Why is OSX so hopeless?

[EdFx]

I've used Windows XP for around fifteen years and not once in that time was I ever forced to use the Terminal to rescue or cajole the operating system, nor did Explorer ever 'lose' or corrupt a single permissions file.

I've used OSX for six months and will be abandoning it completely as soon as I can sell the hugely overpriced pile of Junk that is my brand new G5 to some designer-sucker.

Why? Because OSX / Finder repeatedly 'loses' files, crashes during simple operations and worse, is incapable of handling OSX's bug riddled permissions. A problem that has been an apple joke for many years. Why after so long in development is the OSX Finder so incapable of even the simplest operations?

Oh well, at least it looks pretty on the desk, it's just a shame that's really all it's good for.

[MisterMe]

Are you trying to start a flame war? Just in case you did not know, millions of people including me use MacOS X every day with nary a problem. In fact, this OS that gives you so much trouble has brought millions back to the Mac and millions more to the Mac for the first time.

I would urge my fellow posters not to feed this troll.

[nixgeek]

Odd that you're having such problems. I've had my iMac G5 running 10.4.5 without any issues. Depending on the G5 system you have, it's possible that you need a firmware update. See the link below for the firmware needed for your Power Mac G5 (if needed).

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117

What I don't understand is why you would join just to gripe about your OS X system and say you're selling it? I'm guessing maybe if you want someone here to purchase it from you. In that case, there is a Classifieds section where you can sell the G5. Other than that, it just seems like a waste of energy to just complain about it here. Just sell it to someone who would make use of it and get yourself the PC you want.....that's it....

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Originally Posted by EdFx

I've used Windows XP for around fifteen years...

No, you haven't. Windows XP hasn't been out for 15 years.

At any rate, I'm sorry you've had such a crappy experience with Mac OS X -- it certainly isn't the norm. It does sound like your system has some problems that could be fixed, and we'd gladly help you fix those problems if it's not too late to try and change your mind.

If not, and you'd just like to scrap the whole Macintosh thing, I'm sure there are plenty of people here that would be willing to take that Macintosh G5 off your hands for a reasonable price.

Hey, if we can't help you learn and like Mac OS X, then we'll certainly help you get rid of your G5! We'll help one way or another!

[Shookster]

You definitely want to get rid of that G5. Sounds like it has some hardware problems.

[Lt Major Burns]

yes. those damned permissions. those 30 seconds that it takes to repair, i'll never get them back! wasting my life!

the windows registry is faultless. so stable and secure! as long as i've got 5 anti-malware programs running, i should be safe for a while.

[HoZ]

lol, i have NEVER had a problem like that on my mac.

All those ignorant bastards, saying that mac sucks and everything.

they just dont know how to use it correctily or just need someone to make fun of. well atleast when i go home i will never need to run a spyware check or worry that my computer will crash.


so uhh.... OWNED!

[Mikuro]

From what you've said, it seems like you're not familiar enough with the OS. What exactly is it that you need to use Terminal for? I'm a fairly hardcore user, and I hardly ever use Terminal at all. There are probably standard methods of accomplishing whatever tasks you need that you're not aware of.

As for the rest, I don't know what to say, because I just don't know what you're talking about it. Details would be helpful. WHAT is the Finder "losing"? HOW is it not handling permissions? You can't expect us to know what you mean, because these do not sound like any common problems. It's easy to assume that any problems you have are the norm, or at least common enough for everyone to know, but these are certainly not.

Then again, you didn't really ask for help, so.....if you don't want help, then the lack of details is not a problem. But if you do want help, please be more specific.