I have no problem running 32-bit editon of Windows 7 on my MacBook. All the drivers installed nicely, using Vista compatibility mode. On 64-bit edition, however, I couldn't install ANY Apple drivers for some reason and I had to reinstall the whole system to 32 bits.
And he's right, kinda. It's the easy but expensive way.
I bought an used CRT iMac for my grandparents for basic web browsing couple of years ago. Last year, when my other grandfather needed a laptop to replace his ten year old PC, I suggested him to buy the cheapest MacBook available. And this week my mom needed a new computer to replace her ancient laptop, I suggested her a MacBook, too. Guess why?
Even they're expensive, they're really the "install and forget" kind of computers, if automatic updates and firewall are configured. I guess I could buy a cheap Acer laptop and install Ubuntu on that, but I just don't have time for troubleshooting all the issues that might arise. And yes I have tried, thank you for asking, installing various versions of Linux to friends or family, but there's always some little glitch that takes just too much time troubleshooting. And trying to tell people that OpenOffice is just as good for home use as Microsoft Office...
Well, if you are using Linux, you could probably use this. And yes, it's just cheaper for the manufacturer to throw the broken modules away instead of replacing the defective RAM chips.
You can get all the options you want, the hardware is practically the same as Apple's, heck, there's also some nice looking computer cases available if you like.
Speaking from an electronics hobbyist's point of view, the standard RS-232 serial port is just so much simpler to use and interface than USB. No drivers required, real plug and play. All I need to interface a microcontoller is a simple level converter chip and some lines of code.
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The NTSB investigation ended with the adoption of their final report on August 23, 2000. In it they concluded that the probable cause of the accident was "an explosion of the center wing fuel tank (CWT), resulting from ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the tank. The source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined with certainty, but, of the sources evaluated by the investigation, the most likely was a short circuit outside of the CWT that allowed excessive voltage to enter it through electrical wiring associated with the fuel quantity indication system.
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Bring back the original v1.0. This sucks. No offense.
Not a softsynth, but how about building a MIDIbox SID from a spare SID chip and some other parts?
I have no problem running 32-bit editon of Windows 7 on my MacBook. All the drivers installed nicely, using Vista compatibility mode. On 64-bit edition, however, I couldn't install ANY Apple drivers for some reason and I had to reinstall the whole system to 32 bits.
And he's right, kinda. It's the easy but expensive way.
I bought an used CRT iMac for my grandparents for basic web browsing couple of years ago. Last year, when my other grandfather needed a laptop to replace his ten year old PC, I suggested him to buy the cheapest MacBook available. And this week my mom needed a new computer to replace her ancient laptop, I suggested her a MacBook, too. Guess why?
Even they're expensive, they're really the "install and forget" kind of computers, if automatic updates and firewall are configured. I guess I could buy a cheap Acer laptop and install Ubuntu on that, but I just don't have time for troubleshooting all the issues that might arise. And yes I have tried, thank you for asking, installing various versions of Linux to friends or family, but there's always some little glitch that takes just too much time troubleshooting. And trying to tell people that OpenOffice is just as good for home use as Microsoft Office...
Just my 2 euro cents.
There's also a 1200k stream available: http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1368163
Well, if you are using Linux, you could probably use this. And yes, it's just cheaper for the manufacturer to throw the broken modules away instead of replacing the defective RAM chips.
What's wrong with a custom-built or beige box PC?
You can get all the options you want, the hardware is practically the same as Apple's, heck, there's also some nice looking computer cases available if you like.
Try cutting the hair to smaller pieces first.
Speaking from an electronics hobbyist's point of view, the standard RS-232 serial port is just so much simpler to use and interface than USB. No drivers required, real plug and play. All I need to interface a microcontoller is a simple level converter chip and some lines of code.
Flight 800?
The NTSB investigation ended with the adoption of their final report on August 23, 2000. In it they concluded that the probable cause of the accident was "an explosion of the center wing fuel tank (CWT), resulting from ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the tank. The source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined with certainty, but, of the sources evaluated by the investigation, the most likely was a short circuit outside of the CWT that allowed excessive voltage to enter it through electrical wiring associated with the fuel quantity indication system.