What do You want in Mac OSX that isn't there yet?

[mrdeep]

alt+left click & drag= move window
alt+right click & drag = resize window

"alt" is just what happens to be the default key in KDE/*Box/Windowmaker, the key should be changable

This is a _much_ faster way to move / resize windows. You don't have to goto the titlebar or the edge of a window, you just hold down a key, and use the mouse. It also just makes sense: after using it for about an hour I go back into windows (no mac yet), and i find myself trying to move & resize windows using this method.

 

[XnavxeMiyyep]

Originally posted by Kid Red
Panther has the speed of 9 and we have about half the sounds, so you should be 150% satisfied!

Okay then. Since I'm not really a UN*X person, and I don't play online games, then this will be all I ask for in OS X.

 

[TheFish]

Panther as fast as os9?

Is panther really as fast as os9? after i read that i switched over to 9 and man its extremly fast compared to jag. so i just wanted to know for sure if panther was as fast. because if it is, the speed increasment alone will be worth the 130$ well IMO atleast.

 

[Phazer80s]

Re: Panther as fast as os9?

Originally posted by TheFish
Is panther really as fast as os9? after i read that i switched over to 9 and man its extremly fast compared to jag. so i just wanted to know for sure if panther was as fast. because if it is, the speed increasment alone will be worth the 130$ well IMO atleast.

Amen, Brother. IMO, too.

 

[XnavxeMiyyep]

It'll definitely be worth $130 if its that fast. I thought of a couple more things. You should be able to manually delete individual things in your recent items, and the Apple menu to be a hierarchial folder system.

 

[pixelhugger]

An option to delay the dock's appearance for a customizable duration. Should be a subset option of the 'automatically hide and show dock' setting. Unless of course, someone knows of some hidden jewel to accomplish this.

 

[Doctor Q]

I want to resize a window from any side or corner. I'm not hopeful that Apple can make this change without requiring existing software to change, because if it was easy they would have done it already. Right???

 

[aafuss1]

Originally posted by Schiffi
1) Better Windows Sharing
If you haven't noticed Windows has comments usually with their computer name (i.e on XP other computers show up as "mh456001 (Free Music)" where all mac users see is "mh456001"). Also an easier way to share files with Windows users would be cool too. Right now one would need a seperate account to do so with Windows loggin turned on. Even if I do all that all Windows users see is "Samba 2.2.3 (Jonshipman)". Mostly this is Window's fault, but Apple should compensate.

2) Universal gamepad support
Windows 98-XP has it and OS9 has it... why not OSX?

3) Fix the prob that screensavers don't kick on with 3rd party HID drivers

4)Themeable GUI

5) Speed up Finder file transfers. It can be done. Copying via Terminal is currently faster, I suppose it'd be easily fixed for Finder

6) Build in things like Macjanitor and a RAM emptier.

7) Be able to scan for corrupted .plist or other files.

8) Help AOL develop a compatible video conference system with AIM so iChaters can conf with PC users

9) System Restore a la WinXP
Very useful if you try to install an app that messes with system files and do to error that app quits half way through...

I have to agree with number 7-System Restore is a great Windows features, the Mac should have it.

Here's my ideas:
1. Remote assistance function, like Windows XP has.
2. Management console-for corporate/professionals-Windows 2000 and XP has this, but the Mac doesn't
3. Built in 'compressed folders' feature-for easy to do file archiving (.sit based), like Windows XP has

 

[mmmbop]

Originally posted by patrick0brien
[BIf you want you graphics files (.gif, .jpg, etc) to consistently display the icon preview, the graphic as icon, do "View Options" in the windows of choice (Desktop, "All Windows, This Window Only) and select the checkbox for "Show icon preview".[/B]

Thanks Patrick, that's gonna sort me out.

Clearly I need to get to know OS X better.

Er, how about a printed manual with OS X for idiots like me?!!

MARK