Ars Technica's review of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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As in past years, John Siracusa's detailed review is a fun and educational read. A well researched overview which I personally found quite useful. The only thing I would have preferred is an audiobook version. As a longtime listener of John Siracusa's Hypercritical podcast, I can imagine how some details would best delivered in his distinctive voice.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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As expected! Siracusa is renowned for his over-analysis of the latest version of OS X, and we all benefit from his neuroticism. We all wait on baited breath for the release, and here it is for Mountain Lion. The best review you will find anywhere. Grab a cup (or two) of coffee and enjoy! It's not an OS X update until there is a Siracusa review.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I wait for this more than I wait for the software. It is worth the wait. The insights are precious. John provides so much history and background of things in the OS. This is a nerd's dream - @gluecode
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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If you love cuddly Mountain Lions and extremely technical reviews of things, then you should probably, definitely read this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A. Mousa
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This book works great on the iPad now. It wasn't John's fault so give the guy a break. I'm about 1/3 of the way in and it's great so far. Witty and humorous writing style.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By R. Thompson
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John Siracusa has done it again. I've read the 24 page review on Ars and I'm purchasing it here to support John.
Please note, there are a few 1-star reviews - the issue the they are complaining about has been resolved and was an error on Amazon's part (I hope they reconsider their reviews).
Please note, there are a few 1-star reviews - the issue the they are complaining about has been resolved and was an error on Amazon's part (I hope they reconsider their reviews).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Joel
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John Siracusa's OS X reviews are, by now, famously detailed, well researched and well written. After having done so for over a decade, each year Apple enthusiasts can look forward to a new review from him on the day of the release of OS X. This review is fantastic and will give anyone who reads it expert-level knowledge of what has changed between Lion and Mountain Lion within the operating system.
Please note: On the first day this review was posted, Amazon.com was giving John and Ars Technica difficulties with this Kindle book working on the iPad. It was entirely Amazon's fault and not John's. Amazon fixed the issue late on the night of the launch day. Any reviewers who left 1 or 2 star reviews claiming that it didn't work on the iPad were mistaken and now should change their reviews. Also, I fail to see how penalizing John's work with a review criticizing Amazon is helpful, or fair.
Please note: On the first day this review was posted, Amazon.com was giving John and Ars Technica difficulties with this Kindle book working on the iPad. It was entirely Amazon's fault and not John's. Amazon fixed the issue late on the night of the launch day. Any reviewers who left 1 or 2 star reviews claiming that it didn't work on the iPad were mistaken and now should change their reviews. Also, I fail to see how penalizing John's work with a review criticizing Amazon is helpful, or fair.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By David Smith
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Siracusa has a rare gift for writing a review that is both factually precise and comprehensive while still being engaging and entertaining. You won't find a better avenue for learning about what is new in Mountain Lion and perhaps more importantly why these changes are important in the broader historical context at Apple.
The review is also delightfully multifaceted. While on the surface it is clear and straightforward, the careful reader is rewarded by dozens of little jokes, references and Easter Eggs that round out the reading experience.
The review is also delightfully multifaceted. While on the surface it is clear and straightforward, the careful reader is rewarded by dozens of little jokes, references and Easter Eggs that round out the reading experience.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful
I wanted to make sure I was fully up to speed on the new OS, nothing worse than being unaware of features that could make life easier. Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. J. Nielsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not only the best review, but an in depth presentation of features and...
John's been reviewing OS X releases for Ars Technica for long time, and each presentation shows great in depth knowledge of what is new around Mountain Lion and what it means for... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rodmont
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Comprehensive as always, it's a must read for any OS X enthusiasts. John Siracusa explains exactly what you pay for when you buy Mountain Lion.
Published 9 months ago by miralize
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jim approved. Marco confirmed.
Siracusa does it again and writes a well thought out review of Apple's new kitty.
Marco.org writes "I greatly enjoyed John Siracusa's 10. Read more
Marco.org writes "I greatly enjoyed John Siracusa's 10. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jim Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book!
This is a great book for those upgrading from Lion to Mountain Lion. Tells you what you need to know about what is new in Mountain Lion (vs. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Julian Velasco
3.0 out of 5 stars
Less is More
Sometimes there can be too much information. There is a fine line between thorough and tedious. Don't get me wrong, John is an experienced reviewer with exceptional talents. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Paul W. Brainerd
5.0 out of 5 stars
The usual excellence
I love being able to count on having John's reviews to peruse while I install the latest OS. I can't imagine the time that goes in to these reviews but it certainly shows. Read more
Published 10 months ago by MattC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything You Want to Know About Mountain Lion
John Siracusa's OS X reviews are legendary in scope and depth and this latest review, covering Mountain Lion, is fantastic. Read more
Published 10 months ago by John Voorhees
5.0 out of 5 stars
John Siracusa gets it
I look forward to John Siracusa's reviews equally as much as the new OS X releases, and this one does not disappoint. Read more
Published 10 months ago by josh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Throughout, as usual
I have always enjoyed Siracusa reviews of OS X iteration and this is no exception.
It's very detailed and covers off the important and often controversial areas. Read more
It's very detailed and covers off the important and often controversial areas. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Johny
More About the Author
John Siracusa has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boston University. He has been a Mac user since 1984, a Unix geek since 1993, and has spent the last fifteen years as a professional web developer and freelance technology writer. When he's not destroying the Ars Technica CMS with 45,000-word articles, John enjoys gaming, exercising his TiVo, writing open source software, and pining for the pizza and bagels of his childhood home of Long Island, NY. John lives in Newton, Massachusetts with his wife, two children, and an attic full of classic Mac and NeXT hardware.
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