MacOS X Tiger looks like what an OS SHOULD be [apple.com]

At least one OS company is providing better features with each release... I suspect switching to a Unix kernel is really starting to pay of in saved development time.

A few things that stand out to me:

Safari RSS - Apple understands the increasing complexity of dealing with information sources, and that RSS is one of the keys to dealing with opt-in data feeds. Haveing a great interface built into the browser is smart.

Spotlight - Similar to the RSS feature, the new searching functionality shows further that Apple understands information. Apple has been strong with searching since it's (now disbanded) Advanced Technology Group developed and patented the V-Twin (archived on archive.org: ATG, V-Twin) searching technology in the 90s.

iChat AV multi-way - iChat has already made text and voice chatting the most convenient way to collaborate even for non-techie users. iChat AV and the iSight camera make video conferencing just as easy. The new UI for multiple chats is a great use of openGL to make a complex concept visually easy to understand.

Dashboard - I don't know that the super-bold colours in the example screenshot will win any friends, but the return of the desk accessory is a good think - I hope that the launch times and availability will be just as convenient (and no Font/DA mover in sight!).