July 11th, 2024

Brian Lunduke: "macOS Sucks" [video]

A YouTube video critiques Mac OS X for design flaws, limited multitasking, and game options. It discusses Macintosh history, highlighting Multifinder's introduction for multitasking and early good game availability despite high costs.

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Brian Lunduke: "macOS Sucks" [video]

The YouTube video criticizes Mac OS X for design flaws, limited multitasking, and game options. It delves into the history of Macintosh computers, highlighting the introduction of Multifinder for multitasking. The author notes that early Macintosh systems were on par with other platforms and offered good game availability, despite their high cost.

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