Comments on: Windows vs iOS

By: cpm5280

cpm5280 — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:49:34 +0000

This is…dumb.

I’ve seen just as many idiot Mac users putting icons all over their desktops as I ever did Windows users. Maybe more of them. The “desktop” as a UI metaphor was dead decades ago, and lingers on only because people keep insisting on it. I don’t remember the last time I used my desktop for ANYTHING, on either of my macs, or my PC. It’s a pointless space for the desktop…and it’s only marginally better on my iPad.

By: Kirk

Kirk — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:15:48 +0000

Windows desktops are usually cluttered because if the average PC user put the file anywhere else, they’d never find it again.
That said, I’m withholding judgement on Launch Pad until I see how it is actually implemented in Lion. I agree with some other comments on keeping my desktop as clear as possible, and using Spotlight to launch apps, but I also like the app switcher that can be invoked with command-tab and if Launch Pad works like that it might be handy – especially if one can group apps and bring up a specific group easily.

By: 1337Niz

1337Niz — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:53:08 +0000

I think it will be used but i don’t like it that much… cause i don’t want people to see what tools i’m using…

i have my dock very small always… and launch most things with spotlight…

i have great wallpapers and don’t want logos over it.. thats why my desktop is clean.

By: Zach

Zach — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:07:04 +0000

I understand the layout for something simple like a phone, but I have no intention on having something like that on my mac desktop.

Spotlight is amazing for launching applications, I am not sure why you would want the clutter.

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:53:05 +0000

True…but thats why you have folders…not all people who use Windows are a total wreak like that.

By: ryall

ryall — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:06:49 +0000

It’s a humorous observation, but congratulations on missing the point.

P.S.
it’s a computer, not a religion.

By: ecthroi

ecthroi — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:41:06 +0000

that’s exactly what i think every time i see the iOS screen. i can’t touch an iphone without going into convulsions remembering the horror of windows ’97 desktops of the old days.

the more OSX starts looking like iOS the worst it’ll be, in my opinion. i’m afraid for Lion, and what’s sure to come after…

By: Dean

Dean — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:20:03 +0000

One is a desktop OS controlled by a mouse, the other is a touch controlled portable device OS. Your argument would have merit if OS X looked like that, but it doesn’t.

By: James

James — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:11:46 +0000

Yeah, if the rumor is true that the new MacOSX is going to be like this (resembling the iOS desktop), I’m not thrilled. Hopefully, it will be optional. I still hate desktop clutter and see no point in having apps on your desktop when they are covered by open windows anyway.

By: joke explainer

joke explainer — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:11:25 +0000

lol this is funny because this is true

By: warmz

warmz — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:45:21 +0000

jst mv all the XP icons into a folder .. choose not to display certain Desktop icons .. clutter problem solved .. hahahaha .. big love Xx

By: EVula

EVula — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:43:30 +0000

“Obviously this is a joke and there’s a huge difference in usability between the two, but there’s a funny element of truth to this picture as well.”

By: Edwin

Edwin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:15:45 +0000

One is by design and the other is by user failure due to poor design, there’s a big difference