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2.  Classic Mac OS  The trademarked name for a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. (formerly Apple Computer, Inc.) for their Macintosh line of computer systems.

3.  Mac OS X  Mac OS X is the newest of Apple Inc.'s Mac OS line of operating systems. Although it is officially designated as simply "version 10" of the Mac OS, it has a history largely independent of the earlier Mac OS releases.

4.  Mac OS  1.0 - January 1984  2.0 - April 1985  3.0 - January 1986  4.0 - January 1987  5.0 - October 1987  6.0 - September 1988  7.0 - May 1991  8.0 - July 1997  9.0 - October 1999  Mac OS X  10.0 “Cheetah”– March 2001  10.1 “Puma”- September 2001  10.2 Jaguar-August 2002  10.3 Panther-October 2003  10.4 Tiger-April 2005  10.5 Leopard -Late 2006

5. AdvantagesDisadvantages  Plug & Play  Adding Peripherals  Driver Management  Integrated User Interface  No 'Mystery' Files  More Versatile Networking  Flexible Monitor Support  Better Telephony Support  Easier Installation  Ready for year 2000  No Registries  Boot from CD-ROM  Dependable Aliases  Easier OS Management  No DLL Problems  The biggest is usually software compatibility. Windows applications do not work under Mac OS X, so your software library will be useless. That is unless you have a non-OEM (i.e. from Microsoft, not a dell one or an hp one, etc) version of windows XP/Vista, then you can install it on your Mac and use both.  If you want to only use Mac OS X, generally everything you can get in windows there is a Mac equivalent for, except many games are not sold to run on Macs (although two big game companies (ID and EA) have said they are planning to release a lot of their new games for the Mac).

6.  One of the major differences between the previous versions of Mac OS and OS X was the addition of the Aqua GUI, a graphical user interface with water-like elements. Every window element, text, graphics, or widgets is drawn on-screen using the anti-aliasing technology. [42] ColorSync, a technology introduced many years before, was improved and built into the core drawing engine, to provide color matching for printing and multimedia professionals. [43] Also, drop shadows were added around windows and isolated text elements to provide a sense of depth. New interface elements were integrated, including sheets (document modal dialog boxes attached to specific windows) and drawers.

7.  Apple and its Macintosh computers have been the subject of increasing attention, especially over the past few years. In fact, during that period many Windows and Linux users have purchased their first Mac. The trend has gained momentum over the past few years and Apple earlier this indicated that their tracking data shows that 50 percent of new Macs sold in Apple retail locations are sold to those who are New to Mac Why have Macintosh computer sales risen over the past few years?

8.  If you ask recent Mac purchasers, reasons for purchasing a Mac will range from an ever-growing frustration with Windows to reasons that say a Mac is elegant, it's hip, or it's just cool to own a Mac. Why have people come to accept the Mac with greater enthusiasm? All you have to do is read the latest headlines or visit a packed Apple retail location and you'll come to the realization that the Mac is becoming more popular with today's consumers. Another indicator would be to visit a local coffee shop, library, airport, or college campus and you'll see a higher concentration of Macs. Of course, many people in any given Apple retail store are there to purchase an iPod but you can't ignore the hard facts that Macintosh sales are on the rise. Apple's market share is on the rise and net data demonstrates that Safari use is climbing. Apple's upcoming October 18, 2006 Q4 2006 earning announcement should provide additional insight into recent Mac unit sales.

9.  http://lowendmac.com/lab/010215.html http://lowendmac.com/lab/010215.html  http://www.jackhodgson.com/weblog/archiv es/04/001312.html http://www.jackhodgson.com/weblog/archiv es/04/001312.html  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS  http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_dis advantages_of_Mac_OS_X http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_dis advantages_of_Mac_OS_X  http://switchtoamac.com/site/why-are- macs-becoming-more-popular.html http://switchtoamac.com/site/why-are- macs-becoming-more-popular.html