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  1. Re:lost in the noise on NetBSD 1.6 Released · · Score: 1

    Which version?

    Link please.

  2. Re:lost in the noise on NetBSD 1.6 Released · · Score: 1

    Close but, no cigar.

    xnu (the Darwin kernel) has both the BSD and modified Mach 3.0 compiled into one file and running in the same memory space.

    xnu is a hybrid kernel that keeps some of the advantages of microkernels (easy porting, etc.) but, has some of the advantages of a monolithic kernel (speed, etc.)

    xnu itself is pretty fast but, OS X's display server etc. (high level stuff) aren't as much but, are getting there.

  3. Re:Time for harsher punishments on WA Wins First Case Against Deceptive Spammer · · Score: 1

    Where does it say that?

    I'm not the poster but, don't put words in people's mouths.

  4. Re:Is this even legal on Macs Won't Boot Into Mac OS in 2003 · · Score: 1

    Actually, I owned one of those and upgraded it to a G3 with 72 MB or RAM.

    I don't think you understand.

    By, not being able to boot in anything newer than 8.6 I mean exactly what Apple means here which is that they stopped supporting it under anything newer.

    You *might* be able to get it to work in 9.1 but, it is not a guaranteed thing.

    When I set one of these up running mkLinux I thought of putting 8.1 on it but, lost the CD so, I used 8.6 which is about as stable (need it for the boot loader)

    As the saying goes, don't believe everything you read on the Net.

  5. Re:don't need no stinking enablers... on Macs Won't Boot Into Mac OS in 2003 · · Score: 1

    Actually, Apple has done so in the past. They do it when the overall OS isn't updated much.

  6. Re:had to happen at some point on Macs Won't Boot Into Mac OS in 2003 · · Score: 1
  7. Re:Is this even legal on Macs Won't Boot Into Mac OS in 2003 · · Score: 1

    Not quite.

    8.6 was the last version to run on the NuBus models.

  8. Re:25 Million Mac users stand up and applaud on Intel to Build DRM into Next-Generation CPUs · · Score: 1

    Knowing my fellow Mac user, Nope.

    Most of us CREATE content of one type or another and this would be antithesis to us.

    In other words, it will happen when hell freezes over (on the Mac that is).

  9. Re:25 Million Mac users stand up and applaud on Intel to Build DRM into Next-Generation CPUs · · Score: 1

    If you seriously think Apple will give in you don't know them that well.

    Apple has a history of fighting (especially under Jobs) to the end and usually winning in court.

  10. Re:Not only MS. on Intel to Build DRM into Next-Generation CPUs · · Score: 1

    Yeah and this is illegal. If such a senator gets caught accepting bribes they go to prison.

    The former Mayor of Providence is now in a cell for bribery.

    Mind you if they pull it off as campeign contributions they might get away with it as bribery is hard to prove.

  11. Brother Lasers are Excellent on Printer Makers' Ploys · · Score: 2, Informative

    I've been burned by Epson in the past with regards to their 5700i Laser printer and not updating the Mac driver for OS X.

    After that I resolved to only use PostScript laser printers and my current one is a Brother HL-1650 with an internal printer server installed (with Ethernet jack)

    It is black and white but, lies up to Brother's claims very well.

    My advice is that if you are buying an inject you are buying lot of ink all the time (have yet to replace the toner cartridge in the HL-1650 and I've had it since last March)

    Me, I hate inkjets.

    Now, if you print to Linux using it it should work even though you will need a PPD (it is PostScript Level 3) to use the Duplex unit without using the printer control panel or the web admin tools.

  12. Re:The more things change, the more things stay... on Apple Explains Interface Differences · · Score: 1

    Actually, the point of high resolution monitors is so you can get more actual pixels per visible pixel.

    The time was long overdue when UI elements should have been made bigger.

    This gives more detail to elements on the screen.

    I mean do you have REALLy good eyesight or something? (Mine is pretty poor)

    Still even with excellent eyesight, making the screen elements smaller and smaller due to increased resolution will eventually make things illegible.

  13. Re:Some things are misleading on Apple Explains Interface Differences · · Score: 1

    auto-resize is only used for thing like perforeence panes on MacOS X.

    It is not used in tabbed dialogs.

    Also model dialogs on MacOS X are supposed to be sheets (attached to the Window that spawned it)

    For example, if you are in TextEdit and click the close button a sheet will slide out of the tittle bar of the window and wil be attached to that particular edit window. This does not prevent you from using other Windows in TextEdit.

  14. Re:Mac Newsreader on Apple Explains Interface Differences · · Score: 1

    Throth though if based on YA-Newswatcher code violates the NewsWatcher licence by asking for a fee.

    Try MT-NewsWatcher instead. Also, there is an X version of MT-NewsWatcher (freeware app).

  15. Re:DEN - The Untold Story on .Com Millionaires: Where are they now? · · Score: 1

    I agree with you.

    Basically as I understand it with regards to drugs, Congress passes one (or was it two?) laws concerning certain substances. As of to my knowledge no specific drug was ever mentioned.

    FWIW, California isn't the only state now with such laws. There is at least three other states. All I can say is that the longer it goes on the shackier the Feds ground is to stand on legally.

    Now back on topic, the arrest of our lovely ex-dot-comer was borderline at best however, was within the letter of the law.

  16. Re:DEN - The Untold Story on .Com Millionaires: Where are they now? · · Score: 1

    Tell that to the medical majiuama growers in California who have been arrested by the DEA.

    The Feds have no respect for state law anymore as those growers weren't transporting anything across state lines and weren't violating any state laws.

    Just trying to clear up the the Interstate commerce clause has been abused to death.

  17. Re:Games for MAC? on Open Source Mac Game Programming Competition · · Score: 1

    There is nothing terribly propiety about the nib format.

    The GNUstep project has a converter for nib files if memory serves. Go check out gnustep.org if you doubt me.

    Further, if you want a game to be portable, you write abstration classes in say C++ and then call the Objective-C stuff when compiling on MacOS X. Or you could just use the Java bridge for Cocoa and compile a Mach-o binary from Java code.

    In other words, there is nothing stopping you from making portable code with compilation directives.

  18. Re:Where's the Journaling Filesystem? on Xserve Competes With High-End Unix Servers · · Score: 1

    :sigh:

    Use Hardware RAID for starters. Anyone who is dependent on a filesystem is setting themselves up for disaster (even if it is journalized)

    Apple themselves will be selling an external hardware RAID solution. If you need that now get a third party RAID solution.

    I mean even if you have a journaled filesystem you wouldn't keep the data on the Xserve but, on the RAID box.

  19. Re:Great for techies, what about creatives? on ArsTechnica Posts Mac OS X 10.2 Review · · Score: 1

    You can also use Create from Stone Design.

    Pick whatever Layout program fits your needs.

  20. Re:Fat, Slow and Flawed on ArsTechnica Posts Mac OS X 10.2 Review · · Score: 1

    I don't think so.

    I'm running OS X 10.2 on a Grape iMac DV/400 (that is a slot loading G3 400 for those that don't know) and in my experience the only machines it won't work well on without tinkering is the Old World machines.

    Most of those don't run X anyway except with something like X Post Facto from OWC. The exception being the original iMac and Beige G3s.

    Zoom for me is well worth it although Zoom needs a little polish but, works well.

  21. Re:some thoughts on Mac OS X 10.2 Technote Released · · Score: 2, Informative

    Wanna bet?

    Big cursors do help the low vision impaired, (like me).

    Try standing 200 or 300 feet from your monitor and get back to me.

  22. Re:Apple Training on Using Networked Home Directories with Mac OS X? · · Score: 1

    How about long distance training?

    The problem with Apple's training is you can't often get to it unless you either live nearby or you fly out there.

    Also, could people please caption training videos?

    Thank you

    -Beth

  23. Re:Are you joking? on Review: Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar · · Score: 1

    Already exists.

    From the Apple menu in X:

    Get OS X Software (or soimething like that. I'm not at my OS X box right now)

  24. MS Name conflict with Apple Product on Microsoft Works To Find Its Place In Mac OS X · · Score: 1

    Hmmm

    Microsoft:

    Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac OS X
    Relased: 7/17/2002

    Apple:

    Remote Desktop
    Released: 3/14/2002

    Methinks Microsoft needs to change their product name.

  25. Nothing Wrong with Chedder on pizza on Jaguar Pizza and Other Nerdy Things · · Score: 1

    For those who don't know:

    There is nothing wrong with Cheddar on a pizza as long as the Chedder is mixed with Mozerella or a similar cheese as Chedder won't melt properly elsewise on the pizza.

    I normally put some chidder on my pizza along with the mozzerlla when I make it.