== Idea of this page ==
Comparing the most marketed features of the latest operating systems from the major Operating system vendors: Microsoft, Apple and (for the sake of comparison) Canonical/Ubuntu Community (which leaves us with Vista, OS X Tiger and Intrepid Ibex), could help get a rational overview of where the Desktop market is at present day and help make strategical decisions for those who are aiming to increase the share of Linux-based desktop computers through marketing efforts. 

== Scope ==
All comparisons should be made from a new clean installation perspective point of view! For OS X and Vista - this is either accomplished in the terms of an upgrade from XP or an earlier cat - or - a new computer-purchase. For Intrepid a clean installation using a downloaded and burnt ISO installation disc with default values are presumed. 

For features that are basically the same in all systems - or simply is good enough to meet most targeted user's requirements in all systems - are listed in the bottom of this page and do not belong in the comparison tables. 

Zealotry does not belong on this page, as does not irony or facts based on biased personal opinion. Keep it real and based upon the opinions of the majority of Desktop and Office user's, cited as needed. 

== Marketed features of Windows Vista ==

=== Office Use ===
|| '''Marketed feature''' || Explanation || Intrepid equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| Windows Mail || Mail client || Evolution || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

=== Desktop Use ===
|| Marketed feature || Explanation || Intrepid equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| Internet Explorer 7 || Web Browser || Firefox 3.0 || ... || ... ||
|| Windows Aero || Eye candies || Compiz || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

=== Server Use ===
|| Marketed feature || Explanation || Intrepid equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| BitLocker Drive Encryption || HD encryption tool || encrypted LVM || available only in alt CD || ... ||
|| Windows Firewall || Firewall || ufw || ufw disabled by default || ... ||
|| Windows Update || Update manager || synaptic || synaptic can update every software but Windows Update can only update Microsoft software || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

== Marketed features of Mac OS X Tiger ==

=== Office Use ===
|| Marketed feature || Explanation || Intrepid equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

=== Desktop Use ===
|| Marketed feature || Explanation || Intrepid equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

=== Server Use ===
|| Marketed feature || Explanation || Intrepid equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

== Features of Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex ==

=== Office Use ===
|| Marketed feature || Explanation || Vista equivalence? || Tiger equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

=== Desktop Use ===
|| Marketed feature || Explanation || Vista equivalence? || Tiger equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| Firefox || Web browser || Internet Explorer || Safari || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

=== Server Use ===
|| Marketed feature || Explanation || Vista equivalence? || Tiger equivalence? || Notes || Sources ||
|| apache2 || WWW server || IIS || ... || ... || ... ||
|| vsftpd || FTP server || IIS || ... || ... || ... ||
|| openssh-server || SSH server || n/a || ... || The 'Remote Desktop' in Windows Vista opens the whole desktop but not a command-line client || ... ||
|| ... || ... || ... || ... || ... || ... ||

== Cited sources ==
None yet

Future ones maybe?

- Vista Features - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/default.mspx

- OS X Overview - http://www.apple.com/macosx/overview/

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_operating_systems

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Windows_and_Linux

- Operating System Technical Comparison - http://www.osdata.com/ (maybe - but marketing is seldomly technical)

== Changelog ==

== Comments ==

== Basically the same in all systems and thus not listed above ==
Based upon Vista Feature list explained: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/accessibility.mspx

TODO: Move the correct ones up to the comparison area. 

|| Accessibility || || ||
|| Basic File Backup and Restore	 || || ||
|| Built-in Diagnostics	 || || ||
|| DirectX 10	 || || ||
|| Encrypting File System	 || || ||
|| Explorers	 || || ||
|| Fast Sleep and Resume	 || || ||
|| Flip and Flip 3D	 || || ||
|| Games Explorer	 || || ||
|| Instant Search	 || || ||
|| Internet Explorer 7 Printing	 || || ||
|| Internet Explorer 7 Tabbed Browsing	 || || ||
|| Internet Explorer Dynamic Security Protection	 || || ||
|| Internet Explorer Parental Controls	 || || ||
|| Internet Explorer Protected Mode	 || || ||
|| Live Icons	 || || ||
|| Microsoft Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer	 || || ||
|| Network and Sharing Center	 || || ||
|| Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting || || ||
|| Networking	 || || ||
|| Parental Controls	 || || ||
|| Performance	 || || ||
|| Photo Gallery	 || || ||
|| Remote Access	 || || ||
|| Remote Desktop Connection	 || || ||
|| Search & Organization	 || || ||
|| Search Folders	 || || ||
|| Self-Healing System	 || || ||
|| Shadow Copy	 || || ||
|| Speech Recognition	 || || ||
|| SuperFetch	 || || ||
|| Sync Center	 || || ||
|| Tablet PC Support	 || || ||
|| User Account Control	 || || ||
|| Welcome Center	 || || ||
|| Windows Calendar || || ||
|| Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore	 || || ||
|| Windows Defender	 || || ||
|| Windows DVD Maker	 || || ||
|| Windows Easy Transfer	 || || ||
|| Windows Fax and Scan	 || || ||
|| Windows Media Center || || ||
|| Windows Media Player 11 || || ||
|| Windows Meeting Space || || ||
|| Windows Mobility Center || || ||
|| Windows Movie Maker || || ||
|| Windows ReadyBoost || || ||
|| Windows Security Center || || ||
|| Windows Sidebar and Gadgets || || ||
|| Windows SideShow || || ||
|| Wireless Networking || || ||

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