PPC 970 Powerbooks and Powermacs in Production?

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PPC 970 Powerbooks and Powermacs in Production?

Posted by CmdrTaco on Thursday June 12, 2003 @08:07AM from the i'll-take-one dept.

Thadddius_Brinks writes "MacWispers.com is reporting here that apple is currently in production of a redesigned single processor PowerPC 970 Powermac system and a 15.4 inch Powerbook. They (MacWhispers.com) are also standing by their earlier claims about the speed of the new processor." This article consolidates many of the major rumors surrounding WWDC including the rumor of a new case for the Powermacs, but it raises the ultimate question: 17" Powerbook, or PPC 970 Powerbook?

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YES IT'S TRUE by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-12 08:09 · Score: -1, Offtopic

BUT WILL THEY RUN LUNIX
1. Re:YES IT'S TRUE by Thud457 · 2003-06-12 08:40 · Score: 0, Offtopic
  
  Why yes, yes it does.
  I think that makes you my bitch.
  
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2. Re:YES IT'S TRUE by Znonymous+Coward · 2003-06-12 08:41 · Score: -1, Offtopic
  
  Actually, you can run Linux on a Mac. There's Gentoo and Yellow Dog Linux available. BTW, Gentoo runs quite well on Macs.
  
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3. Re:YES IT'S TRUE by oingoboingo · 2003-06-12 19:34 · Score: -1, Offtopic
  
  don't forget Debian
  
  Jesus fucking Christ, this is Slashdot. How could we not?
Whoo Hoo! by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-12 08:10 · Score: -1, Offtopic

First Post...
1. Re:Whoo Hoo! by ctishman · 2003-06-12 08:28 · Score: 0, Offtopic
  
  HA-ha
Blatantly OT Post by RLiegh · 2003-06-12 08:18 · Score: -1, Offtopic

yes i run a goth/punk/emo porn site [suicidegirls.com]

Neat. But are you really $$$$$exyGal??
Re:this makes sense by Rosco+P.+Coltrane · 2003-06-12 08:20 · Score: 0, Offtopic

apple is offering sweet $300 dollar rebates to students, and they have just dropped the price on many models like the powerbook. might be a good time to jump on one.

or avoid these products like the plague : usually, when companies do big rebates and drop price, it's because they're desperate for cash.

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Re:No need to click, article text.. NOT a karma wh by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-12 08:31 · Score: -1, Offtopic

OMFG You ARE A GENEUS AND my NEW HERO are THIER ANY MORE AT TEH HOME LIEK YOU?

Reason: Don't use so many caps. It's like YELLING.
A Mouse Called Keith by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-12 08:32 · Score: -1, Offtopic

There once was a mouse called Keith, Who circumsized boys with his teeth. It wasn't for leisure or sexual pleasure but to get to the cheese underneath!
Re:Text of Article by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-12 08:41 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Such an internal conflict... don't want to laugh because I know it's a troll, but I can't help it.
Re:WWDC? by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-12 09:00 · Score: -1, Offtopic

He'd do just about anybody. Just ask my Uncle Herbie, the 60 year old heroin addict with AIDS. And before you say "it's WHAT not WHO"...Uncle Herbie is most definitely a WHAT.
ATTENTION ATTENTION: KNOWN TROLL!!! by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-12 12:29 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Attention moderators! "Alan Partridge" is a known troll. Read his posting history. Look upon his skillful yet blatant trolls.

Mod this poster down accordingly!

That is all!
1. Re:ATTENTION ATTENTION: KNOWN TROLL!!! by Alan+Partridge · 2003-06-12 22:34 · Score: 0, Offtopic
  
  " Attention moderators! "Alan Partridge" is a known troll"
  
  Known to whom, exactly?
  
  Mod me down by all means, but it's easier to do so if the post is shit, rather than because some tosser AC told you to do so.
  
  My posting on Slashdot is trivial enough, but to actually concern yourself with what I post is just fucking sad.
  
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2. Re:ATTENTION ATTENTION: KNOWN TROLL!!! by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-13 01:50 · Score: -1, Offtopic
  
  Known to whom, exactly?
  
  Everyone who bothers to observe you.
  
  Mod me down by all means, but it's easier to do so if the post is shit, rather than because some tosser AC told you to do so.
  
  Everything you post is shit, because you are a troll. By definition, your posts are shit.
  
  My posting on Slashdot is trivial enough, but to actually concern yourself with what I post is just fucking sad.
  
  And yet you replied to it.
3. Re:ATTENTION ATTENTION: KNOWN TROLL!!! by Alan+Partridge · 2003-06-13 01:53 · Score: 0, Offtopic
  
  "Everyone who bothers to observe you"
  
  have you thought about trading up to a life?
  
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  That was classic intercourse!
4. Re:ATTENTION ATTENTION: KNOWN TROLL!!! by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-13 05:32 · Score: -1, Offtopic
  
  Have you ever thought about giving up your trolling ways?