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That's the issue. IMHO. A desktop environment should not dictate how the user use it. That's just stupid.
You realize you can change it right? Macs aren’t locked down at all, you can configure anything you want.
Mine works very similar to windows (I think, haven’t used windows in ages), where you drag to the edge/top for full screen or split screen.
Not locked down at all? I'd be surprised if you can even change the wallpaper. :D
Ok yeah, you’ve never used a Mac lol why do you comment on things you have no clue about?
The first Mac I used was actually a Macintosh with a black and white screen. I don't remember the exact model. We also had iMac G3 in school and later modern iMacs at work. My wife is also a Mac owner and has worked with them.
I'm no way an Apple expert in any way, shape or form. However. I do know enough about them to know that they're ridiculously locked down to the point that you can barley call yourself an owner of your own system.
With that said. Apple computers are popular, so it's apparently a winning concept for some, but it's not something for me.
You can install and run anything you want on it. I have no idea what you mean by locked down. Are you confusing Mac’s and iPads? iPads are incredibly locked down.
Very easy to change wallpaper.
Much harder to run non-authorized applications :(
I like being given a workflow designed by UX engineers, it means I don't have to think about it and I can just do my work instead of figuring out the best workflow.
My opinion is that computers should stay out of the way as much as possible. It's an appliance.
And that's perfectly fine, and probably the most sensible thing ad well. However. The user should have the option to do whatever they want to.
Exactly! And that's not possible if you have to fight it every time you use it.
I agree, user choice is important, which is why I use Linux :) (GNOME)
Linux based operating systems is great! However. GNOME? Can you even change the wallpaper there? :D
lol I actually didn't even care to change the wallpaper
Then GNOME seems to be a perfect fit. ;)