| If you are a computer user, you probably have | | | | Some reviews have reported spotty |
| strong feelings in the Apple vs. Microsoft debate, | | | | performance with Windows 7, but probably the |
| but if you are a business owner, personal likes or | | | | biggest downside is that this operating system |
| dislikes don't mean as much as the bottom line. | | | | needs to be time tested to evaluate its |
| So what exactly do Mac OS X Snow Leopard and | | | | performance and reliability over the long haul. |
| Windows 7 have to offer business owners? | | | | How does Mac OS X Snow Leopard Compare? |
| Because of the issues Microsoft users | | | | Apple's Macintosh operating system already |
| encountered with Windows Vista, many people | | | | enjoys a reputation as easy to use and reliable, |
| have been reluctant to consider Windows 7. Many | | | | and offers users fast performance and stability. |
| are concerned that Windows 7 is just a patched | | | | The standard software such as Safari, iPhoto, |
| up version of Vista. Microsoft insists that this is | | | | iChat, and Garageband is well liked by Mac users. |
| not so, but instead they took what was good | | | | Windows 7's new taskbar is very similar to Mac's |
| about Vista and made it better. Windows 7 has | | | | standard Dock. While Snow Leopard is perhaps |
| been receiving many good reviews and is | | | | more like an upgrade than a new operating |
| considered a strong competitor of Mac's OS X | | | | system, Apple has added some new features to |
| and Linux. | | | | Mac OS X Snow Leopard: |
| What Are Some Of The New Features Of | | | | Snow Leopard offers faster performance and |
| Microsoft 7? | | | | speed, and the new OS uses less disk space. |
| Windows 7 has touchscreen capability even for | | | | Upgraded Expose makes it easier to view all of |
| programs that were not originally designed to be | | | | your open windows while in the Dock. |
| touchscreen. All you need is a touch screen | | | | Zoom Slider lets you take a closer look at the |
| monitor. Homegroup allows you to easily share | | | | application before opening it. |
| files, photos, music, etc. with other computers in | | | | Stacks now has a scroll bar so that you can see |
| your network. Windows 7 offers faster startup | | | | all of your applications. |
| and faster performance. Windows 7's new | | | | Exchange support allows you to connect with |
| Taskbar is touted by some as even better than | | | | Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. |
| the Snow Leopard Dock. The Taskbar allows you | | | | The Downside Of Mac OS X Snow Leopard |
| to "pin" your favorite programs to it and preview | | | | Lack of business applications |
| open windows. | | | | A bug in Snow Leopard caused some users to |
| Snap lets you easily move, minimize, maximize, | | | | lose data. The problem has since been rectified, |
| and resize windows so that you can view more | | | | but it is still a cause for concern, especially for |
| than one window at one time. Windows search is | | | | business owners. |
| as easy as searching on the internet Windows 7 | | | | While snow leopard only costs $29, you must |
| is faster and doesn't require as much memory | | | | already be a Leopard user and own a Mac |
| and processor usage. | | | | computer, which generally start at about $600. |
| The Ultimate Edition offers Bitlocker data | | | | The bottom line in this debate is that Windows is |
| encryption that prevents hackers and thieves | | | | still the most commonly used operating system in |
| from accessing your important files. | | | | the business world and the most business friendly. |
| Jump Lists lets you easily access the programs | | | | While Mac continues to maintain a solid reputation |
| and files you use most often. | | | | and is frequently used for publishing and graphic |
| You can still run many Windows XP programs in | | | | design, Windows has more to offer business |
| the XP mode. | | | | owners. Windows run personal computers are also |
| The Professional Edition costs about $200 for the | | | | more economically priced, and Windows 7 |
| upgrade and $300 for the full version. The | | | | Ultimate Edition is specifically designed to keep |
| Ultimate Edition costs about $220 for the upgrade | | | | business files safe and secure. Even though |
| and about $320 for the full version. | | | | Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate Editions are |
| Equipment to run Windows 7 can start at around | | | | more expensive than Mac's Snow Leopard, it still |
| $300. | | | | offers businesses a wider choice of business |
| The Downside Of Windows 7 | | | | applications and available programs. |