Mac OS X vs. Windows 2000 Deathmatch. I’d say this is a pretty fair comparison of the two operating systems based on the criteria that was chosen. Since I have one running each of these operating systems in my bag, I’d have to say that I would place a little more weight on the availability of software for the OS than they have in this article. While Mac OS X is fantastic, some of that is potential currently and nothing more. On the other hand, Windows 2000 is like a pair of shoes that have been broken in over the last two years, all the software I need runs on it. Once X gets up a full head of steam, it will be a better operating system than 2000 or even XP, but we’re at least 6 months away from that, and possibly as many as 12. Who knows what Microsoft will do with that time?