I have a Mac mini. It's set up as a server, but can also function as a back-up computer in case my laptop is stolen or broken. Mac OS X Server is easier to use if you're already familiar with Macs, techie or not.
Most small business don't have back-up power generators, either. Most can handle risking the odd few days off-line, especially when you take into account that an enterprise server requires IT staff to manage it -- that's a huge expense that many people just can't afford. A Mac mini and a few external NAS, RAID, or plain storage drives and some basic back-up plans are a realistic and practical solution for a lot of people.
Plenty of web developers who use Macs. Plenty of people who want a server but don't require dedicated hardware like the Xserve. Besides, Apple still make servers — check out the Mac mini page.
People thought cellphones we only for yuppies a while ago. After all, what use is a mobile phone except for some emergency when you can't get to a phone box etc?
Not that your average Slashdotter has any respect for graphic design, but white space is an important element in a layout. Perhaps the space could be used better, but in general, I think it's an improvement.
Slashdot doesn't use iFrames to keep the sidebar and menu static. It uses CSS. The advantage is that the sidebar is always there, you never have to scroll up to view it.
I prefer the new reply system. It means I don't have to open a new page to comment and keep my place in the discussion, but I understand the dislike of relying on AJAX too much. I'm always logged in, too.
The increased white space makes it look much cleaner and easier to read. And who cares if the static sidebar reminds some geeks of iFrames? It's not an iFrame, it just has some of the benefits of one.
Slashdotters wouldn't know an improved design if it stared them right in the face.
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I have a Mac mini. It's set up as a server, but can also function as a back-up computer in case my laptop is stolen or broken. Mac OS X Server is easier to use if you're already familiar with Macs, techie or not.
They won't because small companies do not.
Good argument there...
Since when?
When they consider other features more important?
Most small business don't have back-up power generators, either. Most can handle risking the odd few days off-line, especially when you take into account that an enterprise server requires IT staff to manage it -- that's a huge expense that many people just can't afford. A Mac mini and a few external NAS, RAID, or plain storage drives and some basic back-up plans are a realistic and practical solution for a lot of people.
Since when has the 13" MacBook Pro ever been for people who are serious about GPU performance?
How do you know they won't have real backups? Time Machine and Mobile Me are better solutions than RAID, according to your own criteria.
Obviously, if your server is mission critical, a Mac mini isn't the best choice.
You can have more than one Time Machine drive, IIRC.
If your home desktop has RAID, you are probably a nerd incapable of thinking like a normal person ;)
Why? Time Machine works well, and if the first Mac mini packs up, you and restore on install to the second one.
You're talking about enterprise grade servers. Why on earth does a small office need redundant PSUs and RAID?
Plenty of web developers who use Macs. Plenty of people who want a server but don't require dedicated hardware like the Xserve. Besides, Apple still make servers — check out the Mac mini page.
If you fly an aircraft, a joystick is probably more useful than a hardware qwerty keyboard.
What is it with geeks and their fascination with hardware keyboards as the most purposeful input method?
So real work on a computer means complicated work?
A touchscreen netbook? Sounds like a pain in the ass to use.
Why would you want to carry around two netbooks?
The possibility for productivity exists on my iPad. Maybe yours is defective?
A tablet is also a data input device. Not sure why people think otherwise.
People thought cellphones we only for yuppies a while ago. After all, what use is a mobile phone except for some emergency when you can't get to a phone box etc?
Yeah, doctors don't do real work, only programmers do, right?
Not that your average Slashdotter has any respect for graphic design, but white space is an important element in a layout. Perhaps the space could be used better, but in general, I think it's an improvement.
Slashdot doesn't use iFrames to keep the sidebar and menu static. It uses CSS. The advantage is that the sidebar is always there, you never have to scroll up to view it.
I prefer the new reply system. It means I don't have to open a new page to comment and keep my place in the discussion, but I understand the dislike of relying on AJAX too much. I'm always logged in, too.
Perhaps it's time to make use of your screen's brightness controls?
Looking at a completely white screen shouldn't blind you.
The increased white space makes it look much cleaner and easier to read. And who cares if the static sidebar reminds some geeks of iFrames? It's not an iFrame, it just has some of the benefits of one.
Slashdotters wouldn't know an improved design if it stared them right in the face.
Choice isn't measured by the number of things you want or by the illusion of choice Steve gives you.
To me, it sure is measured by the number of things I want. Otherwise, why would I care how much choice there is?
For you it appears to have less choice, for me it has more.