No one has asked me whether I like the iMac that comes bundled with digital video software . And I want it because it looks cool. It'll be a few years yet before OS 9 takes on that retro style cachet, and until then I'll continue to crave the modern, refreshing look of the aqua interface coupled with the thrill of discovering something new. Like Mac OS X, Windows XP is based on a more stable kernel and boasts more elite-user features, but at heart this too is about fashion. The new Windows has a cleaner, more modern look.
Icons are larger and the color scheme tends more toward the pastel.
After looking at pictures of Windows XP I broke down and decided it was time for me to change my look as well. I went out and bought a pair of light blue vintage corduroys, which I plan to wear every day until my style sense changes yet again. Read more by Andrea Dudrow . Inc. All rights reserved.