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A closer look at the user-interface decisions Microsoft and Apple made in the latest versions of their flagship photo management and editing programs. Microsoft has based its UI on the ribbon. How does Apple's interface compare?
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For a detailed discussion of these screenshots, see the accompanying blog post:
Apple versus Microsoft: which user interface style do you prefer?
Caption by: Ed Bott
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