Check Out the New Interface: OSX-Inspired!

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The discussion revolves around the new interface of a software application, which some participants perceive as being inspired by the brushed metal aesthetic of OSX. The conversation touches on user experiences with different office software, particularly Open Office and MS Office, and the implications of interface design in software development.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their opinions on the new interface, suggesting it resembles the brushed metal look of OSX.
  • One participant mentions a lack of experience with Macs but asserts that Open Office is superior to MS Office.
  • Another participant shares a negative experience with Open Office, noting that a document created in it did not display correctly when opened in MS Word.
  • There is a suggestion that exporting documents to PDF could mitigate formatting issues across different software.
  • Some participants acknowledge similarities between the new interface and OSX but argue that the styles remain distinct, suggesting that market demands for attractive interfaces may influence software design choices.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the quality and usability of Open Office compared to MS Office, with some sharing positive experiences and others highlighting significant drawbacks. There is no consensus on the aesthetic similarities between the new interface and OSX.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific experiences with document formatting and interface design, but there are no detailed discussions on the technical specifications or broader implications of these observations.

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What do you think of the new interface? Looks like they they stole the brushed metal look of OSX.
 
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I've never used a mac before. Poor me :frown: But I find that Open Office is far superior than MS Office.
 
ranger said:
I've never used a mac before. Poor me :frown: But I find that Open Office is far superior than MS Office.

blah, one time I made a contract for a client using open office. He tried opening it with MS Word and it looked like crap. Last time I ever use Open Office.
 
That's why you export it to pdf. Even opening doc files in different versions of MS Office gets messed up.
 
dduardo said:
http://pdc.xbetas.com.nyud.net:8090/?page=o12preview1

What do you think of the new interface? Looks like they they stole the brushed metal look of OSX.

There are similiarities, but the style is still different. If the market wants pretty interfaces then MS would be foolish not to adapt.
 
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