| The OP was talking about both. They said "properly designed visually". That's the interface. Then he said "and in terms of user experience, people could actually admire their PC's like they do in all of their stupid commercials". "I don't know anyone who admires the UX of Windows" Well, I don't know any users who don't admire it. I know users who have the occasional gripe, but overall most people that I know are very happy with Windows and simply don't want to use anything else. "The user experience on Windows is distinctly subpar to every other operating system I've ever used." OK. The user experience on Windows is distinctly exceptional to every other operating system I've ever used. I've used them all too and while Windows may not have every single feature that you personally want, the UX is leaps and bounds ahead for the most important features. Basically, it just works. I cannot say the same for OS X or any Linux desktop where you have to fight with them to get them to do what you want. Windows has such a great UX, such that if you don't like something, you can change or add it. You can't say the same for OS X. Apple doesn't even allow developers access to the APIs that they use...for instance, for their Dock. So, if you want to replace the Dock with something better...you can't. If I want to replace Windows' taskbar with a Dock...I can do that. That's the experience that I want. I don't want to fight with the company or the group, to get what I want. You want virtual desktops in Windows? Add them. You want "better" multi-monitor support? Add it. Being the world's most popular desktop operating system has the advantage that many people have developed solutions for your minor complaints. "Windows will still by default reboot..." Most people want updates to be applied when their not in front of the computer. If you're in the minority, change the setting. |