For what it's worth... OS X can connect to NFS shares no problem. In the same dialogue where you'd specify a samba or AFP share, just specify your samba share:
1. Cmd-K or Go->'Connect to Server' in the Finder 2. Type 'nfs://your.server' 3. Press 'Connect' or hit Return.
I actually miss the days when developers' newsletters were fun to read, instead of just occasional e-mail blasts. There are definitely some companies still doing a good job of it, though. I really enjoyed Double Fine's Boot Camp Bulletin, which was the Psychonauts newsletter. (Shameless plug:) The company I work for also does a pretty good job, in my opinion: Telltale Interloper. I think it's largely a case of trying to put a bit of personality behind the company, which is what older printed newsletters used to do. I'd love to see more of it:)
You can try asking around alt.fan.mike-jittlov for DVD copies. There are a couple of versions floating around (based on the LD release) that, while unofficial, are approved (or at least okayed) by Mike Jittlov.
The interesting thing about Discworld is that, to borrow your phrase, it's a meaty bone. To that end, it actually works that there are a billion (actual number may vary) books set in it. It's an amazingly rich setting, with a semi-established history that makes it possible to write interesting novels about just about anything without getting stale, or running out of ideas. So really, unlike Good Omens (which I did like a lot, by the way), the world is more fully explored as you read through all the books.
You can get wired FM modulators that are usually a huge improvement in quality over the wireless ones (although still limited to FM audio quality).
Alternatively, some cars, like mine, come with a factory head unit that supports an external CD changer. Those basically include a couple of control lines, and some line-level audio lines. You can get third part boxes that sit on that cable and pretend to be a changer, whilst actually just accepting a line in from whatever you plug into them. In my case, the head unit think it's playing a CD (Disc 1, Track 11), but the input to the box is actually my iPod. Works beautifully and gives way better quality than any FM solution.
Seems to be going strong, too. My local Costco was sold out of it. All they had left when I got there around 6 were about 4 copies of the fullscreen version. Ended up picking it up from the local Borders, which was also almost sold out. So, it's selling well in Santa Cruz at least:)
It's true. We're using them to drive large displays in a couple of installs we're doing at work. They work great, and they're rock-stable. Plus they look cool in a component heap:)
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That's more or less what's happening in SF: http://sf.meraki.com/
Me? Well, technically I use a G4 iBook, so I could use that Macbook.
Tell me about it. At least there's Transmit :)
...and by 'specify your samba share', of course, I mean 'specify your NFS share'. Go proofreading!
For what it's worth... OS X can connect to NFS shares no problem. In the same dialogue where you'd specify a samba or AFP share, just specify your samba share:
1. Cmd-K or Go->'Connect to Server' in the Finder
2. Type 'nfs://your.server'
3. Press 'Connect' or hit Return.
That's probably why it's filed under 'Editorial'.
15 PS3s, I mean. No Wiis.
Saw a pile of about 15 at best buy last night, being largely ignored.
...and about 1/12 the GDP of the US.
I guess the record industry is suffering a lot more than it lets on, if its losses from allofmp3 were that bad.
^(not a serious statement)
If you haven't tried Armadillo Run, I highly recommend it. Especially if you were ever a fan of The Incredible Machine.
Out of curiosity, did you know that Eric Wolpaw from Old Man Murray helped write Psychonauts?
Small developers are your friend :)
Yeah, Sierra used to rule :)
I actually miss the days when developers' newsletters were fun to read, instead of just occasional e-mail blasts. There are definitely some companies still doing a good job of it, though. I really enjoyed Double Fine's Boot Camp Bulletin, which was the Psychonauts newsletter. (Shameless plug:) The company I work for also does a pretty good job, in my opinion: Telltale Interloper. I think it's largely a case of trying to put a bit of personality behind the company, which is what older printed newsletters used to do. I'd love to see more of it :)
I always liked the chime on my O2 better than the chime on my Mac (which isn't bad, mind you)
You can try asking around alt.fan.mike-jittlov for DVD copies. There are a couple of versions floating around (based on the LD release) that, while unofficial, are approved (or at least okayed) by Mike Jittlov.
http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/quartzextreme / you mean?
Funny, it works great on my Macs.
Well, that's too bad for you, then. Sorry you've lost your sense of humor with age.
The interesting thing about Discworld is that, to borrow your phrase, it's a meaty bone. To that end, it actually works that there are a billion (actual number may vary) books set in it. It's an amazingly rich setting, with a semi-established history that makes it possible to write interesting novels about just about anything without getting stale, or running out of ideas. So really, unlike Good Omens (which I did like a lot, by the way), the world is more fully explored as you read through all the books.
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Anyway, starting points...
Someone at Lspace has helpfull created this chart, which is mostly up to date (minus the newest book):
http://www.lspace.org/books/reading-order-guides/
Personally, I'd suggest Small Gods. It's a favorite of mine, and I think it's pretty representative of the series as a whole, stylewise.
You can get wired FM modulators that are usually a huge improvement in quality over the wireless ones (although still limited to FM audio quality).
Alternatively, some cars, like mine, come with a factory head unit that supports an external CD changer. Those basically include a couple of control lines, and some line-level audio lines. You can get third part boxes that sit on that cable and pretend to be a changer, whilst actually just accepting a line in from whatever you plug into them. In my case, the head unit think it's playing a CD (Disc 1, Track 11), but the input to the box is actually my iPod. Works beautifully and gives way better quality than any FM solution.
"Which is precisely the sort of thing we need to know: Do people want iPods that can be fitted nasally?"
Seems to be going strong, too. My local Costco was sold out of it. All they had left when I got there around 6 were about 4 copies of the fullscreen version. Ended up picking it up from the local Borders, which was also almost sold out. So, it's selling well in Santa Cruz at least :)
It's true. We're using them to drive large displays in a couple of installs we're doing at work. They work great, and they're rock-stable. Plus they look cool in a component heap :)
Aw... I was hoping for official Mirrormask pet rocks :)
Or not.