I've heard that ALAC was easier to decode on embedded devices back when they crafted it. FLAC was too processor-intensive, especially because you could choose different levels of compression that would have inconsistent decoding requirements.
Nope, this happened to both me and a friend of mine. We went in a store and they changed out the SIM because we couldn't get it to activate yesterday and once they did, it was fucked forever and Apple had to replace the phone. My friend is still having trouble getting Apple to believe him that AT&T bricked it.
DONT FOLLOW THIS ADVICE: Adds an anonymous optimist: "The solution? Call AT&T by dialing 611 and talking to an operator to perform a manual activation with your IMEI and SIM card #, works every time!"
It will brick your phone (Apple's servers will reject your phone due to "mismatched SIM" and it will refuse to activate) and you will need to go to an Apple Store for a replacement. I spent all fucking day doing this.
Some of the computers which allow for a refund are older than Mac OS X. Therefore why should a consumer be angry that OS X does not work on their old computer? I can install Windows XP on a VERY old computer, and it will still work, and be slow, but I am not complaining to Microsoft.
The difference between a G3 and a G4 is not that significant (Altivec). So what, consumers are angry about Altivec, a technology that most consumers do not understand? Altivec != fast.
The only lost functionality is the DVD player. Who cares? Use VLC (free, open source) if you are that picky.
This sounds more like a bunch of OS 9 zealots complaining that OS X is not OS 9 and wanting their money back.
This is probably redundant, but I read this a VERY VERY long time ago.
But I guess if enough people don't read anything but Slashdot, it must be new news.
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I've heard that ALAC was easier to decode on embedded devices back when they crafted it. FLAC was too processor-intensive, especially because you could choose different levels of compression that would have inconsistent decoding requirements.
Exactly my sentiments.
Nope, this happened to both me and a friend of mine. We went in a store and they changed out the SIM because we couldn't get it to activate yesterday and once they did, it was fucked forever and Apple had to replace the phone. My friend is still having trouble getting Apple to believe him that AT&T bricked it.
DONT FOLLOW THIS ADVICE: Adds an anonymous optimist: "The solution? Call AT&T by dialing 611 and talking to an operator to perform a manual activation with your IMEI and SIM card #, works every time!" It will brick your phone (Apple's servers will reject your phone due to "mismatched SIM" and it will refuse to activate) and you will need to go to an Apple Store for a replacement. I spent all fucking day doing this.
Hah. It feels like I'm the only other person who noticed the goatse. I guess we're all used to it now.
The earliest you could have seen it is February 2005, because I remember when my uncle finished it.
No joke. His previous company was called Fred and Ted Entertainment, which made similar videos that can be found at http://www.fredandted.com
Their whole skit about "Ambulatory Mortosis" is one of their funniest.
http://www.fredandted.com/Mortosis/index.html
Congrats, Fred. You made Slashdot's front page. Now let's see if your servers can take the slashdotting...
Some of the computers which allow for a refund are older than Mac OS X. Therefore why should a consumer be angry that OS X does not work on their old computer? I can install Windows XP on a VERY old computer, and it will still work, and be slow, but I am not complaining to Microsoft.
The difference between a G3 and a G4 is not that significant (Altivec). So what, consumers are angry about Altivec, a technology that most consumers do not understand? Altivec != fast.
The only lost functionality is the DVD player. Who cares? Use VLC (free, open source) if you are that picky.
This sounds more like a bunch of OS 9 zealots complaining that OS X is not OS 9 and wanting their money back.
This is probably redundant, but I read this a VERY VERY long time ago. But I guess if enough people don't read anything but Slashdot, it must be new news.
I still have my Glider Pro CD
/me cries
Brings back memories
Yeah, except... I hear it will be 'optimized' for nVidia hardware. I certainly hope not.
Well, the X-Box can run at a very low resolution and with lower resolution textures, so you probably wouldn't notice any slowness.
I thought it was agreed to not post software updates? ;-)