An interesting thing to note, is that Adobe has a fairly lenient upgrade policy, meaning that you can probably upgrade from an older version of Photoshop (up to four versions earlier) to a full CS package for much less than 2.5 kilobucks.
1. Max the RAM; 768 MB can be found for under US$200.
2. Get a larger, faster hard drive; if swap you must, do it at least on something fast... Don't forget about the OS X install problem (i.e. install Jaguar on a partition smaller than 8 GB on a master disk on the main IDE bus).
3. Get a decent video card. ATI Rage 128 is a minimum (can be found at US$50; Radeons start at $100).
4. Get a G4 processor upgrade (prices start at $200); that should actually be #2: the G4 opens the door to Altivec enhancement, which can be a huge boost toJaguar performance.
Note that, as many people mentioned, if you do all these upgrades, you're basically half-way to the acquisition of a decent new machine (eMac or refurb PowerMac).
Also note that Some software tools, such as TinkerTool, can reduce the level of Aqua eye candy and help impove performance. You can also try to move the swap file on a faster disks.
We have had a similar system in Switzerland for several years now (about ten, maybe a bit less), which is simply called "Cash".
I think it comes more or less standard with all bank cards, and it's free (techincally; maybe the bank charges for it as part of its general services, but the name "Cash" doesn't appear on my invoices.
I've been using extensively for the past year, and while it has some definite advantages, I don't see that replacing paper money for quite a while.
The good side:
- It's fairly easy to use; put it into a Cash-aware ATM (most are), transfer up to CHF 200 (ca. USD 150), and then insert it into a Cash-aware machine, hit "OK" and you've paid.
- No need to have the exact change anymore; very convenient for bus tickets.
The bad side:
- Not many places are Cash-aware: bus ticket machines are, some shops are (newsstands, for example), and that's about it...
- If someone steals my bank card, he or she can empty the card's Cash without any control; but since the amount is, at most, CHF 200 and there is only so many bus tickets one can buy, it's not that big a problem; besides, it works the same with paper money...
- Although quite fast, the system is not instantaneous: transactions can take up to 10-20 seconds; that's fast, except when the bus doesn't wait...
- As far as I know, the different national electronic cash systems are not intercompatible; hence, what works in Switzerland will probably not work with the French "Moneo" or Belgian "Proton".
All things said, it's quite convenient for small purchases and bus tickets, especially the "no exact change necessary" part. but it's still quite limited. Don't expect "Cash"- or "Moneo"-like systems to completely replace your paper-and-nickel money any time soon.
Harvard physicist Gerald Gabrielse said: "Our long experience with these very difficult experiments warns that antihydrogen may not have really been produced."
You know, this reaaly sounds like this guy used to work for a dot-com. He does know his Vaporware Sale Pitch!...
> Good. Now that they are turning on themselves, > they will leave us alone for awhile.
That's quite optimistic: these folks have legal departments large enough to sue half the planet and still find the resources to write EULA that would make Mephisto wince.
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Modeled after Apple's "Proudly going out of business for twenty-five years now.", I give you: "Almost dead for ten years now."
"It would seem far easier and more sensible to avoid making noise in the first place."
Am I the only one paranoid enough to see a future where no one will bother to sound-proof anything because these little buggers will be mass-produced and cheap enough (at least for those who can afford it, of course)?
The rich can currently afford non-polluted water, bio-produced food, clean air -- and now silent environment? Welcome to the third millennium...
Okay, I am probably the only one paranoid enough...
I remember reading an article on Planet Unreal (www.planetunreal.com) about architects using the Unreal engine to create "virtual walkthroughs" for their customers.
Unfortunately, it was something like one year ago (before UT), I have since then lost the URL and PU's search services are down.
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Bill probably means by that that everybody will get crappy, pseudo-chocolate eggs, enclosing even crappier plastic pseudo-toys.
An interesting thing to note, is that Adobe has a fairly lenient upgrade policy, meaning that you can probably upgrade from an older version of Photoshop (up to four versions earlier) to a full CS package for much less than 2.5 kilobucks.
Oh yeah, and what about those Volvo sweatshops?.. ;)
The linked article doesn't help much: which kind of coffee, American or European style? How much in a cup? A bit hard to tell, there.
"That's not a bug, that's a quantum singularity!"
Let me guess: Microsoft, Microsoft and... hmmm more Microsoft?
I'd rather drive a spike through the AT&T logo...
I would *seriously* frown upon anyone who fries my gear or my 'net connection.
1. Max the RAM; 768 MB can be found for under US$200.
2. Get a larger, faster hard drive; if swap you must, do it at least on something fast... Don't forget about the OS X install problem (i.e. install Jaguar on a partition smaller than 8 GB on a master disk on the main IDE bus).
3. Get a decent video card. ATI Rage 128 is a minimum (can be found at US$50; Radeons start at $100).
4. Get a G4 processor upgrade (prices start at $200); that should actually be #2: the G4 opens the door to Altivec enhancement, which can be a huge boost toJaguar performance.
Note that, as many people mentioned, if you do all these upgrades, you're basically half-way to the acquisition of a decent new machine (eMac or refurb PowerMac).
Also note that Some software tools, such as TinkerTool, can reduce the level of Aqua eye candy and help impove performance. You can also try to move the swap file on a faster disks.
Gecko-man is much less cool a name than Spider-man.
Log in.
Cup of coffee.
Browse online forums.
Read witty remark.
C|N>K
Change keyboard. Curse profusely.
I so want to see an "Interpret bad IE code" button or option in Safari...
We have had a similar system in Switzerland for several years now (about ten, maybe a bit less), which is simply called "Cash".
I think it comes more or less standard with all bank cards, and it's free (techincally; maybe the bank charges for it as part of its general services, but the name "Cash" doesn't appear on my invoices.
I've been using extensively for the past year, and while it has some definite advantages, I don't see that replacing paper money for quite a while.
The good side:
- It's fairly easy to use; put it into a Cash-aware ATM (most are), transfer up to CHF 200 (ca. USD 150), and then insert it into a Cash-aware machine, hit "OK" and you've paid.
- No need to have the exact change anymore; very convenient for bus tickets.
The bad side:
- Not many places are Cash-aware: bus ticket machines are, some shops are (newsstands, for example), and that's about it...
- If someone steals my bank card, he or she can empty the card's Cash without any control; but since the amount is, at most, CHF 200 and there is only so many bus tickets one can buy, it's not that big a problem; besides, it works the same with paper money...
- Although quite fast, the system is not instantaneous: transactions can take up to 10-20 seconds; that's fast, except when the bus doesn't wait...
- As far as I know, the different national electronic cash systems are not intercompatible; hence, what works in Switzerland will probably not work with the French "Moneo" or Belgian "Proton".
All things said, it's quite convenient for small purchases and bus tickets, especially the "no exact change necessary" part. but it's still quite limited. Don't expect "Cash"- or "Moneo"-like systems to completely replace your paper-and-nickel money any time soon.
From now on, all your Rammstein and System of a Down files will sound like Britney Spear and Céline Dion.
Oh, and we also took the liberty to replace your pr0n files by 8-bit color Barney clips. Enjoy!
Can you say "Movie iPod?"...
Of course, then comes the issue of watching decent-quality movies on a post-stamp-sized screen.
Probably won't come with 5.1 either...
Thank you for playing.
(Gotta love Macworld Expo...)
> Good. Now that they are turning on themselves,
> they will leave us alone for awhile.
That's quite optimistic: these folks have legal departments large enough to sue half the planet and still find the resources to write EULA that would make Mephisto wince.
Modeled after Apple's "Proudly going out of business for twenty-five years now.", I give you: "Almost dead for ten years now."
A "Munchkin" quote? How much did Steve jackson pay you for that one?.. 8-)
Only 19"? C'mon, Apple...
Strap a 23" Studio Display on one of these babies and watch it, er... topple over?..
Don't worry: there is a law saying that, whatever the capacity, there will be enough data to fill it.
On the Internet, the corollary is "... with pr0n."
How long until someone installs a *nix on it and turns the thing into a web server?
"It would seem far easier and more sensible to avoid making noise in the first place."
Am I the only one paranoid enough to see a future where no one will bother to sound-proof anything because these little buggers will be mass-produced and cheap enough (at least for those who can afford it, of course)?
The rich can currently afford non-polluted water, bio-produced food, clean air -- and now silent environment? Welcome to the third millennium...
Okay, I am probably the only one paranoid enough...
I remember reading an article on Planet Unreal (www.planetunreal.com) about architects using the Unreal engine to create "virtual walkthroughs" for their customers.
Unfortunately, it was something like one year ago (before UT), I have since then lost the URL and PU's search services are down.
Does anybody have the URL?
"Fire in Harmony!" -- Alias