To avoid further verbal abuse, and to keep Mac loyalists as happy as possible, Apple has brought back many of the features originally missing in OS X, and has added the functionality of others, to provide a funky new user interface with an eerily comfortable feel. Make no mistake, however, the presence of OS 9 features does not mean that OS X is like OS 9, and we for one think that a wonderful thing. By way of comparison, OS X is a symphony of beauty and stability. Despite what you may have heard about Aqua, it is beautiful. Of course, beauty with no brains might make for a fun Friday night, but would not be suited to a long-term relationship.
Users have nothing to fear, as X is the total package.
Of course, just like courting and keeping a significant other, using OS X comes at a cost. RAM requirements are high, processor requirements are high, and hard drive space requirements are high. From basic tips and tricks to the Unix side of things to the current and future state of the world of X, you will be able to get it all here. So buckle in, relax, and get ready to spend some time with your new significant other. After all, she is worth it.