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The worst thing about this whole incident and discussion, to me, is the vitriol with which some in our Mac community chose to answer! What is the purpose of that, to make ourselves mean and ugly just because the Internet is somehow anonymous? As for what Apple or Windows for that matter could do better, there's always room for improvement. The Mac requires a new user to set up the computer in Admin mode - duh, obviously. The printed material that came with every one of my Macs did NOT stress the need to switch to Standard mode immediately thereafter. Perhaps newer machines do come with that instruction? I've thought for years that Apple (Microsoft too) would do everyone a favor with more complete written instructions for the new user. My Apple II came with four detailed, printed manuals - including enough to learn BASIC and machine language programming. I wouldn't expect that today but think they should include *at least* a printed list showing the file structure, with red stars next to the files needed by the operating system that should never be deleted. Surely this would cost pennies and save more souls than the more computer-savvy realize. You think putting ol' Mom into standard mode saves her from disaster? Think again. It's amazing what lack of understanding can do to bollix up a computer system. It is not Apple's fault that this incident occurred. It *is* every operating system's fault to market computers as "intuitive," "easy to use," and to advertise over and over again that anyone can just plug it in and go, nothing beyond second grade math and reading required. Both Microsoft and Apple should make it clear that using these machines takes some study and care - and should provide more detailed reading material. About all you receive is a little happy book about all the fun you can have with your new "toy." That's a bad approach IMHO.