You mean like average impoverished people do for mundane purposes? (of watching crap, browsing web, doing taxes or welfare). While USians are busy wanking off with their Rokus, Raspberrys, subscriptions, Google Cast, Apples, tablets that cast their display, NAS with Plex, on $100 per month Internet and labelling themselves as "cord cutters" who stick it to the Man, there are people who simply have a laptop and their laptop is showing on the 32" 1080p TV (sometimes an old projector on VGA).
Some people use USB 2.0 hard drives. Some people do both. External input too but that may be a game controller to play a few stolen games from the 80s and 90s ; for others it's the logitech style mouse+keyboard with the tiny non-bluetooth wireless dongle.
Wow, amazing how people can turn anything into an anti-US rant. Pssst - that usually means you are the one with the problem.
But to address your rant - there's room at the table for all manner of computers. I have my desktop Mac for video work, I have a nice HP Envy for location work and one program that isn't available yet on MacOS. And right now, I'm posting using a cheap tablet/laptop combo that I don't care if it gets broken or lost. Its all good homie!
This is why I no longer fly....
But they won't. As we see every day, people are too stupid to say no to injustices such as this.
That's great if you don't have family and friends thousands of miles away or across oceans. It's not stupidity that makes many people fly: it's the desire to see their families.
As I told my family members who moved away - I'm not important enough to live near, so you're not important enough to visit. If I show up, I do, but I'm under no obligation. But I won't fly unless it's a private flight chartered by me.
Regardless, you are going to have to decide how much shit you want to put up with. That's how much shit you're going to take. That might include getting your children felt up. Go to Ebaum's world and look up what the TSA is allowed to do. I'd put the link here, but it looks like KP. I'm certainly going to scour my computer tonight.
Can we give these Gerbils wings? They could replace bats in the ecosystem. They would be much cuter than most bats. Bonus points if the wings are ribbed for Gere's pleasure
Turnaround is a bit quicker when you can deliver the change on the spot. Sure, you wouldn't design the whole part on a laptop, but why not have the capability to answer "what would it look like if we..." questions in real-time and on-site if it's available?
It probably depends on the workflow. If you have a good way to update master files - maybe. I've had a few nightmare occasions where different people have modified aspects without updating a master file.
It is NOT YOUR information if you take actions to make it 100% public and freely gained. YOU are in public, ANYONE can sit and take notes on your movements and locations. YOU gave that out for free by simply being in public. You do know the difference between public and private, don't you? Seriously - you contend your public, freely observable actions are 100% private property?
I kinda think there is a middle ground. Does the Government need to know when you are taking a shit in the Taco Bell?
No - the Government can put a camera in the toilet bowl and record the turd exiting your asshole. And since it is trash, they can send someone in and retreive it and do tests on it while you watch. Once it exits the butthole and plops into the water - it's theirs.
Is it an invasion of privacy? That toilet is in public. So no.
But while we can strut around with big government dicks on how right that is, it really is a questionable activity.
So okay, the Mall can do this - the government can do this - and if you had a library fine from when you were 18 years old, 40 years ago, they can tow your car, arrest you, and there ya go.
Here's the rub though. I won't be going to any mall that does that because I think its an asshat move. And guess what - I still have the right to do that.
There are things that can be performed that are perfectly legal. Yet not too good for business. And if I pull into a parking space at the mall, and Mall security drives behind me and takes that perfectly legal picture of my license plate - I'm hopping back in the car, and buying on-line. After all Malls are doing really well lately, ands they don't need customers.
We have evolved into a "If you have nothing to hide, you will happily submit to surveillance by your government." state. I can't think of anything I have to hide, but I do have other options if I'm treated like a criminal.
Could be a spec change on their end that you weren't informed of. Shit happens in the real world.
Sure shit happens. Next person you talk to might change the part the first guy had you change - Just sayin - you want a laptop to do the actual work, I want notes taken on mine.
How does that apply to CAD? Generally, if a part is off by a few mm, it's gonna be off be a few mm no matter who you're showing it to and can be adjusted on-site.
It's easy to forget that fields other than your own exist, but they do.
Sorry - didn't think that anything off by a few mm would be considered something to show a client.
You can do the external devices. And then when you need to, pick it up and take it to the client meeting to show off your work. Including a quick live edit if necessary. The idea is you don't need a desktop any more, everything is on the laptop. And when you're at home/work you plug it into more convenient displays via a dock.
Live edits? What level of videos are you making? If you don't need a desktop, then that's wonderful. I do.
Same reason they removed the headphone socket and dropped down to a single combined USB/charging port.
I guess that way they can sell more dongles.
Funny, my iPhone came with a Dongle. Anyhow, taking umbrage at a tiny little adapter, means that the person should be very thankful that they have reached the zenith of first world problems.
As before, buy that android phone, and be pleased with it. I've used them - they work.
Sure right up until Microsoft decides I have to install updates right before meeting. Sorry Windows 10 is a toy. Its simply not appropriate for real work.
Sigh, some days I'm a real Poe. I was just being sarcastic. Having used both Mac and PC since about forever, I personally wouldn't ever buy a surface.
And you're right about the unstoppable backups. I've seen W10 machines download and install updates over metered connections when they were only on metered connections.
But in most cases, if you need that much RAM, you probably need a desktop with it.
Unless you also need portability. Think being able to not only demo your work to a client (which you can do with pre-rendered files on basically any machine) but also implement requested changes right there during the demo.
I don't know about you, but when I did reviews, I took notes. This is because different people might want different changes and yes - some would want changes to something that another person suggested to change. And of course, the in-office changed video would not match the master on the machine it was made on.
So since ten people might see the rough cut at different times, I did notes and discussed.
But in most cases, if you need that much RAM, you probably need a desktop with it.
Apple doesn't believe people who want to do real work want a desktop which is why they've been relegated to the trash can.
Yeah, those iMac Pros are the power equivalent of the ASUS bottm level Chroomebooks. Seriously though, if you are pleased with Windows offerings, buy them. I have some Windows machines, and aside from update hell, they work. But then again, the Ford versus Chevy in you is strong, so you must represent.
Some people use their laptop for more than just standard office apps. CAD, Video editing, etc. can take a lot of RAM. Granted, these work better on a desktop but you can't take a desktop to a client, etc.
Plus, since the RAM can't be upgraded after purchase it makes sense to get more than you need, just in case.
A Laptop works pretty good for Video editing if you get an external screen, external hard drive, external keyboard..... Oh hell, forgive me, I was wandering off into sarcasm land.
But doing a lot of video editing, I really need as much real estate and multiple screens as I can get. A laptop is a real non starter, I've only used them for review purposes.
A marketing point for most people. Having more RAM simply has to mean it is better, amirite?
But in most cases, if you need that much RAM, you probably need a desktop with it. If you simply want that much in a laptop, there are fine offerings running Windows 10 that should keep a person happy.
Eh, the biggest loss in my mind is still MagSafe... that was a truly useful connector.
I wonder why on earth they discontinued it? Perhaps with all the magnets in new aluminum laptops it became a safety issue? It was an awesome connector.
Wrong tense there, it should say "the main reason I had asked", because previously there was no reason to upgrade. Now I am thinking about it since I can get extra RAM/cores. I mean, it is right there on my first paragraph about the hardware upgrade...
Look, there is no reason that anyone needs to use a Mac. Windows 10 computer are faster, more reliable, and Windows 10 is the best, most error free Operating system ever creates. Get a new Surface, and your problems will vanish.
Sounds like you are doing the right thing. PC's for everyone will eliminate all those terrible problems that plague Mac users. Looks like you dodged a real show stopping bullet there.
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You mean like average impoverished people do for mundane purposes? (of watching crap, browsing web, doing taxes or welfare). While USians are busy wanking off with their Rokus, Raspberrys, subscriptions, Google Cast, Apples, tablets that cast their display, NAS with Plex, on $100 per month Internet and labelling themselves as "cord cutters" who stick it to the Man, there are people who simply have a laptop and their laptop is showing on the 32" 1080p TV (sometimes an old projector on VGA).
Some people use USB 2.0 hard drives. Some people do both. External input too but that may be a game controller to play a few stolen games from the 80s and 90s ; for others it's the logitech style mouse+keyboard with the tiny non-bluetooth wireless dongle.
Wow, amazing how people can turn anything into an anti-US rant. Pssst - that usually means you are the one with the problem.
But to address your rant - there's room at the table for all manner of computers. I have my desktop Mac for video work, I have a nice HP Envy for location work and one program that isn't available yet on MacOS. And right now, I'm posting using a cheap tablet/laptop combo that I don't care if it gets broken or lost. Its all good homie!
No wonder your family has moved away. You sound like a bit of a cunt.
Negative. I am a first class asshole though. Alway know yourself.
And composite video.
Booyea! I'm pissed because Apple doesn't have magnetic core memory. Fucking Hipsters anyhow.
We should add those back as well.
Why Apple pulls this shit is beyond me - All PC laptops still have serial ports, amirite?
And apparently no PC user has ever used an adapter - not one! Only Apple uses adapters.
It's courageous of them to stop selling products for which there is continuing demand.
While Slashdot bitches about them never introducing anything new.
That's great if you don't have family and friends thousands of miles away or across oceans. It's not stupidity that makes many people fly: it's the desire to see their families.
As I told my family members who moved away - I'm not important enough to live near, so you're not important enough to visit. If I show up, I do, but I'm under no obligation. But I won't fly unless it's a private flight chartered by me.
Regardless, you are going to have to decide how much shit you want to put up with. That's how much shit you're going to take. That might include getting your children felt up. Go to Ebaum's world and look up what the TSA is allowed to do. I'd put the link here, but it looks like KP. I'm certainly going to scour my computer tonight.
But you need to see your family. So it's okay.
Can we give these Gerbils wings? They could replace bats in the ecosystem. They would be much cuter than most bats. Bonus points if the wings are ribbed for Gere's pleasure
Give them some Red Bull.
Turnaround is a bit quicker when you can deliver the change on the spot. Sure, you wouldn't design the whole part on a laptop, but why not have the capability to answer "what would it look like if we..." questions in real-time and on-site if it's available?
It probably depends on the workflow. If you have a good way to update master files - maybe. I've had a few nightmare occasions where different people have modified aspects without updating a master file.
It is NOT YOUR information if you take actions to make it 100% public and freely gained. YOU are in public, ANYONE can sit and take notes on your movements and locations. YOU gave that out for free by simply being in public. You do know the difference between public and private, don't you? Seriously - you contend your public, freely observable actions are 100% private property?
I kinda think there is a middle ground. Does the Government need to know when you are taking a shit in the Taco Bell?
No - the Government can put a camera in the toilet bowl and record the turd exiting your asshole. And since it is trash, they can send someone in and retreive it and do tests on it while you watch. Once it exits the butthole and plops into the water - it's theirs.
Is it an invasion of privacy? That toilet is in public. So no.
But while we can strut around with big government dicks on how right that is, it really is a questionable activity.
So okay, the Mall can do this - the government can do this - and if you had a library fine from when you were 18 years old, 40 years ago, they can tow your car, arrest you, and there ya go.
Here's the rub though. I won't be going to any mall that does that because I think its an asshat move. And guess what - I still have the right to do that.
There are things that can be performed that are perfectly legal. Yet not too good for business. And if I pull into a parking space at the mall, and Mall security drives behind me and takes that perfectly legal picture of my license plate - I'm hopping back in the car, and buying on-line. After all Malls are doing really well lately, ands they don't need customers.
We have evolved into a "If you have nothing to hide, you will happily submit to surveillance by your government." state. I can't think of anything I have to hide, but I do have other options if I'm treated like a criminal.
Could be a spec change on their end that you weren't informed of. Shit happens in the real world.
Sure shit happens. Next person you talk to might change the part the first guy had you change - Just sayin - you want a laptop to do the actual work, I want notes taken on mine.
How does that apply to CAD? Generally, if a part is off by a few mm, it's gonna be off be a few mm no matter who you're showing it to and can be adjusted on-site. It's easy to forget that fields other than your own exist, but they do.
Sorry - didn't think that anything off by a few mm would be considered something to show a client.
You can do the external devices. And then when you need to, pick it up and take it to the client meeting to show off your work. Including a quick live edit if necessary. The idea is you don't need a desktop any more, everything is on the laptop. And when you're at home/work you plug it into more convenient displays via a dock.
Live edits? What level of videos are you making? If you don't need a desktop, then that's wonderful. I do.
Same reason they removed the headphone socket and dropped down to a single combined USB/charging port.
I guess that way they can sell more dongles.
Right, because only Apple does that.
Don't harsh their righteous anger, dude!
Same reason they removed the headphone socket and dropped down to a single combined USB/charging port.
I guess that way they can sell more dongles.
Funny, my iPhone came with a Dongle. Anyhow, taking umbrage at a tiny little adapter, means that the person should be very thankful that they have reached the zenith of first world problems.
As before, buy that android phone, and be pleased with it. I've used them - they work.
Can't tell if he is being serious or just trolling. Which, in itself, tells me it is probably successful trolling.
Trolling, I confess.
Get a new Surface, and your problems will vanish.
Sure right up until Microsoft decides I have to install updates right before meeting. Sorry Windows 10 is a toy. Its simply not appropriate for real work.
Sigh, some days I'm a real Poe. I was just being sarcastic. Having used both Mac and PC since about forever, I personally wouldn't ever buy a surface.
And you're right about the unstoppable backups. I've seen W10 machines download and install updates over metered connections when they were only on metered connections.
Look, there is no reason that anyone needs to use a Mac.
tell me how to compile my OSX binaries on windows, please.
Must.... create.... a.... sarcasm..... tag.....
But in most cases, if you need that much RAM, you probably need a desktop with it.
Unless you also need portability. Think being able to not only demo your work to a client (which you can do with pre-rendered files on basically any machine) but also implement requested changes right there during the demo.
I don't know about you, but when I did reviews, I took notes. This is because different people might want different changes and yes - some would want changes to something that another person suggested to change. And of course, the in-office changed video would not match the master on the machine it was made on.
So since ten people might see the rough cut at different times, I did notes and discussed.
But in most cases, if you need that much RAM, you probably need a desktop with it. Apple doesn't believe people who want to do real work want a desktop which is why they've been relegated to the trash can.
Yeah, those iMac Pros are the power equivalent of the ASUS bottm level Chroomebooks. Seriously though, if you are pleased with Windows offerings, buy them. I have some Windows machines, and aside from update hell, they work. But then again, the Ford versus Chevy in you is strong, so you must represent.
And you need 32GB on a laptop?
Some people use their laptop for more than just standard office apps. CAD, Video editing, etc. can take a lot of RAM. Granted, these work better on a desktop but you can't take a desktop to a client, etc.
Plus, since the RAM can't be upgraded after purchase it makes sense to get more than you need, just in case.
A Laptop works pretty good for Video editing if you get an external screen, external hard drive, external keyboard..... Oh hell, forgive me, I was wandering off into sarcasm land.
But doing a lot of video editing, I really need as much real estate and multiple screens as I can get. A laptop is a real non starter, I've only used them for review purposes.
And you need 32GB on a laptop?
A marketing point for most people. Having more RAM simply has to mean it is better, amirite?
But in most cases, if you need that much RAM, you probably need a desktop with it. If you simply want that much in a laptop, there are fine offerings running Windows 10 that should keep a person happy.
Eh, the biggest loss in my mind is still MagSafe... that was a truly useful connector.
I wonder why on earth they discontinued it? Perhaps with all the magnets in new aluminum laptops it became a safety issue? It was an awesome connector.
Wrong tense there, it should say "the main reason I had asked", because previously there was no reason to upgrade. Now I am thinking about it since I can get extra RAM/cores. I mean, it is right there on my first paragraph about the hardware upgrade...
Look, there is no reason that anyone needs to use a Mac. Windows 10 computer are faster, more reliable, and Windows 10 is the best, most error free Operating system ever creates. Get a new Surface, and your problems will vanish.
Sounds like you are doing the right thing. PC's for everyone will eliminate all those terrible problems that plague Mac users. Looks like you dodged a real show stopping bullet there.
As you keep mentioning her, not likely.
Thanks for adding to the conversation.
Point is a lot of the purge is likely from followers created by folks like these https://devumi.com/twitter-fol...
Interesting that the company isn't accepting clients any more around the time Twitter is culling the herd.