2010-12-02 09:52 PM
2010-12-03 04:40 AM
2010-12-03 05:00 AM
2010-12-03 05:18 AM
archislave wrote:And finally (!) inheriting the Microsoft Windows functionality of being able to stretch the size of a window by any of the corners, not just the lower right. Such a "duh" thing, you wonder if MS had a patent on it or something that Apple was so stubborn to cripple such a simple thing for so many years...
This new Lion is going to be a huge advance of OSX to a more modern way inheriting many cool and clean iOS attributes.
2010-12-03 06:54 AM
Karl wrote:
And finally (!) inheriting the Microsoft Windows functionality of being able to stretch the size of a window by any of the corners, not just the lower right. Such a "duh" thing, you wonder if MS had a patent on it or something that Apple was so stubborn to cripple such a simple thing for so many years...
2010-12-03 06:32 PM
2010-12-04 11:46 PM
archislave wrote:The Mac App Store is only for certain types of applications. All the regular methods for obtaining applications, e.g. purchase from another online store, download, purchase from retail outlets, and through resellers (like ArchiCAD), will all remain and continue to work as before.
Now it appears apple if ready to enforce the new modes or they won't get listed in the Mac App Store for Lion or get a 'made for Lion' logo.
2010-12-05 05:24 AM
2010-12-05 08:40 AM
archislave wrote:While I agree that an interface overhaul could be great for both platforms if it's done right (unlike the abominable ribbon that all the Autodesk products have now), I don't agree that the current ArchiCAD Windows interface is superior to the Mac.
It is sad that the Mac Archicad GUI is so inferior to even windows and they have never made an attempt to rid the clutter and scattered nature of the toolbars and palettes.
2010-12-05 02:06 PM
Matthew wrote:The ribbon concept
...an interface overhaul could be great for both platforms if it's done right (unlike the abominable ribbon that all the Autodesk products have now)