[SonicFan]

Originally Posted by RainOnMe

I like quicktime because of the simplicity, and the trim and share features. Doesn't support many file types, so I use Perian (a plugin).

Should you have to install plugins to get a usable experience? Perhaps it has improved since I last had to endure it though. MPlayer is versatile and can be compiled to do whatever you like

It is getting an exclsive version of iOS4, which CAN multitask, so it shows how much you know.

I know that what I wrote was in the present tense whereas you're talking in the future tense. The iPad doesn't, at this time, have multitasking. But I'm still suspicious so if I may ask three questions:

1) Is there are release date for it?
2) How much will it cost?
3) Can you choose not to install it?

Servers probably run it because of the many nerdy things you can do with it, and the lack of viruses.

It has nothing to do with it's inherent stability, free updates and ability to change anything you like. Servers need stability more than anything. While macs may be stable their short lifecycle and high expense are not worth it.

I agree about the price tag. Absolutely ridiculous. Unfortunately, that is the price I am prepared to pay for, IMO, a superior product.

That will be outdated in twelve months. The relatively futureproof macs are upwards of £2000, not even I can afford that and I work full time.

Now, I like WIndows 7. But I find it strange how anyone for any purposes, other than Work which I can honestly say I am in love with Microsoft Office 2010 or gaming, that Windows 7 is superior.

Program compatibility is surely a big one? I've not used windows 7 so I cannot talk much about it. After switching to GNU/Linux over a year ago I cannot fathom why any non-professional would actually pay to have their freedoms restricted. For pretty much every requirement free software does the job