Google| Subject | Re: Another step towards Windows |
| From | David Fritzinger |
| Date | 2014-09-02 14:27 (2014-09-02 08:27) |
| Message-ID | <dfritzin-D73234.08274502092014@news.eternal-september.org> |
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| Newsgroups | comp.sys.mac.advocacy |
| Follows | Sandman |
| Followups | Lloyd Parsons (13m) Sandman (7h & 21m) > David Fritzinger |
In article <slrnm0ap0l.gf4.mr@irc.sandman.net>, Sandman <mr@sandman.net>wrote:
SandmanWith some people, I would agree with you. However, Lloyd has always been straightforward in discussing his choices, so I will take him at his word.
In article <dfritzin-081881.12272801092014@news.eternal-september.org>, David Fritzinger wrote:SandmanDavid FritzingerLloyd ParsonsSandman
Then Apple decided OSX needs to look nearly the same and that's when I started looking.
It's just odd to see a grown man put so much value into such a shallow part of their computing needs.
It may be a "shallow part of his computing needs", but it is one he interacts with every time he uses his computer/phone/tablet. If Lloyd honestly dislikes the interface so much that it affects his user experience, then he is justified in switching, IMHO.
It's the "honestly" part I'm questioning. Whether someone can "honestly" dislike the appearance (not function) of the iPhone UI so much that it is the sole reason for switching. I just find it extremely odd.
Perhaps you aren't the best example. However, there have been many discussions in the past where the Windows UI was criticized and described as a reason not to use Windows.David FritzingerSandman
Besides, there have been many times Mac advocates have criticized the look and feel of Windows, so saying that isn't a valid reason for Lloyd to switch seems a bit hypocritical to me.
How so? I have criticized the Windows "look" many times, but I still use it, don't I? The appearance of the Windows UI is not why I am using a Mac, and I don't think any Mac users feel that way. I.e. I don't think anyone switched to Macs because Windows isn't "pretty" enough.
Myself? I agree with you, and have been a Mac and iOS user for years, and have been very happy with the hardware and software. I have had no reason to change in the past, and don't at the present time. But, that is me. YMMV.
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