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OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7 | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7 | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
Microsoft announced it will be releasing a new edition of its operating software, called Windows 7, while Apple is working on its new OS X Snow Leopard. How will they stack up against each other?
Windows 7 on a MacBook Pro
Windows 7 on a MacBook Pro
gearlog.com — Here we are sitting in the PC Magazine Labs, and it occurs to us: We've got a shiny new Macbook Pro and an early build of Windows 7 on disc, so why not attempt to use one to run the other? Check out photos, video, and a run down of the process, after ... (more) Windows 7 on a MacBook Pro
Video: Windows 7 promises faster boots and up to 15% better battery life
Video: Windows 7 promises faster boots and up to 15% better battery life
engadget.com — Now that Windows 7 has launched into pre-Beta, Microsoft has joined the world in Vista-bashing as they look to differentiate their newest OS from the incumbent. Speaking to its hardware partners at WinHEC, Microsoft is promising faster shutdown and ... (more) Video: Windows 7 promises faster boots and up to 15% ...
Black Man Given Nation's Worst Job | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
theonion.com — November 5, 2008 | Issue 44•45 WASHINGTON—African-American man Barack Obama, 47, was given the least-desirable job in the entire country Tuesday when he was elected president of the United States of America. In his new high-stress, low-reward ... (more) Black Man Given Nation's Worst Job | The Onion - ...
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The Onion compares Snow Leopard and Windows 7
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — The nation's finest news source breaks down the two next generation operating systems... Microsoft announced it will be releasing a new edition of its operating software, called Windows 7, while Apple is working on its new OS X Snow Leopard. How will they stack up against each other? ...

The Onion sums up OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7 sentiments
CrunchGear — ... . If previous experiences have taught us anything, the tech crowd will cheer at the minor feature bumps Steve Jobs announces and grumble at anything out of Redmond. The Onion did a fine job compiling some of the expected features and comparing it between the two upcoming operating systems in the standard Onion charm - including the ...

The Onion pits OS X Snow Leopard against Windows 7
VentureBeat — ... often has hilarious takes on current events. This week, it turned its sights on what will undoubtedly be a big debate next year: OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) versus Windows 7. The new operating systems from both ...

The Onion Takes a Crack At Comparing OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7 [Humor]
Gizmodo — ... Which OS comes with a pre-loaded Snow Leopard wallpaper image? Can one of the OS's make me look cool in a coffee shop? Will the radiance and beauty of Apple's latest OS distract diehard users enough to ignore its failings? The answers to these questions and more were answered by the crack tech team at The Onion this week. With hilarious results, as always. A tease is above. Hit the link for the full monty. [The Onion] ...

The Onion Takes a At Crack Comparing OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7 [Humor]
Gizmodo — ... Which OS comes with a pre-loaded Snow Leopard wallpaper image? Can one of the OS's make me look cool in a coffee shop? Will the radiance and beauty of Apple's latest OS distract diehard users enough to ignore its failings? The answers to these questions and more were answered by the crack tech team at The Onion this week. With hilarious results, as always. A tease is above. Hit the link for the full monty. [The Onion] ...

Onion Peels Back Covers, Compares Snow Leopard and Windows 7
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... has posted this simple infographic, explaining the differences between the two upcoming new operating systems for Apple and Microsoft. Apple has already made clear that the new OS X Snow Leopard is a streamlining release -- no big new features, just a tightening up of what is already there. It could be argued that Windows 7 will do the same for Vista. Head over and see the full graphic at the Onion. Our favourite part? The section on touch screen capabilities. OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7 [The Onion via ★ ] ...

The Onion pits Snow Leopard against Windows 7, everyone wins
Engadget — ... After that earlier piece on global e-waste, we though you might want something to lighten the mood. Fortunately, The Onion is ready with a sardonic, blood-shot eye turned to the respective OS releases on the way from Cupertino and Redmond. Click on ...

Apple's Snow Leopard vs Windows 7: vital differences you need to know
Technology: Technology blog | guardian.co.uk — ... If you need any guidance on the precise differences between Apple's upcoming revision of OSX, called Snow Leopard, and the also upcoming revision of Windows Vista, carefully codenamed Windows 7, then we're glad to say that there is a fantastic point-by-point comparison now online which answers all your questions. Including the snarky ones. Welcome to The Onion, which provides a side-by-side feature-by-hyped-feature look at what the two will do. Such as: Problem it fixes: Snow Leopard: Chumps with too-much-money syndrome; ...

‘The Onion’ Tackles Snow Leopard v. Windows 7
Cult of Mac — ... Though we’re still several months away from the launch of either Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Microsoft’s Windows 7, America’s Finest News Source The Onion has already decoded the coming OS war in a handy chart, which you can read after the jump. ...

The Onion: "OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7"
MacUser — ... In a comparison chart detailing the differences between both forthcoming operating systems based on criteria such as the “ability to run Snood and porn at the same time” and “so aesthetically pleasing that it distracts users from countless technical gaffes”, The Onion offers an unbiased overview of where the two competitors stand. ...

The Onion takes on Snow Leopard and Windows 7
Boing Boing Gadgets — The Onion turns its eye to next summer's Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7 showdown, and heaps scorn upon both in equal measure. "Weird Euro-Internet cafe" may be the most pitch-perfect dismissal of the Windows target market I've ever read. OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows [Onion]

Snow Leopard Vs Windows 7, With A Splash Of Onion
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