For those of you interested, here’s an update on how the new Mac OS X operating system is working on my iBook:
My bluetooth problems have been solved (I used to have to reboot with the bluetooth dongle in).
I’ve put back all my photos (5GB) and MP3s (6GB) and data (11GB) and rechecked the disk – no errors.
Expose, which allows you to see all your open windows at once, is very cool. Multiple desktops would be useful tho.
Finder (the equivalent to explorer on Windows) is much improved. Very good.
Wireless networking works fine. Zero setup required.
Some problems with bluetooth hotsyncing my Palm, but after syncing by USB and then by bluetooth, all seems to work.
All my data has been re-added to my address book and calendar from my PDA, and all works well.
I like the idea of encrypting my data with FileVault, but I’ve heard of bugs so I’ll wait before I start using it. If my iBook gets nicked I can’t allow my data to be accessed.
I’ve not noticed any difference in speed.
In summary, I’m back to “it just works”, which is exactly what I need. It solved my bluetooth problem, and I’ve cleaned out some rubbish, so it was worth doing. An “erase and install” is the best method IMO. I’m not really a Mac power user, because my iBook is a secondary system, so I shouldn’t run into the problems others have had. I hope.
