It's *only* the iPod minis (and the Shuffle, which is USB-only anyway) that omit the firewire cable. All of the "regular" iPods, including the 20 gig model and both varieties of iPod photo, still come with firewire.
Last time I checked, the Slim device did not play AAC files (only MP3). Of course, since the HomePod will not play DRM'd AAC files (Apple Music Store, anyone), this doesn't make much difference.
Personally, after I get my G5 (so close, so close!) I plan to simply run an optical audio cable from the Mac to my receiver. Of course, my computer and stereo are in the same room, so this is not an option for everyone.
That's interesting. Next time you're at Target or Best Buy, check out the Philips DVD 727, which is available for about $80. It's a nice progressive scan single disc player, which, incidentally, can be made region free by inputting a simple code using the remote control (widely available on the Internet).
It even converts PAL signals for display on NTSC televisions. Now I can get my Spooks fix without watching the heavily edited A&E version.
Well, I'm not affiliated with either VA Tech or with Apple, but I heard it from someone who has reason to know. Take that for what it's worth... sorry to be cryptic.
I would imagine that this will be discussed when Varadarajan speaks on the 28th.
They are not running Panther, but they will be, hopefully soon.
The reason they are using G5 towers instead of Xserves is not price or perfomance, but reusability. VA Tech has a huge lab of macs (mostly FP iMacs and older G4 towers). As the cluster machines age, they can be swapped out with newer hardware, and the G5s can then make excellent lab workstations for students.
You CAN flash your Linksys firmware from a Mac. OK, I'll admit that Linksys doesn't explicitely support macs, but AFAIK their products are platform agnostic. All you need to configure your Linksys box is a web browser, and if you can't get that to work it's not really Linksys' problem.
Linksys has a link on their web page to a TFTP client for the Mac to do firmware upgrades (assuming you even need one--I didn't). They also post instructions on how to do it.
I think Linksys makes quality, well-priced products. I've used my Linksys cable/DSL router for almost nine months and have been very happy with it... and I own a Mac. Note the period.
Actually, what IBM did was to make the corporate decision that protracting the litigation for as long as possible would enable them to continue their anti-competitive practices. They calculated that they would make more money by perpetuating the status quo than they would spend in legal fees.
IIRC, though, eventually IBM did go under a consent decree of some sort.
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It's *only* the iPod minis (and the Shuffle, which is USB-only anyway) that omit the firewire cable. All of the "regular" iPods, including the 20 gig model and both varieties of iPod photo, still come with firewire.
http://www.apple.com/ipod/specs.html/
Last time I checked, the Slim device did not play AAC files (only MP3). Of course, since the HomePod will not play DRM'd AAC files (Apple Music Store, anyone), this doesn't make much difference.
Personally, after I get my G5 (so close, so close!) I plan to simply run an optical audio cable from the Mac to my receiver. Of course, my computer and stereo are in the same room, so this is not an option for everyone.
That's interesting. Next time you're at Target or Best Buy, check out the Philips DVD 727, which is available for about $80. It's a nice progressive scan single disc player, which, incidentally, can be made region free by inputting a simple code using the remote control (widely available on the Internet).
It even converts PAL signals for display on NTSC televisions. Now I can get my Spooks fix without watching the heavily edited A&E version.
Well, I'm not affiliated with either VA Tech or with Apple, but I heard it from someone who has reason to know. Take that for what it's worth... sorry to be cryptic.
I would imagine that this will be discussed when Varadarajan speaks on the 28th.
They are not running Panther, but they will be, hopefully soon.
The reason they are using G5 towers instead of Xserves is not price or perfomance, but reusability. VA Tech has a huge lab of macs (mostly FP iMacs and older G4 towers). As the cluster machines age, they can be swapped out with newer hardware, and the G5s can then make excellent lab workstations for students.
Very smart thinking by VA Tech, IMHO.
You CAN flash your Linksys firmware from a Mac. OK, I'll admit that Linksys doesn't explicitely support macs, but AFAIK their products are platform agnostic. All you need to configure your Linksys box is a web browser, and if you can't get that to work it's not really Linksys' problem.
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Linksys has a link on their web page to a TFTP client for the Mac to do firmware upgrades (assuming you even need one--I didn't). They also post instructions on how to do it.
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?gri
I think Linksys makes quality, well-priced products. I've used my Linksys cable/DSL router for almost nine months and have been very happy with it... and I own a Mac. Note the period.
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Actually, what IBM did was to make the corporate decision that protracting the litigation for as long as possible would enable them to continue their anti-competitive practices. They calculated that they would make more money by perpetuating the status quo than they would spend in legal fees.
IIRC, though, eventually IBM did go under a consent decree of some sort.