Pre MacOS X was a 90s style OS and had major limitations that were a problem for every user, starting with no real multi-threading, and I think no protected memory.

Where it was great was in the simplicity to the user. If you wanted to install or uninstall a driver or functionality, all you had to do is move an extension file in or out of the extension folder and reboot. That simplicity was lost in MacOS X. That made simple users dumber. (and iOS went back to the simplicity)

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nottorp 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Locking down the OS so you can't install or uninstall functionality at all is not simplicity.

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ubermonkey 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

It kinda is, though.

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FrustratedMonky 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

It is if Grandma keeps downloading scams and installing them.

	▲	bigstrat2003 a minute ago \| parent \| next [-]
		No, even then it still isn't. A device should not protect you from making bad decisions. It should be an aid in making good choices, not a nanny keeping you safe because you can't be trusted to do better.
	▲	nottorp an hour ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		You mean there are no scams in the famous "we're protecting you from all those internet evil guys by charging you app subscriptions" app stores?