Mac OS X's biggest feature is "MAC features"

In the keynote speech of Steve Jobs’s chief administrative officer of Apple Computer Inc. held on the first day of Macworld Expo, it was not initially expected to start with explaining the improvement of Mac OS X. By drawing on the opinions and requests from test users, the operating system is more convenient to use and "more and more like a MAC."

Steve said straight from the ground, "The public beta of the next-generation OS 'Mac OS X' has been released for about three and a half months. During this period, 100,000 betas were sold worldwide and users gave positive feedback. A total of more than 75,000 feedbacks were received."

● try to meet user requirements

More than 75,000 feedbacks were received. User feedback included such things as "Improve stability", "Aqua is excellent", "Installation became very simple", and "Original application is working properly". Positive feedback such as "Mac is also the same as when running UNIX." On the other hand, it is said that many people have pointed out the lack of "AirPort" (called "AirMac" in Japan), "print function", "Location Manager" (called "job environment management" in Japan), "Dynamic network setting", " PPP over Ethernet and other functions. About these Steve made it clear that "will certainly meet the requirements of such users", this phrase came out, suddenly won warm applause from the venue.

● Add new features Use OpenGL's screen saver

In addition, the user also wishes to add "Apple Menu", "Show Clock in Menu Bar", "Place Dustbin on Desktop", "Control Bar", "Finder Toolbar", etc. Jobs said that they will try to meet these requirements. In the following demonstrations, the Jobs have successively demonstrated the use of OpenGL-enabled dynamic screensavers. Through simple operations, they can access recently used application software and Apple's menus of documents, displaying custom-designed monitoring windows, and “Dock” at the bottom of the screen. "Function expansion and other functions.

● Paving the way for the smooth transition of MAC users

Especially thunderous applause is that when the folders and icons placed in the Dock are continuously pressed, the contents thereof can be displayed in the form of a hierarchical menu POP UP. This gives the impression that gradually restores the characteristics of the MAC.

Unfortunately, the Finder is not as complete as the existing MAC, and the structure of the same directory can be seen in multiple windows, which may confuse MAC users. Since most of the people who provided feedback should be high-level POWER users, there is no need to look at the problem from the perspective of these beginners. It seems that Apple also needs to work hard to increase the consideration of beginners.

● Easy installation of Apple Share and Windows Network

Considering that the functions of cutting and pasting between different language environments are not yet perfect, and the support for peripheral devices is still slow, the Mac OS X sales to general users starting on March 24 will be very difficult. Can we achieve a smooth transition? In order to enable all MAC users to enter the new era in 1 to 2 years, it seems that Apple also needs to make a lot of effort.