Apple Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
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CNET editors' rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
THE GOOD
Greatly improves Mac, Windows, and Internet networking; refines Web and hard drive search tool; upgrades performance and responsiveness; includes Bluetooth support; new discount for five-user licenses.
THE BAD
No upgrade pricing for copies of OS X purchased before July 17; bundled iChat 1.0 isn't as versatile as AIM; still no Google search in Sherlock.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Take a good, hard look at Mac OS X 10.2 if you're adding a Mac to a Windows network--Jaguar's new tools can't be beat. But home users, beware the $129 upgrade price if you're not looking for networking options.
CNET Reader Reviews
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February 3, 2003 11:32
Good
1.5/5
I have been using Mac OS since 7.0 came out in the early 90's. The latest vesion of the Mac OS just seems to get in the way. It reminds me of a waiter at a restaurant who is always pestering you instead of serving you. Like waiters, the best OS is t... read more » -
December 7, 2002 11:22
Good
1.5/5
An operating system is supposed to stay in the background, to help you use applications. When the OS tries to be the star, getting more and more bloated so that you need to buy bigger, and more expensive hardware, then it is a failure but also a ... read more » -
September 25, 2002 01:22
Good
1.5/5
I have two computers at home running Windows 98 and Windows XP. I just bought a Mac with this latest OS for my kids and wife. Summary: This new OS is for Mac users who naively believe the new Apple "Switch Adds" and who have been trained to think th... read more »
