestly, that's not their niche.
If you're a home user, solo operator, or run your business, or it doesn't have a 30 year history on Windows, Macs are gonna be a fine choice. If you're in much of corporate America, you might get a Mac, but you'll probably have Windows interaction.
I have a very heavy mac background, but I have zero issues with Windows 7 and even 8.1 (classic shell plz).
Hahaha, I was wrong! Its hanging tough
It's no big deal, It's no big deal, It's no big deal. This is NO BIG DEAL!