PSE8 for Mac (an Overview)?

Although there are several threads here regarding individual issues with PSE8 for Mac, can someone direct me to a thread or link that discusses an overview of PSE8 vs. PSE6 for Mac? Any inherent problems/issues with PS* for Mac? Thank you.

Found this on the net
http://www.donstouder.com/Digital-Photo-Corner/pse%20feature%20comparison.pdf

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