scottsjack
Apr 1, 07:52 PM
Almost word-for-word, the exact same argument that was made by Luddites against these fancy, new-fangled mouse and GUI-based computers back in the mid-80s.
I don't think that barmann was making a case against a new technology that didn't fit the old ways like when mice were first introduced. His point was that as much as iPad fanboys want it to be the coolist thing ever that will replace all those old-fashioned computers there are differences in machines between consumer ones and those used by professionals.
It's not expected that consumers are going to know the short comings of their iPads any more than they know the shortcomings of their flat screen TVs. Even the new MBPs have professional use issue because of their displays. The MBPs are of limited pro use as long as one knows their limitations where as the iPad is of almost no pro use other than "look at this".
One really funny thing is all devices now that can make an iPad seem like a laptop! Boxes that keyboards fit into and cases that stand up are laughable because as nice as an iPad is it really sucks as a computer compared to the cheapest Air or MBP.
I don't think that barmann was making a case against a new technology that didn't fit the old ways like when mice were first introduced. His point was that as much as iPad fanboys want it to be the coolist thing ever that will replace all those old-fashioned computers there are differences in machines between consumer ones and those used by professionals.
It's not expected that consumers are going to know the short comings of their iPads any more than they know the shortcomings of their flat screen TVs. Even the new MBPs have professional use issue because of their displays. The MBPs are of limited pro use as long as one knows their limitations where as the iPad is of almost no pro use other than "look at this".
One really funny thing is all devices now that can make an iPad seem like a laptop! Boxes that keyboards fit into and cases that stand up are laughable because as nice as an iPad is it really sucks as a computer compared to the cheapest Air or MBP.
bjett92
Aug 1, 03:28 PM
Same as July... I love this wallpaper!
jrko
Apr 5, 03:02 AM
Hi Zen. Yeah i understand I need to change the firmware. I was focusing all my panic on the kernal crashes and will look at installing the cards today and updating the firmware whilst i'm at it.
Thank you very very much for the assistance you have provided. It really is 'above & beyond' and really marks you out as one of the top contributors to this forum.
I've spent some time in the non PPC section and it seems to be full of haters, and mac-bashers - 'why hasn't the new ****** got ******? Apple are so crap/expensive/dont care about the little man' etc etc etc ad infinitum.
It seems the camaraderie of keeping older machines running makes for a more peaceful, happy section of the site.
Thank you very very much for the assistance you have provided. It really is 'above & beyond' and really marks you out as one of the top contributors to this forum.
I've spent some time in the non PPC section and it seems to be full of haters, and mac-bashers - 'why hasn't the new ****** got ******? Apple are so crap/expensive/dont care about the little man' etc etc etc ad infinitum.
It seems the camaraderie of keeping older machines running makes for a more peaceful, happy section of the site.
steve2112
Jan 18, 01:59 PM
The whole notion that Europeans drive smaller cars because their streets are narrow is partially myth. Don't forget - Europe has modern cities with divided highways too, just like the US does. It is true that many cities and towns in Europe are more compact because of their age (Americans who live in certain parts of Boston or Philadelphia will be familiar with what 17th century streets look like). But the smaller size of cars in Europe is more closely related to the austerity of the post-WWII years setting a satandard of smaller cars, fuel prices being higher, and higher taxes for larger cars.
Truthfully, this is probably the biggest reason. We Americans have been spoiled by decades of cheap gas and cheap cars.
Truthfully, this is probably the biggest reason. We Americans have been spoiled by decades of cheap gas and cheap cars.
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French iPod
Dec 6, 12:01 AM
@fel10: i love your wallpapers it's very red-ish:D i used to have the 2nd one on my macbook pro but decided to changed it:P
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9222/screenshot20101206at125.png (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20101206at125.png/)
i love my macbook pro right now:D!! (even though i bought it in June as my grad present:p) it's perfect for recording music and stuff!!
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9222/screenshot20101206at125.png (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20101206at125.png/)
i love my macbook pro right now:D!! (even though i bought it in June as my grad present:p) it's perfect for recording music and stuff!!
King Cobra
Aug 20, 07:40 PM
http://andrej.gadgetgaming.com/images/avatars/million/anim.gif
That's my submission. The following animation is what I made originally, but it is 300KB, which is why I'm pissed off that I had to trim it down so much. Let this fully load first (http://andrej.gadgetgaming.com/images/avatars/million/animbig.gif).
That's my submission. The following animation is what I made originally, but it is 300KB, which is why I'm pissed off that I had to trim it down so much. Let this fully load first (http://andrej.gadgetgaming.com/images/avatars/million/animbig.gif).
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Tommy Wasabi
Oct 2, 05:23 AM
If there is any silver lining in any of this...
The guy that actually created Notes for Lotus (and then IBM) is now the CTO of Microsoft.
Sniff, sniff - yup I smell more crap coming from Microsoft. They are making this too easy.
The guy that actually created Notes for Lotus (and then IBM) is now the CTO of Microsoft.
Sniff, sniff - yup I smell more crap coming from Microsoft. They are making this too easy.
OddThomas
Oct 15, 11:44 PM
my 3 hyperspaces.
all from www.wallpaperswide.com
all from www.wallpaperswide.com
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modernmagic
Apr 30, 10:09 PM
This is great news if it means the end of mobile me. Die Mobile Me - DIE DIE DIE. Anything will be better than the self centered sounding @me.com. I simply will not use the email address in a professional context. Don't mind @Mac.com, and still use it, but @me.com sends the wrong message.
Why would you use any @isp for a professional email address??
For $10/year you should have name@domain.com
Why would you use any @isp for a professional email address??
For $10/year you should have name@domain.com
synchr0
Oct 6, 10:30 AM
http://cl.ly/91b6aabf4501b2bf8bd6/content
mine for the month so far, just a wallpaper change.:)
mine for the month so far, just a wallpaper change.:)
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Mr.Noisy
Dec 11, 02:54 AM
Decided to change it again, something darker :)
Source of Original (http://dark.pozadia.org/images/wallpapers/epitaph_wuxga-569537.jpeg)
Source of Original (http://dark.pozadia.org/images/wallpapers/epitaph_wuxga-569537.jpeg)
Beck4164
Apr 24, 05:49 AM
Anyone going to be at the Derby Street store for the 3G launch.
Has anyone camped out at derby street for past launchs? whats the best time to get there?
Has anyone camped out at derby street for past launchs? whats the best time to get there?
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markrox7
Apr 17, 04:57 PM
Post some screenshots of some new features/easter eggs from Mac OSX Lion here!
My DP has been screwing around with Safari and for some reason I can't attach any of my screenshots, so I can't put any up� yet.
My DP has been screwing around with Safari and for some reason I can't attach any of my screenshots, so I can't put any up� yet.
MacBytes
Aug 23, 04:04 PM
http://www.macbytes.com/images/bytessig.gif (http://www.macbytes.com)
Category: Opinion/Interviews
Link: Replacing a Pile of Textbooks With an iPad (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20100823170435)
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Approved by Mudbug
Category: Opinion/Interviews
Link: Replacing a Pile of Textbooks With an iPad (http://www.macbytes.com/link.php?sid=20100823170435)
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sockeatingdryer
Oct 18, 08:32 PM
Awesome! Looks like a stable version this time around!
Mord
Feb 23, 10:31 AM
it's 5000, wrldwzrd89 has over 3000 posts and is an 040, i reckon 10,000 is 603 and 15,000 is 604, 25,000 750, 50,000 is 7400 and 100,000 is 970.
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trainguy77
Apr 7, 02:37 PM
In Xcode you can go into prefs and then go Distributed Builds. Is this what you are looking for?
Multimedia
Nov 20, 01:21 PM
It would have to have exceptional features and Verizon would have to be a carrier or it's DOA for me.
JGowan
Apr 13, 09:28 PM
Just my general awesomeness. ;)
I obviously have no sources. But I do think there are a few definitive patterns Apple follows. [... snip ... ]
Just my thoughts. I yield the floor. ;)A gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for the insightful speculation. Thoughtful and logical. ;)
I obviously have no sources. But I do think there are a few definitive patterns Apple follows. [... snip ... ]
Just my thoughts. I yield the floor. ;)A gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for the insightful speculation. Thoughtful and logical. ;)
stevietheb
Nov 11, 01:13 AM
From what I gather, it's just like LaunchBar, no?
I haven't messed with it a whole lot, so I don't know all its ins and outs, but it seemed to be doing a similiar thing (brings up applications/files as you type).
Not bad, although if they are the same idea, I prefer launch bar - just wish it was free ;)
Except QuickSilver is free.
I don't remember LaunchBar too well, I tried it about 9 months ago. Quicksilver has some really neat features. I find it *ESSENTIAL*
I haven't messed with it a whole lot, so I don't know all its ins and outs, but it seemed to be doing a similiar thing (brings up applications/files as you type).
Not bad, although if they are the same idea, I prefer launch bar - just wish it was free ;)
Except QuickSilver is free.
I don't remember LaunchBar too well, I tried it about 9 months ago. Quicksilver has some really neat features. I find it *ESSENTIAL*
Glideslope
Apr 4, 11:30 AM
There may not be a "mass exodus" but you can rest assured that my family (4 of us) will be switching to Verizon and joining my Dad (who currently is with Verizon) as of July 1st. :D
Enjoy your CDMA. "Let me check, gotta call you back". ;)
Enjoy your CDMA. "Let me check, gotta call you back". ;)
Oli3000
Apr 21, 03:13 AM
Runs just great:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1139342
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1139342
dwd3885
Nov 19, 12:43 PM
For us, who cares? If you want an iPad you might be able to get one on the cheap. Apple needs a good screwing anyway!
nOw2
Dec 22, 10:13 AM
The solution is to get management using Macs.
I'm lucky to be working for a company whose founders are Mac addicts. Everything works on a Mac; as a side effect, 99% is available to Linux users too since Apple is good at keeping to standard protocols (we have been forced onto MS Online Exchange which is okay with the Mac these days, but without IMAP enabled everyone else is screwed over).
Basically because Macs have been here since day one, nearly 10 years ago, there has been no question of legacy Windows systems or adopting technology that Mac clients can't work with.
We were recently bought out by a large corporate. There were moves to standardise onto Windows laptops out of cost concerns. A free 17" 2010 MBP was found for the guy who came in from the corporation to reorganise us and, like magic, Macs are back on the purchase lists.
Saying that, a previous company I worked with didn't have any legacy issues either, but was founded with a MSDN subscription in hand. Therefore, because there was all this 'free' software available, they got locked into using it. It simply wasn't possible to gain traction with Mac or Linux or anything non-Windows there.
I'm lucky to be working for a company whose founders are Mac addicts. Everything works on a Mac; as a side effect, 99% is available to Linux users too since Apple is good at keeping to standard protocols (we have been forced onto MS Online Exchange which is okay with the Mac these days, but without IMAP enabled everyone else is screwed over).
Basically because Macs have been here since day one, nearly 10 years ago, there has been no question of legacy Windows systems or adopting technology that Mac clients can't work with.
We were recently bought out by a large corporate. There were moves to standardise onto Windows laptops out of cost concerns. A free 17" 2010 MBP was found for the guy who came in from the corporation to reorganise us and, like magic, Macs are back on the purchase lists.
Saying that, a previous company I worked with didn't have any legacy issues either, but was founded with a MSDN subscription in hand. Therefore, because there was all this 'free' software available, they got locked into using it. It simply wasn't possible to gain traction with Mac or Linux or anything non-Windows there.
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