Karen Hill wrote:

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We can see Apple's development model as superiour to the GNU model.
Apple embraces the superiour software of BSD. Most BSD software is of
better quality than its GPL counterpart. PostgreSQL is better than
MySQL, OpenBSD is more secure than Linux, etc. In fact, Apple uses
C++ in the Darwin Kernel, and is based on a Micro-Kernel design.
MySQL is better than PostgreSQL in the only test I have come across.
Define 'better quality'
OpenBSD is designed with security in mind, so of course it's going to be
secure. Security isn't the only consideration, although it's important.
And don't forget the difference between the Open Source _development model_
and the Free Software _movement_.

Apple takes it one step further and refines the BSD quality into the
user interface. Unlike GIMP or Linux where buttons are put willy
nilly, Apple produces guidlines. Most Mac Application developers know
them; but since Apple's OS X has extensive JAVA support, Apple smartly
included instructions for JAVA developers (notorious for bad UI
design).

To be honest if you expect a polite response it is not a good idea to go
ranting on about how BSD is better than Linux. I'm sorry but Linux is more
usable than Free/Open/Net/*BSD. And OSX is not really a BSD. OSX is OSX.
And it only runs on Macs.
GNOME I believe has UI guidelines. Buttons put willy-nilly isn't a problem
for anybody above luser level anyway.

In fact, the design considerations are THE issue holding back Linux
desktop progress.

Incorrect. What is holding back Linux desktop progress is marketing and
documentation.

I will probably skip purchasing the next upgrade to photoshop for my
business and just move over to Aperture. Just look at the features:

Move to what you wish to.

P.S. GIMP does have its uses I do agree. It is better than nothing,
and for those who cannot afford professional tools like students and
young people, it may be fine. Or for making amature Linux logos for
yet another distro.

There are indeed far more Linux distros than there is good cause for.

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