| The latest version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard | | | | options under buttons. But, the library functions |
| version 10.6.1 had released on August 28, 2009. In | | | | included in Windows 7 will help users to work on |
| its latest version Apple had not added new | | | | virtual folders and even collect files from different |
| features but introduced enhancements in the | | | | disks; a major improvement that helps it to enjoy |
| interface like better file and folder viewing in | | | | the edge. |
| stacks, restructures QuickTime X for cleaner | | | | |
| interface and recording tools. Further, it has | | | | Task Bar |
| much-anticipated Exchange support across Mail, | | | | The new Mac OS has not made any significant |
| the Address Book and iCal. | | | | changes to the dock, whereas Windows 7 has |
| | | | brought updates in its Windows task bar. |
| On October 22nd, Microsoft had launched its much | | | | However, analysts suggest that Windows 7 |
| anticipated operating system, Windows 7. The | | | | improves the task bar on the Mac model by |
| new operating system is a more focused and | | | | permitting you to pin folders to the task bar, as |
| augmented upgrade in the company’s | | | | well. |
| Windows line unlike its predecessor Vista, which | | | | Managing Desktop |
| introduced a large number of new features, but | | | | The new Windows 7 features Aero Shake, Aero |
| received critics for its hardware requirements and | | | | Peek and Snap that provide the "glass" view of |
| slow speed. The new Windows 7 features a | | | | the desktop and make the open windows |
| virtual "XP mode" for running legacy programs | | | | translucent to check the desktop. The similar |
| and runs faster than its predecessor. It has | | | | application from Mac OS comes when user click |
| various tools and shortcuts that assist users to | | | | and hold the dock icon that represents a running |
| work efficiently. | | | | application. Further, Snow Leopard permits its |
| Now, the question is which OS is superior and will | | | | users to view all of the running applications in |
| lure the customers globally? | | | | small, side-by-side windows, so that they can |
| General Applications | | | | easily pick the required application. |
| The new Mac OS based on 64-bit technology | | | | Search options |
| supports the multi-core processors. For everyday | | | | The Mac OS’s Spotlight provides a powerful |
| tasks including e-mail, instant messaging, Web | | | | way to begin a new search string for getting |
| surfing, blogging, creating and editing Office | | | | desired results list. Windows 7 also brings desired |
| documents, Web page creation, and audio, video, | | | | results for programs, control panel items, |
| and photo editing; it surely enjoys an edge over | | | | documents, and media files, which is similar to |
| other operating systems. However, Windows 7 is | | | | Spotlight approach. |
| not that bad, but Mac OS still offers the best | | | | Conclusion |
| overall user experience, analysts said. | | | | At the concluding point, Windows 7 is pitched in as |
| | | | the best ever operating system by Microsoft that |
| Exploration of Files and Folders | | | | can surely give Snow leopard a run. The |
| It is reported that both operating systems work | | | | competition between the two operating systems |
| on the same basic script for allowing users to find | | | | is very close and various features like usability, |
| files. However, Windows 7 features options at the | | | | security, and speed are very similar. |
| top of its window, while Snow Leopard places its | | | | |