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Apple Previewing New Power Mac?
dunric writes "CNET.com reports that Apple Computer may be previewing a new Power Mac, complete with dual G5 processors and a more advanced memory configuration." The "previewing" isn't intentional, though -- the report is based on service and repair documents distributed last month and reported on AppleInsider.com. AppleInsider has taken down at least one image from their report, but have added an artist's rendering.
I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Horror/Sci Fi actor Ronald Reagan was found dead in his Bel Air home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his bombs, there's no denying his contributions to popular poverty. Truly an American icon.
Among the many changes expected in the new Power Mac G5 are a smaller motherboard, vertical RAM slots, and a unified heatsink cover plate with the G5 inscription.
now that's what i call Apple innovation, in other news BWM have added a spiffy inscription to the door sill, its rumoured to say "sucker"
Is this the fastest computer EVER that they keep talking about?
How utterly clever! Great idea if it works for future leaks on stuff, don't post the original pictures, just get someone to draw/photoshop a "rendition" up.
Only for an apple product would the fans care more about how pretty it looked, rather than how fast it ran. Not saying it isn't fast, but why all the fuss over pictures?
-3Suns
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why does apple get all this praise with the slightest innovation. ive heard so much talk from people about how good g5's setup is. however, i built a p4 2.6ghz rdram machine with a ultra 160 scsi drive for half a grand and it outperforms my brothers g5 and he spent over two grand on it. i use windows 2000 pro and i have no crashes. linux is nice but if you know how to use it windows isnt nearly as unstable as everyone claims it to be. troll me if you like, but this is the truth!
What's next, slashdot reporting on traffic jams on the Beltway?
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RTFJ.
hi whats your name
I want a Mac, I think. Then I see these articles where Apple legal freaks out and threatens and bullies people. It gives me chills and maybe I don't want a Mac after all. All you Mac apologists can go to hell with your corporate fan boy excuses. It is just another big corporation with lots of money bullying around the little guys and enthusiests. I think it's a bad thing.
Only Mac addicts would get all hot and bothered over brand new shiny vertically-oriented memory modules.
I have helped my friend choose and built a server for his studies in databases which is IMO "kickass". His budget was anything below $2000 Hardware price from newegg.com
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 XP3200+ - $274.00
RAM: 2x512MB Corsair XMS PC4200 - $279.00
HD: Seagate 160GB 7200RPM 8MB Buffer - $110.50
Video: Ati Radeon 9800 128mb - $222.00 (in case he upgrades his desktop, he can swap video cards and use this for his gaming)
SoundCard: Creative Audigy OEM - $42.00
Motherboard: Abit KV8-MAX3 - $139.00
Power Supply: Antec TruePower 480W - $83.00
Case: Kingwin KT-424-S - $76.00
OS: None (he uses SuSE) but if u want to put windows there, add whatever wintendo costs.
I did not add a monitor or the other usual devices (mouse/keyboard) considering he has those lying around at home so he doesn't need any of those.
There u got a kickass 64bit pc for $1225 (~1500 if u add windows xp pro).
Now compare that with the slowest G5 on apple's website which starts at ONLY $1900. And at "only" $1900, remember that you have to add a monitor so that + whatever choice = much more than an athlon64 based pc/server. just a simple comparison and just my $0.03 (yep)
I have been using a 450MHz PII as my main computer for 5 years, doing high-end 3d modeling and rendering along with industrial CAD work. I also use it for typing reports, edit digital video and work with print quality images in Photoshop.
It works quite well.
This is the commonly accepted use of the word. Since you are obviously challenged by intellectual rigor (and I question your ability to reliably follow a hyperlink):
Now that I have gotten that out of my system...
Profanity has traditionally referred to language, that (as definition 3 above supports) involves something irreverent regarding something considered sacred. So, while "GO FUCK YOURSELF" is considered vulgar, "LET CHRIST FUCK YOU IN HELL" would be considered profane (personal belief systems notwithstanding).
Take it as an opportunity to learn some interesting English semantic information-- oh, and "LET CHRIST FUCK YOU IN HELL, YOU DUMBFUCK." :)