Why OS X's "UAC" is not an issue
Apple's "UAC" is an occasional requirement for a password (not just a Cancel/Allow button) which is designed to pop up when software is being installed, more specifically, software which could affect more than just that individual's user account.
Since entering a password is something that happens infrequently, and usually while a user is consciously installing a program, seeing the "UAC" during normal operations is indeed a true warning.
It's something to pay attention to, not something to complain about.
Why Apple's "UAC" is not an issue
Apple's "UAC" is an occasional requirement for a password (not just a Cancel/Allow button) which is designed to pop up when software is being installed, more specifically, software which could affect more than just that individual's user account.
Since entering a password is something that happens infrequently, and usually while a user is consciously installing a program, seeing the "UAC" during normal operations is indeed a true warning.
It's something to pay attention to, not something to complain about.
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