It is quite easy to change that sig. I have done it so you don't know whether I'm sending from my BB or my laptop. The only way you'll know I'm sending from my laptop is if you get an RTF or HTML email from me (which would happen in a reply) because I've changed my sending to be plain text. Stealth mode is what I call it.
True. But what choice did they have doing an announcement. If it were pure hardware, they could have waited to announce the new line. However, they have ISV's to deal with and needed to get them on board. How do you keep all the developers quiet? I think they decided to expend some "political capital" that the iPod/iTunes have given them.
We both know that change happens so fast in this industry that there is no use waiting for something. The more astute people will realize there is no problem continuing to buy PPC Macs, as when they are ready to refresh, the Intel line will have the bugs worked out.
I would not want to be the Rev. A guinea pig for an Intel based Mac, parallel ports of OS X notwithstanding.
If you get a Mac, don't expect to get all free software. Expect to pay for it.
I switched in February to a PB 15" fully loaded. I'll gladly pay for decent software at a decent price. I deal with computers in my job, I have no desire anymore to hack at home. I just want it to work. That is why I run Mac at home now.
I think this switch will work out great for me. I tend to do a hardware refresh every 3 years at home (and was hoping to stretch to 5 years with this PowerBook). So, come Winter 2008 I'll be taking a hard look at the Intel based PowerBooks and if it makes sense to switch (and they aren't a Rev. A platform) I may do a refresh, otherwise I'll stretch it out until there have been at least 1 or 2 more revisions to the PB from the original Intel build.
Your comment on Windows makes some perverse sense, because at a stability level Windows greatest weakness is the plethora of hardware it must support. If they could have a version targeted at one known set of hardware stability wouldn't be an issue. However, that doesn't help all the other issues Windows has.
You have to remember Apple is a business. The question is does it make "business" sense to spend time improving GCC. If the x86 switch is permanent, I would argue no (other than the other replier to this comment's statement on Objective C which would change this to a yes or maybe). The Intel compiler rocks for x86 and works fine, why waste resources on something that isn't core to the business.
Let's see, I got my pimped out PB 15" in Feb. (1.67GHz G4, 2G, 128MB VRAM, 100G HD). I typically keep a machine for 3 years (and was hoping to go 5 with this one), so in early '08 I will be able to survey the landscape and make a decision: is the new PB killer, or can I sit it out for up to 2 more yrs for something more compelling to come along?
This just looks really cool the more I think about it. I still have to run Quicken for Windows under VPC because the Mac version sucks. Will Intuit finally get a parity version for OS X or will I just run it emulated as I do now without the performance hit.
I think this year is a great time to move to the Mac platform. We late adopters of the PPC based Macs get to set out and dive in to the Intel based Macs generally on our time scale. No need for us to buy Rev. A of the Intel PowerBook.
I imagine this transition will take much longer than 2 years as the last PPC based Macs get replaced.
I'd love to know an x86 that comes in the same form factor as the mini with comparable performance. I'm not talking a Shuttle box, but one in the paperback form factor the mini is in. I don't think the mini is absurdly priced at all either.
I'm curious, does SL track RHEL kernel naming. As in are the kernels named the same, so if an app checks for a kernel version and is expecting a given RHEL one, will it pass?
Agreed. Frankly, my company will close the case as soon as we find out you are on an unsupported platform. The second paragraph says it all. If you don't like that, talk to your account team about supporting different versions. I'll be honest with you, though, I seriously doubt they are going to support CENTOS for the reasons in paragraph 2. This CAD tool is critical to your business, but it is your CAD vendor's business. They aren't going to risk their business on some fly-by-night distribution.
I've got call BS on this comment actually. Some vendors require RHEL (I work for one such vendor) because their code is specifically tied to RHEL kernel versions (as in they check it). Further, support for application is generally only going to be applicable on the supported platform (RHEL in this case). While it may work if these free/low-cost versions actually mimic the naming of the RHEL kernel, support is where you'll get nailed.
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Methinks Microsoft has totally lost focus. One of the cover articles in this weeks Computerworld is an article on Microsoft adding virtualization to Longhorn.
What's up with that? The rate they're going they will never get a release of Longhorn out. At some point, you've got to draw a line in the sand and say this is what we're going to release. Then DO it! Save the virtualization for a follow-on release!
I'm so glad I bailed on Wintel a couple of months ago for my personal machine. I've got a 15" PowerBook with Tiger on it (blow me TigerDirect!). I know I have a predictable product release cycle ahead of me. You can't say the same with Windows.
Oh I don't know, how about: design, development, support, etc. Obviously you aren't the target market if you are quibbling over the price per processor. They charge $100K for it. Take it or leave it.
Not to bang on you or anything... but if you need more RAM than 2GB the iMac is not the machine for you. The PowerMac is the machine. The i line is a consumer class machine and is equipped accordingly. That is why I got a PowerBook instead of an iBook. I wanted the GigE, 2GB RAM, and 128MB VRAM.
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It seems like a week doesn't go by where MS is saying this or that WON'T be in Longhorn. Sheesh.
It is quite easy to change that sig. I have done it so you don't know whether I'm sending from my BB or my laptop. The only way you'll know I'm sending from my laptop is if you get an RTF or HTML email from me (which would happen in a reply) because I've changed my sending to be plain text. Stealth mode is what I call it.
I don't care what Dvorak thinks. I gave up on him in the early '90s.
True. But what choice did they have doing an announcement. If it were pure hardware, they could have waited to announce the new line. However, they have ISV's to deal with and needed to get them on board. How do you keep all the developers quiet? I think they decided to expend some "political capital" that the iPod/iTunes have given them.
We both know that change happens so fast in this industry that there is no use waiting for something. The more astute people will realize there is no problem continuing to buy PPC Macs, as when they are ready to refresh, the Intel line will have the bugs worked out.
I would not want to be the Rev. A guinea pig for an Intel based Mac, parallel ports of OS X notwithstanding.
Your comment on Windows makes some perverse sense, because at a stability level Windows greatest weakness is the plethora of hardware it must support. If they could have a version targeted at one known set of hardware stability wouldn't be an issue. However, that doesn't help all the other issues Windows has.
Nice try Troll...
You have to remember Apple is a business. The question is does it make "business" sense to spend time improving GCC. If the x86 switch is permanent, I would argue no (other than the other replier to this comment's statement on Objective C which would change this to a yes or maybe). The Intel compiler rocks for x86 and works fine, why waste resources on something that isn't core to the business.
Perhaps the consumer grade machines will slowly move over to being manufactured/branded by HP (iBook and iMac)...
Let's see, I got my pimped out PB 15" in Feb. (1.67GHz G4, 2G, 128MB VRAM, 100G HD). I typically keep a machine for 3 years (and was hoping to go 5 with this one), so in early '08 I will be able to survey the landscape and make a decision: is the new PB killer, or can I sit it out for up to 2 more yrs for something more compelling to come along?
This just looks really cool the more I think about it. I still have to run Quicken for Windows under VPC because the Mac version sucks. Will Intuit finally get a parity version for OS X or will I just run it emulated as I do now without the performance hit.
I think this year is a great time to move to the Mac platform. We late adopters of the PPC based Macs get to set out and dive in to the Intel based Macs generally on our time scale. No need for us to buy Rev. A of the Intel PowerBook.
I imagine this transition will take much longer than 2 years as the last PPC based Macs get replaced.
True. But you can't blame Apple either for dumping IBM. Same business decision.
And more importantly, you were able to demonstrate to you CEO why he may not want to be held hostage to Microsoft.
My PowerBook 15" was drop shipped from Shanghai, CN where it was manufactured.
ROTFLMAO!!!!! I would mod this funny if I had the points.
I'd love to know an x86 that comes in the same form factor as the mini with comparable performance. I'm not talking a Shuttle box, but one in the paperback form factor the mini is in. I don't think the mini is absurdly priced at all either.
Do you care to explain why every Democrat in the Senate voted for it? Quit bashing Republicans when your own pals are voting the same way.
I have Vonage for my office line. We still have analog for home line. I think Vonage provides all my needs. PBX is overkill.
I'm curious, does SL track RHEL kernel naming. As in are the kernels named the same, so if an app checks for a kernel version and is expecting a given RHEL one, will it pass?
Agreed. Frankly, my company will close the case as soon as we find out you are on an unsupported platform. The second paragraph says it all. If you don't like that, talk to your account team about supporting different versions. I'll be honest with you, though, I seriously doubt they are going to support CENTOS for the reasons in paragraph 2. This CAD tool is critical to your business, but it is your CAD vendor's business. They aren't going to risk their business on some fly-by-night distribution.
I've got call BS on this comment actually. Some vendors require RHEL (I work for one such vendor) because their code is specifically tied to RHEL kernel versions (as in they check it). Further, support for application is generally only going to be applicable on the supported platform (RHEL in this case). While it may work if these free/low-cost versions actually mimic the naming of the RHEL kernel, support is where you'll get nailed.
Methinks Microsoft has totally lost focus. One of the cover articles in this weeks Computerworld is an article on Microsoft adding virtualization to Longhorn.
What's up with that? The rate they're going they will never get a release of Longhorn out. At some point, you've got to draw a line in the sand and say this is what we're going to release. Then DO it! Save the virtualization for a follow-on release!
I'm so glad I bailed on Wintel a couple of months ago for my personal machine. I've got a 15" PowerBook with Tiger on it (blow me TigerDirect!). I know I have a predictable product release cycle ahead of me. You can't say the same with Windows.
No, the price for those headphones should be: priceless. Had you said that, you would probably already be modded +5 Funny.
Oh I don't know, how about: design, development, support, etc. Obviously you aren't the target market if you are quibbling over the price per processor. They charge $100K for it. Take it or leave it.
I beg to differ, but Taiwan IS a country.
Not to bang on you or anything... but if you need more RAM than 2GB the iMac is not the machine for you. The PowerMac is the machine. The i line is a consumer class machine and is equipped accordingly. That is why I got a PowerBook instead of an iBook. I wanted the GigE, 2GB RAM, and 128MB VRAM.