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13 Comparisons of Vista vs Tiger

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Summary:
Competitive and fast are two terms that are applicable to the world of computers.
Constantly changing and evolving computer systems bring many advantages to the
users and techies alike. The race for supremacy between the yet to be launched
Vista (scheduled for 2006) and Mac OSX Tiger began in 2003 with Microsoft�s
announcements of plans for an integrated desktop search functionality in Windows
Vista.

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Competitive and fast are two terms that are applicable to the world of computers.
Constantly changing and evolving computer systems bring many advantages to the
users and techies alike. The race for supremacy between the yet to be launched
Vista (scheduled for 2006) and Mac OSX Tiger began in 2003 with Microsoft�s
announcements of plans for an integrated desktop search functionality in Windows
Vista.

While opinions vary and are really personal choices in many ways, the following
sums up the functionalities between Vista and Tiger.

1. Vista has a completely redesigned look and feel; it is aesthetic, functional,

and exciting according to industry sources. Mac Tiger on the other hand was always
famous for its technology and aesthetics which are clean and clutter free. In fact,
many of the visual effects that Vista has like translucent icons, high resolution,
and animation effects have been integral to Tiger for more than four years.

2. Vista is yet to resolve problems caused by underlying windows, while Tiger

has fine tuned the bleed caused by windows beneath the surface ones.

3. The 128 x 128 pixel icons of Tiger have better rendition and clearer
resolution than the 32 x 32 or 64 x 64 pixel icons of Vista. However one will only
know whether Vista will have resolution independent vector graphics once the final
version comes to the market.

4. Both Vista and Tiger have closely similar desk top search functions. The only
immediate difference is that in Tiger the filtering becomes operational only after
creation of a Smart Folder or using the shortcut keys. The Virtual Folder of Vista
is identical to the Smart Folder of Tiger.

5. Vista has next generation features, where the system has enough inbuilt
intelligence that organizes data. This fine tunes any searches that need to be
done. In comparison to this, the Tiger has an old fashioned system with no
specials.

6. Vista supports meta data processing while with Tiger meta data can be created
or edited only by using document processing applications.
7. Vista permits users to visually locate files while Tiger does not. Image
previews in Tiger are turned off by default.

8. As far as security is concerned the Tiger is by far superior to Vista. Since

the Tiger user base is small the number of hackers and attackers are fewer as
compared to Windows.

9. User accounts and log ins are safer in the Tiger system and Microsoft plans
to incorporate similar systems in Vista to strengthen security.

10. Vista has new systems similar to Tiger that will enable users to assert
parental locks or blocks. Parental controls help limit computer usage by children
protecting them from several dangers.

11. Security in Vista includes inbuilt protection against rogue attacks, malware,
spyware, adware and so on. In the case of Tiger its security system has remained
secure and unbreached. Whether Vista will earn the same distinction will be known
only after it comes into use.

12. Both Vista and Tiger have great networking features making both immensely
usable both at home and in businesses. The Tiger is simpler while Vista is a bit
more complex to use.

13. The hibernation mode works instantly in Tiger and Vista is also trying to
match its facilities.

While the above draws tentative comparisons between the two systems a true
evaluation can only be made once Vista is released in its completed version and
comes into use.