Sometimes when I’m using an Apple device I feel like I’m being taken for a ride – literally.  It’s like there’s some feature or ability missing that I really want now, but I’ve either been told or I strongly anticipate it’ll be there very soon in the next release… so I continue going on the sometimes long, never strange, and always intense trip.

When I’m saddled with a Microsoft powered device/box/server/whatever I feel confident what I’m pretty sure  what I need is there, somewhere, but there’s no way in hell I’m going to find it – and if I do, I’ll very likely be highly disappointed with what I find…. or, I’ll regret using the feature later when it eats my work or blows up.

Apple’s approach to feature development has turned me into an addict, fixing on some dark street corner.  Microsoft’s approach forced me into that addiction.  Neither are ideal, but only one brings me peace, even if it requires me being catatonic in the process.