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13 Comparisons of Vista vs Tiger
Competitive and fast are two terms that are applicable to the world of computers.
Constantly changing and evolving computer systems bring many advantages to the
users and techies alike. The race for supremacy between the yet to be launched Vista
(scheduled for 2006) and Mac OSX Tiger began in 2003 with Microsoft's
announcements of plans for an integrated desktop search functionality in Windows
Vista.
While opinions vary and are really personal choices in many ways, the following sums
up the functionalities between Vista and Tiger.
1. Vista has a completely redesigned look and feel; it is aesthetic, functional, and
exciting according to industry sources. Mac Tiger on the other hand was always famous
for its technology and aesthetics which are clean and clutter free. In fact, many of the
visual effects that Vista has like translucent icons, high resolution, and animation effects
have been integral to Tiger for more than four years.
2. Vista is yet to resolve problems caused by underlying windows, while Tiger has fine
tuned the bleed caused by windows beneath the surface ones.
3. The 128 x 128 pixel icons of Tiger have better rendition and clearer resolution than
the 32 x 32 or 64 x 64 pixel icons of Vista. However one will only know whether Vista will
have resolution independent vector graphics once the final version comes to the market.
4. Both Vista and Tiger have closely similar desk top search functions. The only
immediate difference is that in Tiger the filtering becomes operational only after creation
of a Smart Folder or using the shortcut keys. The Virtual Folder of Vista is identical to
the Smart Folder of Tiger.
5. Vista has next generation features, where the system has enough inbuilt intelligence
that organizes data. This fine tunes any searches that need to be done. In comparison
to this, the Tiger has an old fashioned system with no specials.
6. Vista supports meta data processing while with Tiger meta data can be created or
edited only by using document processing applications.
7. Vista permits users to visually locate files while Tiger does not. Image previews in
Tiger are turned off by default.
8. As far as security is concerned the Tiger is by far superior to Vista. Since the Tiger
user base is small the number of hackers and attackers are fewer as compared to
Windows.
9. User accounts and log ins are safer in the Tiger system and Microsoft plans to
incorporate similar systems in Vista to strengthen security.
10. Vista has new systems similar to Tiger that will enable users to assert parental locks
or blocks. Parental controls help limit computer usage by children protecting them from
several dangers.
11. Security in Vista includes inbuilt protection against rogue attacks, malware, spyware,
adware and so on. In the case of Tiger its security system has remained secure and
unbreached. Whether Vista will earn the same distinction will be known only after it
comes into use.
12. Both Vista and Tiger have great networking features making both immensely usable
both at home and in businesses. The Tiger is simpler while Vista is a bit more complex
to use.
13. The hibernation mode works instantly in Tiger and Vista is also trying to match its
facilities.
While the above draws tentative comparisons between the two systems a true
evaluation can only be made once Vista is released in its completed version and comes
into use.
Competitive and fast are two terms that are applicable to the world of computers.
Constantly changing and evolving computer systems bring many advantages to the
users and techies alike. The race for supremacy between the yet to be launched Vista
(scheduled for 2006) and Mac OSX Tiger began in 2003 with Microsoft's
announcements of plans for an integrated desktop search functionality in Windows
Vista.
While opinions vary and are really personal choices in many ways, the following sums
up the functionalities between Vista and Tiger.
1. Vista has a completely redesigned look and feel; it is aesthetic, functional, and
exciting according to industry sources. Mac Tiger on the other hand was always famous
for its technology and aesthetics which are clean and clutter free. In fact, many of the
visual effects that Vista has like translucent icons, high resolution, and animation effects
have been integral to Tiger for more than four years.
2. Vista is yet to resolve problems caused by underlying windows, while Tiger has fine
tuned the bleed caused by windows beneath the surface ones.
3. The 128 x 128 pixel icons of Tiger have better rendition and clearer resolution than
the 32 x 32 or 64 x 64 pixel icons of Vista. However one will only know whether Vista will
have resolution independent vector graphics once the final version comes to the market.
4. Both Vista and Tiger have closely similar desk top search functions. The only
immediate difference is that in Tiger the filtering becomes operational only after creation
of a Smart Folder or using the shortcut keys. The Virtual Folder of Vista is identical to
the Smart Folder of Tiger.
5. Vista has next generation features, where the system has enough inbuilt intelligence
that organizes data. This fine tunes any searches that need to be done. In comparison
to this, the Tiger has an old fashioned system with no specials.
6. Vista supports meta data processing while with Tiger meta data can be created or
edited only by using document processing applications.
7. Vista permits users to visually locate files while Tiger does not. Image previews in
Tiger are turned off by default.
8. As far as security is concerned the Tiger is by far superior to Vista. Since the Tiger
user base is small the number of hackers and attackers are fewer as compared to
Windows.
9. User accounts and log ins are safer in the Tiger system and Microsoft plans to
incorporate similar systems in Vista to strengthen security.
10. Vista has new systems similar to Tiger that will enable users to assert parental locks
or blocks. Parental controls help limit computer usage by children protecting them from
several dangers.
11. Security in Vista includes inbuilt protection against rogue attacks, malware, spyware,
adware and so on. In the case of Tiger its security system has remained secure and
unbreached. Whether Vista will earn the same distinction will be known only after it
comes into use.
12. Both Vista and Tiger have great networking features making both immensely usable
both at home and in businesses. The Tiger is simpler while Vista is a bit more complex
to use.
13. The hibernation mode works instantly in Tiger and Vista is also trying to match its
facilities.
While the above draws tentative comparisons between the two systems a true
evaluation can only be made once Vista is released in its completed version and comes
into use.
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