theonion.com - 11/8/2008
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Microsoft announced it will be releasing a new edition of its operating software, called Windows 7, while Apple is working on its new OS X Snow Leopard. How will they stack up against each other?
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The Onion compares Snow Leopard and Windows 7
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
The nation's finest news source breaks down the two next generation operating systems...
Microsoft announced it will be releasing a new edition of its operating software, called Windows 7, while Apple is working on its new OS X Snow Leopard. How will they stack up against each other? ...
The Onion Takes a Crack At Comparing OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7 [Humor]
Gizmodo —
Which OS comes with a pre-loaded Snow Leopard wallpaper image? Can one of the OS's make me look cool in a coffee shop? Will the radiance and beauty of Apple's latest OS distract diehard users enough to ignore its failings? The answers to these questions and more were answered by the crack tech team at The Onion this week. With hilarious results, as always. A tease is above. Hit the link for the full monty on Windows 7 vs. OS X. [The Onion] ...
The Onion pits Snow Leopard against Windows 7, everyone wins
Engadget —
... After that earlier piece on global e-waste, we thought you might want something to lighten the mood. Fortunately, The Onion is ready with a sardonic, blood-shot eye turned to the respective OS releases on the way from Cupertino and Redmond ...
‘The Onion’ Tackles Snow Leopard v. Windows 7
Cult of Mac —
... Though we’re still several months away from the launch of either Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Microsoft’s Windows 7, America’s Finest News Source The Onion has already decoded the coming OS war in a handy chart, which you can read after the jump. ...
The Onion: "OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7"
MacUser —
... In a comparison chart detailing the differences between both forthcoming operating systems based on criteria such as the “ability to run Snood and porn at the same time” and “so aesthetically pleasing that it distracts users from countless technical gaffes”, The Onion offers an unbiased overview of where the two competitors stand. ...
News Roundup for November the 11th
Apple Eclectic —
... Macenstein tells us that Aqua Obama, a game where you attempt to flick the President Elect’s disembodied noodle into a series of goals, has also been refused entry.
Wait a minute! I’ve only gone and found some good news. Sesame Street is coming to iTunes. Oh, and Speaking of Muppets, it looks like Sony BMG will finally be letting Apple sell their music DRM-free.
And a final word of advice to The Onion: leave the in-depth tech coverage to the professionals, okay?
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