13 comparisons of vista vs tiger

13 Comparisons of Vista vs Tiger

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.