I don't know about the older versions of FCP, but I know you can spread out renders with the new version. I'm not sure if Xgrid is something that you could use to parse that amongst machines as well. You could inquire with the ACG at Apple. I know it was originally made for scientific crap, but it might coincide with FCP. Save your money on AE and get Motion when it comes out. Good luck. If you've got any more questions feel free to ask.
I just want to let you know, I'm not a F500 company with jillions of dollars to spend, hence my two cents! I've been running After Effects and FCP using a host of various Macs for offline rendering. It's like a museum of Macs that are able to run OSX and I've been able to do it rather efficiently. I'd love to delve into Maya and perhaps Renderman eventually. I must tell ya that Pixar is completely converting to G5's and OSX for Renderman. I imagine they're getting the family discount, but it says a lot when the world's leading animation studio is going in that direction. I find that I have no problems with the computers. Granted I'd love a fridge rack of XServes for offline rendering, but for the time being my motley cluster is working just fine.
I think once you purchase your song you should be able to listen to it at any time anywhere. I don't believe I have the right to modify the song, sample, sell or give away the music because it simply isn't my work. Trust me I'm only on the artist's side, I could care less what happens to EMI or WB or any of the mega labels that are ruining the music industry. Yes it's always been smarmy and the artists have been screwed since the beginning, but why can't it change?
But here's a question for you... Do you think that by purchasing a song whether via iTMS or on CD that you OWN the song and have legal right to do with it what you choose?
I have no problem with DRM for purchased files. I can share them across my network so they can be played on another computer etc. and I can burn them to CD if I wish. I believe the artist needs to get paid for their work and the RIAA needs to be dissolved. I'm not in favour of the whole illegal downloading thing, my current collection is all taken from my CD collection or iTMS purchases, but I think the RIAA is motivated by greed for themselves and the record companies that they represent. The artist is left out of the loop, because they traditionally get very little for their efforts. I'm in favour of dropping the record company altogether and have the artists release their music themselves. Whether that's via the old method of self promotion to radio stations or by getting in with iTMS or a similar venue. I know these guys work hard for their "art" and should be duely compensated. It's like going to see a show and the band not getting paid. There needs to be a way to rectify this so that those that work get their due, not just a distibuting middle man making 50% of the profit.
iChat works super for Mac. Perhaps Apple will release a Windows version to further expose frustrated M$ users to the quality of free Apple software. I'm not trolling here just suggesting a viable alternative.
Try cashing a check out of your bank network! Try working for any sector of the government where you need security clearance. Try working at a casino! Where does it stop? It's coming that states are going to require DNA samples to get a driver's license. This needs to stop.
For all of you that haven't, please read George Orwell's 1984. This is yet another step towards that type of regime encompassing every aspect of our lives enslaving us like drones and sheep. For every bit of privacy that we give up, we're one more step towards putting on the yoke of opression. It doesn't matter if it's a criminal or as "benign" as getting your driver's license, you should have the right to privacy and freedom from tyranny from your own government
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The B-1 Lancer is NOT a stealth plane. It's design and concept was to be a low level bomber that flew under the radar. I think you were referring to the B-2 Spirit; however, the Spirit doesn't rely on paint.
What are they worried about? Have the advent of Tivo, the DVD-R and the VCR prevented the purchase of the rampant release of entire season's worth of programming on DVD? Are sales that low? I would think that syndicators would be angrier about the DVD's than things like Tivo.
but there are some things that go with this thought. The current structure that the FCC operates under should be disbanded. However there should be a governing body that regulates frequencies etc. Essentially the FCC should operate like InterNIC, and license out broadcast frequencies in each city etc. But as far as regulation of what get broadcasted, no. Leave this to sponsorship and public opinion. Free speech needs reign supreme in this situation.
The problem that I've run across with specs, since the early 90's, is that there's no standard benchmark. Product engineers can make anything spec out well. I've seen some products that spec out super, but when you use them, they sound awful.
The best example would be studio monitors. Time and time again everyone will list their S/N ratio at +95dB, THD +.0005% and a frequency curve as flat as a piece of glass. When you get into a nice listening room and listen to them all from the same source, you notice a HUGE difference.
I know what you want, but the realities are that people don't know what any of that means, nor do most care.
Yes you're semi-alone. I've written several articles and torts here spouting on the demise of audio quality. People are perfectly willing to settle on quality for price and convenience. S/N ratios have disappeared from some "pro" gear as well. If you ask me everything should be A-weighted, if noe high quality solid state Class A wired, and sound extremely pristine. Alas my friend we're not in the age. Live with what you've got and try to get cool toys!
The generation of iPods (soon to be released) will include 802.11g that can act as a wireless remote for iTunes. Apple has always looked for better ways to integrate things for the "digital lifestyle devices." Being able to control your computer via your iPod. Next the TV, then the WORLD!!! j/k
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't iTunes support AAC, AIFF, WAV, MP3 and their new lossless compression format? Also I know you can import WMA files and from what I've been hearing there are plug-ins for OGG Vorbis and I'm sure more on the way.
It seems that you can plug any USB printer into the base station and access from anywhere. I think the point is that it would be a central point location, say downstairs in the kitchen/office so that anyone in the house can print to it. I imagine it being a 802.11g point, you can simply use it to connect to your desktop printer too. But offices with a central common point can just plug it in there.
Since this is a hardware piece that simply transmits and receives, I would say that the multi-room broadcast can simply be written into iTunes or whatever software is written to take advantage of the product. Let's face it, it's a wireless jacknife!
Directly from the Apple page...
Secure Connection
Rest easy -- AirPort Express takes strong measures to prevent unauthorized intrusion into your wireless network. It features a built-in firewall to protect you from gate-crashers from the Internet. It also features password protection and supports powerful encryption technologies including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit WEP encryption.
I thought the Blades used Intel's Xeon processor, at least that's what they advertise on TV. If they do contain G5 processors, can you run OSX on it? And if so why is that not advertised?
Don't get the drool started too early... I've heard speculation about an enterprise server with an 8x8 matrix for G5 processors. I don't know what I'd do with all that power, but I'm sure it'll run the latest incarnation of Office.
Office unfortunately is the STANDARD in office tools. I don't see any Fortune 500 embracing Star Office or Open Office or even Word Perfect. Everyone's using Office and until there are other viably accepted alternatives it will be so.
Apple is fighting the uphill battle of, "But there's no software for Mac." When in reality there isn't a ton of crap to choose from, more or less decent titles. By adopting Office as a proponant for purchasing a Mac they're saying to businesses that you can do everything on a Mac that you're already doing and don't have to learn anything new.
I'm sure Apple would love for there to be something else, but really what is there?
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"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel." -- Patrick Henry
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The problem that I've run across with specs, since the early 90's, is that there's no standard benchmark. Product engineers can make anything spec out well. I've seen some products that spec out super, but when you use them, they sound awful.
The best example would be studio monitors. Time and time again everyone will list their S/N ratio at +95dB, THD +.0005% and a frequency curve as flat as a piece of glass. When you get into a nice listening room and listen to them all from the same source, you notice a HUGE difference.
I know what you want, but the realities are that people don't know what any of that means, nor do most care.
Do you have any rubber walrus protectors?
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Directly from the Apple page... Secure Connection Rest easy -- AirPort Express takes strong measures to prevent unauthorized intrusion into your wireless network. It features a built-in firewall to protect you from gate-crashers from the Internet. It also features password protection and supports powerful encryption technologies including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit WEP encryption.
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Apple is fighting the uphill battle of, "But there's no software for Mac." When in reality there isn't a ton of crap to choose from, more or less decent titles. By adopting Office as a proponant for purchasing a Mac they're saying to businesses that you can do everything on a Mac that you're already doing and don't have to learn anything new.
I'm sure Apple would love for there to be something else, but really what is there?
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