What do you mean? Are they literally.mov files, or does the wrong program and that's the end of it?
If the latter is the case, click on an.mp3 file, hit command-I (or open Apple-I for those of us old timers) and look for the "Open with" drop down menu. Choose iTunes as the program to open it with, and before you are done, click on "change all".
I thought that they should have done that with the new Mortal Kombat (include prior versions of the game), but alas they didn't. For those of you not familiar, there are well over 200 unlockable items in the game that you get from "buying" them with credits earned from doing battle, etc. You can even unlock the box from Mortal Kombat 3 but not the game!
We all know there's enough room on the DVDs for this stuff to start becoming more commonplace.
Talk about a tragedy! Dude, my P4 takes like four seconds to install spyware, where my Mac, won't even let me install it at all!
And does anyone realize that Macs don't even run Windows natively? What's the deal with that? What am I supposed to do with that software that I bought at the checkout line in Walgreens?
I mean benchmarks are cool and all, but let's focus on the important thing here: will it be able to run crippled software made by monopolistic theives who want to take over the world?
You crazy Slashdot people sure know how to blow things out of proportion.
"WITHOUT being asked for a password. Good luck.:)"
No sweat. Since I have access to the machine (per your last exploit) I insert the Mac OS X install disk, reboot from the CD, and select "Reset Password" (paraphrasing here) to change the password for the admin accounts. It might even set the root password if enabled. If root isn't enabled, I boot back into the system I just cracked, enable root, and set the password. Even if you just have an admin password, you can install anything you want anywhere you want, delete files, etc.
I love me some OS X, but let's be real here. If someone knows what they are doing and has the desire, there is at least the possiblity they can get what they want (whatever that may be). It's a different story when they are trying to do it from accross the country, but if someone has physical access to the machine, you're pretty much cooked.
I've been using the nightly builds since about April. I just couldn't wait at 0.7 any longer.
Although I have gotten lucky with many of the builds, they still are crash prone IMHO. There have been many times when I was browsing with six or more tabs open and brought the program down. I know that is a lot of strain, but Safari seems to handle it well most of the time (I did crash it today though).
What I meant by "merge" was merge the talents of the programmers. Why have two different versions of the same program when Camino has been around longer and is further along in development. It just seems like a waste.
I have to agree with the author, Camino would be my choice if it didn't crash so often. It's speedy, and has a Mac like interface. It does have problems with rendering some sites correctly, but for the most part works well.
I too am on the Safari bandwagon. It's almost as fast as Camino, and crashes far less often.
I am particularly interested to hear how Firebird is coming along. It seems to me that Camino and Firebird should be merged together (they do use the same engine, right?) for the "good of the community". Fast, beautiful, standards compliant, and stable? A dream come true!
Well, of the three PowerBooks I've owned (one of which I'm writing this on right now) all had AppleCare, and I only had to send one back (CD-ROM drive crapped out) to Apple. I'm not sure what the current deals are, but I seem to remember CompUSA giving a One Year Warranty on the machines for no additional cost. Since the machine broke within that year, it would have been covered anyway.
Do you travel a lot? Do you move your machine around from one location to the next very often? How long are you going to own the machine for? The more variables come into play, the more the AppleCare will be worth it to you. It is definately not for everyone.
Sweet, that must mean that they are going to lower the prices on CDs, since Apple did the unthinkable and lowered the prices on their laptops (most of them anyway).
More importantly, does this mean the end of the world?
but this is kinda crappy. As someone who is in a legit band who actually plays (lots of) shows, this sure sounds like a bad idea. I don't think my Marshall has an "interface" for this. I especially like this...
"It will also simplify stage and studio setup, substituting low-cost Category 5 cables that can be bought at a local computer store for the thick, expensive analog cables used today."
Yeah, those Cat5 cables are WAY less expensive. LOL! Yeah, if you want to play your guitar six feet or less away from your amp.
This is for suckers. It's almost laughable. Why in the world would you want your guitar to interface with your computer? Recording? Yeah, there's better ways to do that already, believe me.
And I just have to mention again... you need to plug that $2,400 Gibson into something when you are on stage. Otherwise, no one is going to be able to hear you.
Chimera's pretty cool, but I don't like the keyboard navigation. I hate to say it, but I got really used to IE's way (command + arrow keys) and old habits die hard. The browser itself is beautiful however, and I have seriously considered using it as my full time browser in the past. It's almost "there" but it does need a few extra touches. I can't wait for 1.0!
Sounds really great! After reading all of your responses, I'm eagerly awaiting an OS X version. Ok, please an OS X version...please. Oh shit, that's right...someone said Apple's going to die again. (sigh)
The iPod has up to 20 minutes of skip protection. I haven't had any problems while out riding my bike (paved roads, but I live in Michigan so the roads are crappy).
Direct quote from the box:
"Skip protection of up to 20 minutes (yes, minutes)"
I think the best way to get peoples attention on this subject is make it apply to them. For instance, you could try to explain how M$'s Palladium would make it difficult (if not impossible) for other platforms to survive. Without Apple, there would be no iPod, and so on. You brought up stifling innovation, but what we are really talking about is the death of technological innovation (or worse yet, putting it in a few peoples hands).
And why are we going through all of this? Because some record exec. thinks he won't be able to buy his third "summer" home in Malibu. Worse yet, if the Record Industry would have just shut their collective yap and let Napster survive, they probably would have made MORE money than they are now.
Although I'm not sure what the answer is to this problem, I am sure that we need a new way of doing things as far as copyright is concerned. We need sensibility, not knee-jerk responses that could endanger the future of all Americans.
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What do you mean? Are they literally .mov files, or does the wrong program and that's the end of it?
.mp3 file, hit command-I (or open Apple-I for those of us old timers) and look for the "Open with" drop down menu. Choose iTunes as the program to open it with, and before you are done, click on "change all".
If the latter is the case, click on an
Done.
I thought that they should have done that with the new Mortal Kombat (include prior versions of the game), but alas they didn't. For those of you not familiar, there are well over 200 unlockable items in the game that you get from "buying" them with credits earned from doing battle, etc. You can even unlock the box from Mortal Kombat 3 but not the game!
We all know there's enough room on the DVDs for this stuff to start becoming more commonplace.
Talk about a tragedy! Dude, my P4 takes like four seconds to install spyware, where my Mac, won't even let me install it at all!
And does anyone realize that Macs don't even run Windows natively? What's the deal with that? What am I supposed to do with that software that I bought at the checkout line in Walgreens?
I mean benchmarks are cool and all, but let's focus on the important thing here: will it be able to run crippled software made by monopolistic theives who want to take over the world?
You crazy Slashdot people sure know how to blow things out of proportion.
What about: reset-nvram, reset-all? Doesn't that reset Open Firmware?
"WITHOUT being asked for a password. Good luck. :)"
No sweat. Since I have access to the machine (per your last exploit) I insert the Mac OS X install disk, reboot from the CD, and select "Reset Password" (paraphrasing here) to change the password for the admin accounts. It might even set the root password if enabled. If root isn't enabled, I boot back into the system I just cracked, enable root, and set the password. Even if you just have an admin password, you can install anything you want anywhere you want, delete files, etc.
I love me some OS X, but let's be real here. If someone knows what they are doing and has the desire, there is at least the possiblity they can get what they want (whatever that may be). It's a different story when they are trying to do it from accross the country, but if someone has physical access to the machine, you're pretty much cooked.
Just a thought.
I've been using the nightly builds since about April. I just couldn't wait at 0.7 any longer.
Although I have gotten lucky with many of the builds, they still are crash prone IMHO. There have been many times when I was browsing with six or more tabs open and brought the program down. I know that is a lot of strain, but Safari seems to handle it well most of the time (I did crash it today though).
What I meant by "merge" was merge the talents of the programmers. Why have two different versions of the same program when Camino has been around longer and is further along in development. It just seems like a waste.
I have to agree with the author, Camino would be my choice if it didn't crash so often. It's speedy, and has a Mac like interface. It does have problems with rendering some sites correctly, but for the most part works well.
I too am on the Safari bandwagon. It's almost as fast as Camino, and crashes far less often.
I am particularly interested to hear how Firebird is coming along. It seems to me that Camino and Firebird should be merged together (they do use the same engine, right?) for the "good of the community". Fast, beautiful, standards compliant, and stable? A dream come true!
Well, of the three PowerBooks I've owned (one of which I'm writing this on right now) all had AppleCare, and I only had to send one back (CD-ROM drive crapped out) to Apple. I'm not sure what the current deals are, but I seem to remember CompUSA giving a One Year Warranty on the machines for no additional cost. Since the machine broke within that year, it would have been covered anyway.
Do you travel a lot? Do you move your machine around from one location to the next very often? How long are you going to own the machine for? The more variables come into play, the more the AppleCare will be worth it to you. It is definately not for everyone.
Cheers!
Moron.
Sweet, that must mean that they are going to lower the prices on CDs, since Apple did the unthinkable and lowered the prices on their laptops (most of them anyway).
More importantly, does this mean the end of the world?
I'm going back to sleep.
Yeah, but what XBox games can it play?
Oh, never mind.
is good for the michigander. (So they say).
Wow Beliskner, your sig really says it all!
And again, I say:
:)
None of the high, and all of the fuss.
None of the high, and all of the fuss! Think of it: addicted to a whole new breed of drugs that only have down sides.
The MPAA must be REALLY pissed off about all of the sharing of Kangaroo Jack down under. Of course, they will most likely get their way.
*sigh*
but this is kinda crappy. As someone who is in a legit band who actually plays (lots of) shows, this sure sounds like a bad idea. I don't think my Marshall has an "interface" for this. I especially like this...
"It will also simplify stage and studio setup, substituting low-cost Category 5 cables that can be bought at a local computer store for the thick, expensive analog cables used today."
Yeah, those Cat5 cables are WAY less expensive. LOL! Yeah, if you want to play your guitar six feet or less away from your amp.
This is for suckers. It's almost laughable. Why in the world would you want your guitar to interface with your computer? Recording? Yeah, there's better ways to do that already, believe me.
And I just have to mention again... you need to plug that $2,400 Gibson into something when you are on stage. Otherwise, no one is going to be able to hear you.
Now I can put away the sewing machine I was using to stitch myself up a new liver *hiccup*.
Sweet! And the "Matrix" chip that I ordered last week should be here tomarrow.
In other news, I buy all of my Apple hardware the day before a Macworld Expo.
...how did the RIAA know that someone had downloaded 600 songs in a single day? Verizon would know this, but how would the RIAA?
Either way, this is scary stuff. I wonder if the RIAA knows how many songs I have on my external HD?
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Chimera's pretty cool, but I don't like the keyboard navigation. I hate to say it, but I got really used to IE's way (command + arrow keys) and old habits die hard. The browser itself is beautiful however, and I have seriously considered using it as my full time browser in the past. It's almost "there" but it does need a few extra touches. I can't wait for 1.0!
Sounds really great! After reading all of your responses, I'm eagerly awaiting an OS X version. Ok, please an OS X version...please. Oh shit, that's right...someone said Apple's going to die again. (sigh)
The iPod has up to 20 minutes of skip protection. I haven't had any problems while out riding my bike (paved roads, but I live in Michigan so the roads are crappy).
Direct quote from the box:
"Skip protection of up to 20 minutes (yes, minutes)"
I think the best way to get peoples attention on this subject is make it apply to them. For instance, you could try to explain how M$'s Palladium would make it difficult (if not impossible) for other platforms to survive. Without Apple, there would be no iPod, and so on. You brought up stifling innovation, but what we are really talking about is the death of technological innovation (or worse yet, putting it in a few peoples hands).
And why are we going through all of this? Because some record exec. thinks he won't be able to buy his third "summer" home in Malibu. Worse yet, if the Record Industry would have just shut their collective yap and let Napster survive, they probably would have made MORE money than they are now.
Although I'm not sure what the answer is to this problem, I am sure that we need a new way of doing things as far as copyright is concerned. We need sensibility, not knee-jerk responses that could endanger the future of all Americans.