If your workflow consists of creating a photo album and consuming media, it's a very easy experience.
For a professional developer, the workflow is acceptable but inferior to both Windows 7 (respectively the available applications) and Ubuntu./rant
Just to say, I quite like OSX, but it does have usability issues if you're not a naive computer user. And your comment struck me as naive, no offense meant.
As someone who has worked in the IT industry and academia for fourteen years as unix and windows systems, network admin, software developer, and now researcher + phd student in information technology, I suppose I am still a little naive.
I like spaces more than other virtual desktop implementations, I have worked on in the past and there have been many. If you had the interest and took the time, you might discover that you can do many customizations to the way OSX behaves. There are many "hidden" preferences and everything is scriptable. That is if you are not a naive computer user I guess.
The combination of spaces and quicksilver (or launchbar), scripting, and the command line (BSD userland tools) is extremely powerful.
As for Compiz, it was OK when I last used it but not as stable as OSX's expose. I typically run Linux in VMs under OSX for development with it disabled or on the server through command line only so not sure how it has evolved.
There are a large number of things that I hate Apple products for, the desktop environment that does not lend itself to heavy multitasking (from a user perspective),... the poorly organized layout which makes Spotlight the main way to access your files and programs. iAds will go a long way to adding to the annoyance that is the Apple experience.
Bring on the enforced ad watching.
What are you talking about? OSX lends itself wonderfully to multitasking from all perspectives. Expose + Spaces are phenomenal for running multiple applications even supporting multiple desktops to break up tasks which is all well supported by the underlying Unix based OS. Also, what is so hard about accessing files and programs? You have a home directory for your data and an applications directory for programs? If you want something even better, install Quicksilver or Launchbar.
Another extension that some might find useful is SSLPasswdWarning. It evaluates password input fields and pops up a warning whenever they post via non HTTPS.
The Nook is not in the same category as the Kindle. It uses ePub or PDB DRM when you buy from the Barne's & Noble store, but supports side loading content from ePub or PDF. You can purchase content from just about anywhere that uses the standard ePub format with no DRM or with the Adobe DRM. I own one and have had to purchase a few technical books that were not available on B&N.
Also unlike Amazon, the ebooks you buy from B&N will work on many other readers.
I have a Nook and quite happy with it. I pre-ordered and got it before Christmas. There were a few quirks and bugs initially, but they have released two major software updates since its release that fixed most of my annoyances.
And, Fedora's designers have assumed that its users are wiser than the general run of users. 'For example, in earlier versions, ordinary (non-admin) users could install software on Fedora without access to the root password.
Isn't this a little misleading? Fedora 12 (the very latest release) had this capability enabled initially. People complained and the developers changed the policy back. It wasn't enabled in any earlier versions that I'm aware of and only in the current version for what.. a few weeks?
I agree that I don't think it was a good policy to enable by default, but they responded to concerns and tightened the policy. The summary uses a bad example and is misleading.
But more significantly, the OS actually works. Personally, I hate it - I intensely dislike the fact that when you get under the covers, it looks like UN*X but it isn't UN*X in a lot of ways that matter. It's essentially NeXT Step, and I hated that, too.
How is OS X which is certified Unix (http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/unix.html) not Unix?
ls -l/etc/init.d/
How is OS X which is certified Unix (http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/unix.html) not Unix?
ls -l/etc/init.d/
Sounds like your only experience with "UNIX" is Linux.
No, as others have stated, Apple does not push out the Safari 4 beta through the iTunes updates. They push out a Safari 3 update for the Safari that is already installed, but users have to go to the Apple website and explicitly choose to download the Safari 4 beta.
According to the complaint filed by the SEC, they are not seeking any jail time.
They are seeking judgement:
a. enjoining Cuban from engaging in future violations of the antifraud provisions of the federal securities law.
b. ordering Cuban to disgorge, with prejudgement interest, the losses avoided as a result of the actions described
c. ordering Cuban to pay a civil money penalty to pursuaint to Section 21A.... blah blah
But.. no jail time. Martha Stewart received jail time because she was convicted of obstruction of justice / lying to investigators. Not that I don't think jail time is warranted personally..
If a law that makes a particular something illegal is struck down, then it seems logical that that particular something would then become legal.
When the supreme court strikes down a law, it sets a precedent that affects any other similar laws and applies equally to prop 22 in 2000 and to the prior 1977 enactment.
.. and FYI most all Judges can be impeached, which most civilized folks would see as more humane than your solution.
You are very wise and rational. Stringing people up to a tree when you disagree with (and don't understand) their actions is the right way to solve a problem./sarcasm
It is the job of the judiciary to uphold the laws, not the will of the people. That's the job of the legislative branch. It doesn't matter how the law came into existence, whether by referendum or not. It didn't agree with the State of California's constitution so the court struck it down. That's their job, the constitution supersedes any law..
An intelligent recourse, since this seems to concern you so much, would be for the state to pass a constitutional amendment.
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10.6 came out in August 2009, so "at least 4 years old for 10.5" is incorrect and should be "at least 1.5 years old."
Did you try on a 64bit system? The summary wasn't clear, but this should only affect 32bit, x86 systems.
If your workflow consists of creating a photo album and consuming media, it's a very easy experience. For a professional developer, the workflow is acceptable but inferior to both Windows 7 (respectively the available applications) and Ubuntu. /rant
Just to say, I quite like OSX, but it does have usability issues if you're not a naive computer user. And your comment struck me as naive, no offense meant.
As someone who has worked in the IT industry and academia for fourteen years as unix and windows systems, network admin, software developer, and now researcher + phd student in information technology, I suppose I am still a little naive.
I like spaces more than other virtual desktop implementations, I have worked on in the past and there have been many. If you had the interest and took the time, you might discover that you can do many customizations to the way OSX behaves. There are many "hidden" preferences and everything is scriptable. That is if you are not a naive computer user I guess.
The combination of spaces and quicksilver (or launchbar), scripting, and the command line (BSD userland tools) is extremely powerful.
As for Compiz, it was OK when I last used it but not as stable as OSX's expose. I typically run Linux in VMs under OSX for development with it disabled or on the server through command line only so not sure how it has evolved.
There are a large number of things that I hate Apple products for, the desktop environment that does not lend itself to heavy multitasking (from a user perspective), ... the poorly organized layout which makes Spotlight the main way to access your files and programs. iAds will go a long way to adding to the annoyance that is the Apple experience.
Bring on the enforced ad watching.
What are you talking about? OSX lends itself wonderfully to multitasking from all perspectives. Expose + Spaces are phenomenal for running multiple applications even supporting multiple desktops to break up tasks which is all well supported by the underlying Unix based OS. Also, what is so hard about accessing files and programs? You have a home directory for your data and an applications directory for programs? If you want something even better, install Quicksilver or Launchbar.
Another extension that some might find useful is SSLPasswdWarning. It evaluates password input fields and pops up a warning whenever they post via non HTTPS.
The Nook is not in the same category as the Kindle. It uses ePub or PDB DRM when you buy from the Barne's & Noble store, but supports side loading content from ePub or PDF. You can purchase content from just about anywhere that uses the standard ePub format with no DRM or with the Adobe DRM. I own one and have had to purchase a few technical books that were not available on B&N.
Also unlike Amazon, the ebooks you buy from B&N will work on many other readers.
I have a Nook and quite happy with it. I pre-ordered and got it before Christmas. There were a few quirks and bugs initially, but they have released two major software updates since its release that fixed most of my annoyances.
And, Fedora's designers have assumed that its users are wiser than the general run of users. 'For example, in earlier versions, ordinary (non-admin) users could install software on Fedora without access to the root password.
Isn't this a little misleading? Fedora 12 (the very latest release) had this capability enabled initially. People complained and the developers changed the policy back. It wasn't enabled in any earlier versions that I'm aware of and only in the current version for what.. a few weeks?
I agree that I don't think it was a good policy to enable by default, but they responded to concerns and tightened the policy. The summary uses a bad example and is misleading.
On the other hand, we only post passwords over HTTPS which browsers don't cache anyways.
Most all browsers will save form data entered on a page served over SSL just as they do over non-SSL.. ?
I just plagiarized from Tom Lehr.
I think you are doing it wrong.
If you have AT&T in the US, you can enable tethering and MMS without jailbreaking. It is pretty convoluted process, but it works. This isn't Apple's fault though, but AT&T's.
http://www.krillr.com/blog/3DPQHBZ3/i-have-tethering-and-mms-on-my-iphone-and-yes-im-on-att
How is OS X which is certified Unix (http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/unix.html) not Unix?
ls -l /etc/init.d/
How is OS X which is certified Unix (http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/unix.html) not Unix?
ls -l /etc/init.d/
Sounds like your only experience with "UNIX" is Linux.
Mod up, this is definitely one of the most informative and insightful slashdot postings I've ever read.
It's also pronounced "Lah-Tech".
No, as others have stated, Apple does not push out the Safari 4 beta through the iTunes updates. They push out a Safari 3 update for the Safari that is already installed, but users have to go to the Apple website and explicitly choose to download the Safari 4 beta.
Neither do I. Unless I'm posing as you.
Fortunately, the iPhone natively lets you view Word/PPT/Excel documents, even directly from email attachments.
According to the complaint filed by the SEC, they are not seeking any jail time.
They are seeking judgement:
a. enjoining Cuban from engaging in future violations of the antifraud provisions of the federal securities law.
b. ordering Cuban to disgorge, with prejudgement interest, the losses avoided as a result of the actions described
c. ordering Cuban to pay a civil money penalty to pursuaint to Section 21A.... blah blah
But.. no jail time. Martha Stewart received jail time because she was convicted of obstruction of justice / lying to investigators. Not that I don't think jail time is warranted personally..
Wouldn't it be more like buying a pretty little, colorful Scooter with an elderly hamster in a wheel under the hood?
It's really a bit frightening that so many people think the government can dictate what they are allowed to wear.
I guess they have more in common with those countries in the middle east where them terrorists live than they realize.
Without a strong magnetic field, the solar wind will strip away the atmosphere over time. Lighter elements especially, will be stripped away rapidly.
NASA seems to think that over 1/3 of Mars atmosphere was stripped away by solar winds over the years.
Also, Venus is experiencing the same.
If a law that makes a particular something illegal is struck down, then it seems logical that that particular something would then become legal.
When the supreme court strikes down a law, it sets a precedent that affects any other similar laws and applies equally to prop 22 in 2000 and to the prior 1977 enactment.
You are very wise and rational. Stringing people up to a tree when you disagree with (and don't understand) their actions is the right way to solve a problem. /sarcasm
It is the job of the judiciary to uphold the laws, not the will of the people. That's the job of the legislative branch. It doesn't matter how the law came into existence, whether by referendum or not. It didn't agree with the State of California's constitution so the court struck it down. That's their job, the constitution supersedes any law..
An intelligent recourse, since this seems to concern you so much, would be for the state to pass a constitutional amendment.
Yah and their performance is amazing.
Actually, I think caveat venditor is more appropriate, considering your description of paypal.