The Dual G4 533 is only $300 more than a single G4 533.
What I don't get is that it appears these test were run on with only one of two CPU's working, and little if any optimization for the G4's AltiVec unit.
? That isn't exactly a fair test of the state of the Mac processors, is it?
FireWire Jaz Drives? You're kidding, right? All IEEE 1394 drives are hot swappable. For the same money as a Jaz drive you can get a 10 gig Pocket drive. If you want something you can just give away, burn a CD (and it's less fragile than a Jaz drive).
I got a 20 gig FireWire portable the size of 2 packs of cigarettes. I put 12 gigs of MP3's on it so I never have to haul around my CD's anymore to freelance jobs, and I still have room for 7 gigs of Photoshop files.
FireWire is RIP iomega. Good riddance.
Next hardware used to run on Intel hardware. Do you seriously think they would make as strategic an error as removing that capability? Absurd. It may require some optimization to get up to speed on Intel or AMD, but won't run? Not likely.
You don't have to quit from the file menu.
Command+Q will quit any active program you are running.
Command+Option+Escape brings up the list of running programs and allows you to choose which to force quit.
It really doesn't look like this deal leaves anything for TDFX shareholders other than the sucked dry husk of a company. TDFX is selling their IP, the Gigapixel IP, all their chips and finished board stock, and dropping the Multitexturing lawsuit against nVidia that was apparently going quite well, and in exchange nVidia gives a pittance that will basically be used for expenses related to burying TDFX.
I have nothing against nVidia, and it's a great deal for them, but from the perspective of TDFX shareholders it is a complete screwjob.
Further, since all IP goes to nVidia, but 3dfx is left supporting all existing 3dfx based clients, I don't see how 3dfx will be able to write drivers for either OSX or Linux. The open source community now has a snowball's chance to see any of that promising HSR code integrated into drivers, and any Mac user who bought a V5 has a completely obsolete $300 card with only about 6 months of use.
This may be great news for nVidia, but for TDFX shareholders and open source gamers it isn't so great., at least as far as I can make it out.
Have you tried your two remaining CPU's with OS9? According to a post to XLR8yourmac.com, OS9 reinvigorates the old MPU boxes. I would be curious how the G3 compares to your two 604's. It might tell us something interesting about Apple's MPU designs... Ashby
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The Dual G4 533 is only $300 more than a single G4 533. What I don't get is that it appears these test were run on with only one of two CPU's working, and little if any optimization for the G4's AltiVec unit. ? That isn't exactly a fair test of the state of the Mac processors, is it?
FireWire Jaz Drives? You're kidding, right? All IEEE 1394 drives are hot swappable. For the same money as a Jaz drive you can get a 10 gig Pocket drive. If you want something you can just give away, burn a CD (and it's less fragile than a Jaz drive). I got a 20 gig FireWire portable the size of 2 packs of cigarettes. I put 12 gigs of MP3's on it so I never have to haul around my CD's anymore to freelance jobs, and I still have room for 7 gigs of Photoshop files. FireWire is RIP iomega. Good riddance.
Next hardware used to run on Intel hardware. Do you seriously think they would make as strategic an error as removing that capability? Absurd. It may require some optimization to get up to speed on Intel or AMD, but won't run? Not likely.
You don't have to quit from the file menu. Command+Q will quit any active program you are running. Command+Option+Escape brings up the list of running programs and allows you to choose which to force quit.
It really doesn't look like this deal leaves anything for TDFX shareholders other than the sucked dry husk of a company. TDFX is selling their IP, the Gigapixel IP, all their chips and finished board stock, and dropping the Multitexturing lawsuit against nVidia that was apparently going quite well, and in exchange nVidia gives a pittance that will basically be used for expenses related to burying TDFX. I have nothing against nVidia, and it's a great deal for them, but from the perspective of TDFX shareholders it is a complete screwjob. Further, since all IP goes to nVidia, but 3dfx is left supporting all existing 3dfx based clients, I don't see how 3dfx will be able to write drivers for either OSX or Linux. The open source community now has a snowball's chance to see any of that promising HSR code integrated into drivers, and any Mac user who bought a V5 has a completely obsolete $300 card with only about 6 months of use. This may be great news for nVidia, but for TDFX shareholders and open source gamers it isn't so great., at least as far as I can make it out.
Dude, get a life.
Have you tried your two remaining CPU's with OS9? According to a post to XLR8yourmac.com, OS9 reinvigorates the old MPU boxes. I would be curious how the G3 compares to your two 604's. It might tell us something interesting about Apple's MPU designs... Ashby