Before I get a new Mac...

[VirtualTracy]

Originally Posted by Viro

What specifically are you worried about?

Or, be specific about how you plan to use a Mac, if you were to purchase one ... what are your typical needs? Are you what is referred to as a "Power user"?

[rohit_shrestha]

No, I am not a troll. Don't think it makes any sense to troll to me. I'm almost sure of switching to a Mac and want to give a reply to my anti-Mac friend. So I was thinking if you guys would help.

Now some reply, in my regular point-wise style:
1. I mentioned the G3 because its the oldest thing that can run Leopard and wanted to know about the slowest thing Leopard can run on. I am definitely buying one of the current models.
2. I am asking how does Mac OS X compare to other OSes in terms of performance. Someone was mentioning about OS X being much more better on doing multi-tasking and how he had around 20 applications open all the time and he could manage them easily. Of course, it runs super-fast on a Mac Pro. How can it not?
3. I also want to know some of the unique selling propositions of Mac OS X, so that I can fell a little superior over others when I 'go Mac'.

One off-topic:
What is "El-Jobso"? Is it Steve Jobs? If yes, how?

[VirtualTracy]

Originally Posted by rohit_shrestha

No, I am not a troll. Don't think it makes any sense to troll to me. I'm almost sure of switching to a Mac and want to give a reply to my anti-Mac friend. So I was thinking if you guys would help.

You have misunderstood the point, remember you stated in an earlier post that it was your friend that was asking the (to quote: "baited question of a Troll"), but you should realise that by asking that question here, or at least expecting an answer to such a question like that could make you appear trollish to some.

The www is chockablock with the Mac VS Windows or Windows VS Mac crap and you should realise we are not here to tell you which is the better choice. You need to make that choice yourself, by going into an Apple Store and doing your research both there and on the net. Google is your friend and forget any plans to lord over your Microsoft Window using friends or that you will soon to be part of some elite Mac Users fraternity.

IMHO, when it comes to deciding on which Computer to buy, all you need to consider are your needs, the market, your budget, the timing of your purchase, and that you consider yourself informed enough and ready to spend.

Also I'd use google to search for and gather as much "Switcher" info as you can to make the transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Now some reply, in my regular point-wise style:
1. I mentioned the G3 because its the oldest thing that can run Leopard and wanted to know about the slowest thing Leopard can run on. I am definitely buying one of the current models.

If you plan to purchase a current model then it will come pre-installed with Leopard and that's all that matters. Forget the G3 model Macs and the fact that they can or cannot run Leopard efficiently ... unless you plan to buy one of these models and install Leopard that is.

It's a fact of life that with any new Mac release, there will be a range of OS's (current and subsequent future releases) that will run on it. Of course you can install Leopard on the G3 but don't expect it to run the same as it would on a Core 2 Duo Intel Mac. The same is true for Windows PCs ... it's all down to computer hardware and the speed that technology advances from a consumer point of view.

2. I am asking how does Mac OS X compare to other OSes in terms of performance. Someone was mentioning about OS X being much more better on doing multi-tasking and how he had around 20 applications open all the time and he could manage them easily. Of course, it runs super-fast on a Mac Pro. How can it not?

AFAIK, this person is getting pretty close to what is termed as a "Power User" and would not only require sufficient RAM to be installed and as you pointed out would also require a Mac from Apple's Pro range. Do you plan to be this type of user and have that many apps running at once? With Mac OS, you can have an app which is open but running in the background, that is why when you click on the red button in the upper left of the apps window, you don't quit the app, just close any active windows. This allows fast access if you want to use that app later in the session and is quite efficient.

In your case I would concentrate on the type of user you are and look for answers to how your needs will be met as a particular Mac Model user.

3. I also want to know some of the unique selling propositions of Mac OS X, so that I can fell a little superior over others when I 'go Mac'.

Be quietly confident about your choice of purchase and enjoy your new Mac and don't waste energy trying to prove to others that your choice is better than theirs .... use whichever tool at your disposal that best does the required job. You might want to do a certain task on a Window's PC or on your new Mac ... does it really matter?

One off-topic:
What is "El-Jobso"? Is it Steve Jobs? If yes, how?

What's with the "If yes, how?" stuff?? Google it and see for yourself, I say.

[Qion]

Originally Posted by rohit_shrestha

One off-topic:
What is "El-Jobso"? Is it Steve Jobs? If yes, how?

Thanks for the laugh. It's a nickname, have you heard of it?

[Viro]

Originally Posted by rohit_shrestha

1. I mentioned the G3 because its the oldest thing that can run Leopard and wanted to know about the slowest thing Leopard can run on. I am definitely buying one of the current models.

You're trying to run the latest version of an OS on a machine that is over 6 years old? If you're not going to run OS X on a G3, why does it matter?

Originally Posted by rohit_shrestha

2. I am asking how does Mac OS X compare to other OSes in terms of performance. Someone was mentioning about OS X being much more better on doing multi-tasking and how he had around 20 applications open all the time and he could manage them easily. Of course, it runs super-fast on a Mac Pro. How can it not?

I'm sorry, this isn't 1988 or 1998. It's 2008. What OS has trouble multi tasking?

Originally Posted by rohit_shrestha

3. I also want to know some of the unique selling propositions of Mac OS X, so that I can fell a little superior over others when I 'go Mac'.

Man ... I don't know whether to laugh or cry when I read that.