I think all you really need to know about this test is in the graphic. They only show the tests where OS X wins and conveniently leave out the two tests where Windows 7 wins.
Basically, all the article proves, at best, is that Apple hardware runs Apple software better then Microsoft software.
Here is a test for you. I just compared over 100 different benchmarks tests on my HP Vista Laptop. In every test, Vista out performed OS X. In fact, OS X wouldn't even boot the machine. Thus, the only conclusion that can be drawn is that OS X has major compatibility issues and should be avoided.
On new quad core AV takes much, much less. Probably bellow 1% (my experience at least).
Registry bloating is over-exaggerated, as most Windows "problems" are observed here. With all the games, freeware, shareware... going through my PC, my load times or responsiveness in a year time does not change enough to be noticeable (I will run registry cleaner approximately once a year, by habit). For less demanding users, registry will not cause performance problem within the life of computer, old-fashioned as it is.
I find that a little hard to believe. Even after 6 months with Windows 7, I had very noticeable reductions in loading times and my PC became less and less responsive after initial startup. Connecting to the internet took longer than it had in the past, etc. This is not something I say because I am a mac user, as I switched after Apples intel transition. When all I had were PCs, Windows slowing down over a period of time was a common complaint of mine. Duting this same time I bashed Macs even though I had no experience with them, I just parroted the common talking points that Windows users used against macs. The slowdown is real, and I think most people do notice it. In fact I would argue that many people replace their PC's earlier than they need to because Windows has slowed down, when all they really needed was a reformat. Maybe I am just more aware of these reductions in responsiveness, but they are definitely there.
Of course not all problems are necessarily due to the registry. Windows has never had a good way for the average user to manage startup programs, so they tend to pile up, slowly leaching the performance out of the system (note that I managed mine, so that wasn't why it slowed down). One place where it seems that Microsoft has made strides is in the reduction of spyware you get while surfing the internet. An adaware scan found next to nothing after six+ months of use with Windows 7.
As far as this test goes, it is rather useless. The only telling feature is the startup and shut down times which are mostly unimportant factors for everyday use. Other than that, the study found that programs optimized for OSX run better in OSX and programs optimized for Windows and ported to OSX run better in Windows.
No, it thrives in spite of Apple Hardware. Also, there is no such thing as Apple hardware anymore, they died with the PowerPC. They design ways to cram other people's parts into pleasant looking forms.
Exactly. You can buy a Win PC with the same hardware and then compare them. The only difference is the OS running the HW.
If my car took 2.8 minutes or more to start up... yeah... I would be comparing it. You think people would shy away from a car that required a 2 minute wait every time you started it?
I have heard of people's PCs taking more than 5 minutes to fully start up. No joke.
And, even at 30 seconds vs. 60 seconds... it's noticeable, it's annoying and it effects the computer experience and usefulness of your computer. If you want to do something quick on your computer (check e-mail, look something up) and realize that you have to wait 60 seconds to do a task that will take roughly 30 seconds... it becomes an issue.
Come on...did you look at the numbers? 6 seconds on shutdown difference and 6 seconds on startup... 6 seconds. Also where do you stop the clock? When the desktop appears? When CPU usage drops to 0? What's the criteria here? Regardless 6 seconds is nothing. If you don't have both machines in front of you booting head to head you are NOT going to notice a 6 second difference. That's rediculous.
I find that a little hard to believe. Even after 6 months with Windows 7, I had very noticeable reductions in loading times and my PC became less and less responsive after initial startup. Connecting to the internet took longer than it had in the past, etc. This is not something I say because I am a mac user, as I switched after Apples intel transition. When all I had were PCs, Windows slowing down over a period of time was a common complaint of mine. Duting this same time I bashed Macs even though I had no experience with them, I just parroted the common talking points that Windows users used against macs. The slowdown is real, and I think most people do notice it. In fact I would argue that many people replace their PC's earlier than they need to because Windows has slowed down, when all they really needed was a reformat. Maybe I am just more aware of these reductions in responsiveness, but they are definitely there.
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I think all you really need to know about this test is in the graphic. They only show the tests where OS X wins and conveniently leave out the two tests where Windows 7 wins.
Basically, all the article proves, at best, is that Apple hardware runs Apple software better then Microsoft software.
Here is a test for you. I just compared over 100 different benchmarks tests on my HP Vista Laptop. In every test, Vista out performed OS X. In fact, OS X wouldn't even boot the machine. Thus, the only conclusion that can be drawn is that OS X has major compatibility issues and should be avoided.
-kpluck
Errr.... are you retarded or something?
On new quad core AV takes much, much less. Probably bellow 1% (my experience at least).
Registry bloating is over-exaggerated, as most Windows "problems" are observed here. With all the games, freeware, shareware... going through my PC, my load times or responsiveness in a year time does not change enough to be noticeable (I will run registry cleaner approximately once a year, by habit). For less demanding users, registry will not cause performance problem within the life of computer, old-fashioned as it is.
I find that a little hard to believe. Even after 6 months with Windows 7, I had very noticeable reductions in loading times and my PC became less and less responsive after initial startup. Connecting to the internet took longer than it had in the past, etc. This is not something I say because I am a mac user, as I switched after Apples intel transition. When all I had were PCs, Windows slowing down over a period of time was a common complaint of mine. Duting this same time I bashed Macs even though I had no experience with them, I just parroted the common talking points that Windows users used against macs. The slowdown is real, and I think most people do notice it. In fact I would argue that many people replace their PC's earlier than they need to because Windows has slowed down, when all they really needed was a reformat. Maybe I am just more aware of these reductions in responsiveness, but they are definitely there.
Of course not all problems are necessarily due to the registry. Windows has never had a good way for the average user to manage startup programs, so they tend to pile up, slowly leaching the performance out of the system (note that I managed mine, so that wasn't why it slowed down). One place where it seems that Microsoft has made strides is in the reduction of spyware you get while surfing the internet. An adaware scan found next to nothing after six+ months of use with Windows 7.
As far as this test goes, it is rather useless. The only telling feature is the startup and shut down times which are mostly unimportant factors for everyday use. Other than that, the study found that programs optimized for OSX run better in OSX and programs optimized for Windows and ported to OSX run better in Windows.
No, it thrives in spite of Apple Hardware. Also, there is no such thing as Apple hardware anymore, they died with the PowerPC. They design ways to cram other people's parts into pleasant looking forms.
Exactly. You can buy a Win PC with the same hardware and then compare them. The only difference is the OS running the HW.
Can't we all just get along?
My wife's Acer Aspire One AOD250 (just came in today... only $250 new) and my 13" MacBook Pro. They live together in harmony, why can't we?
No, Mazda, this is harmony!
Dude,
If my car took 2.8 minutes or more to start up... yeah... I would be comparing it. You think people would shy away from a car that required a 2 minute wait every time you started it?
I have heard of people's PCs taking more than 5 minutes to fully start up. No joke.
And, even at 30 seconds vs. 60 seconds... it's noticeable, it's annoying and it effects the computer experience and usefulness of your computer. If you want to do something quick on your computer (check e-mail, look something up) and realize that you have to wait 60 seconds to do a task that will take roughly 30 seconds... it becomes an issue.
Come on...did you look at the numbers? 6 seconds on shutdown difference and 6 seconds on startup... 6 seconds. Also where do you stop the clock? When the desktop appears? When CPU usage drops to 0? What's the criteria here? Regardless 6 seconds is nothing. If you don't have both machines in front of you booting head to head you are NOT going to notice a 6 second difference. That's rediculous.
I find that a little hard to believe. Even after 6 months with Windows 7, I had very noticeable reductions in loading times and my PC became less and less responsive after initial startup. Connecting to the internet took longer than it had in the past, etc. This is not something I say because I am a mac user, as I switched after Apples intel transition. When all I had were PCs, Windows slowing down over a period of time was a common complaint of mine. Duting this same time I bashed Macs even though I had no experience with them, I just parroted the common talking points that Windows users used against macs. The slowdown is real, and I think most people do notice it. In fact I would argue that many people replace their PC's earlier than they need to because Windows has slowed down, when all they really needed was a reformat. Maybe I am just more aware of these reductions in responsiveness, but they are definitely there.
Bingo!!!