Apple Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
THE GOOD
Includes new Finder features; more network standards supported; improved Active Directory support; real-time search utility; fast user switching.
THE BAD
Finder has a darker, heavier look; inconsistent file sharing; unstable networking; has lost several features, including the Internet preference pane.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Panther adds new and useful features, but at the expense of some old standbys. Current Jaguar users need not apply.
CNET Reader Reviews
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April 30, 2005 12:52
Excellent
2.0/5
This version of X is horrible. It is like the problem ridden 8.1 that came w/ my original iMac. With 10.0, 10.1, and 10.2, I had only 4 kernel panics and no freezing. When I installed 10.3, I got 12 within the first two months of using it. Features ... read more » -
April 2, 2005 04:13
3.5/5
I would recomend it for any pre. os10 users, but it is not much better then os. 10.2 I also hate how it crashes so much, yet file sharing, internet setup, printer setup and mail setup is a breeze. Also, like all macs, graphics pros will love it. T... read more » -
March 1, 2005 03:56
4.0/5
Currently the best operating system out there! As long as you simply can't do without windows (and you can find tons of mac-friendly alternatives and even run Windows XP on your Mac) this choice is a no-brainer.
Although if you are a power u... read more »
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