If money were no object, that's what my setup would consist of.
A dual G5 and a 30" cinema display (2560 x 1600 resolution!). The apple pro keyboard is sufficient but I would upgrade to a laser mouse of some sort (Maybe one of the new 5 button bluetooth intelli laser mice...)
Between OSX and Virtual PC you can test your code in both Windows and OSX. OSX also has x11 if you need it. You mention PHP so I'm guessing you're doing a lot of web development... with this setup you can test every browser Apache AND IIS, Windows AND *nix.
I'd buy a license of Zend Studio for PHP development as well as a copy of BBedit (I use both, BBedit has some indispensable features).
As for the physical environment, you can't go wrong with one of these: http://www.sittingmachine.com/
Pretty much the most comfortable desk chair ever.
Uh, maybe you don't know wtf you're talking about.
Apple most certainly is not moving away from the one button mouse. Just because they sell a multi-button mouse doesn't mean they're "moving away" from single button mice. All macs continue to ship with the single button mouse by default.
This forces developers to *think* before burying commands in context menus and consequently, OSX Applications tend to have thought through UIs that are easier to use.
I just bought a nano... and after reading this article realized that it's NOT going to be compatible with my $400 burton iPod Jacket. (it uses the remote jack for the controls)
It uses the same exact dock connector as the rest of the iPods so that it can maintain compatibility with the gazillion iPod accessories that already exist.
Considering this, Firewire compatibility is a sure bet (you don't need the dock itself, just the iPod Firewire cable).
Where I'm from, basic phone service + dial up account is more expensive than broadband + voip.
The problem is that broadband (and cable) flat out isn't available our street and Time Warner expects us to foot the $23,000 bill to have it installed. Even if I did have 20k laying around, the minute I paid to have cable run up the street, they would turn around and sell service to my neighbors.
It's this sort of thing that I have the biggest problem with.
Why is it a big deal when libraries close down? How about when schools close, or get merged?
There is more on the internet than just porn you know...
The idea is that internet is a powerful learning tool and should be available to everyone. The availability of such tool will foster learning and advancement of society.
How long before places like iTMS become the main source for distribution? The record companies should be getting nervous... once upon a time both artists and listeners needed them for distribution. Now they're useless.
Today: To run OSX, you need to buy a Mac from Apple.
Tomorrow: To run OSX, you need to buy a Mac from Apple.
I don't understand what all of the excitement surrounding these rumors of Apple including DRM technology on the Macintels is about. It's pretty obvious that if they do include DRM on future Macs it will be to prevent people from running OSX on non Apple hardware. It's no different than today - for whatever technological reason, you need a Mac to run OSX.
It seems to me that Apple wants to maintain the Macintosh experience - they're switching to "generic" (ie, more popular) processors so they need a new method to enforce their rules.
Don't get me wrong, I am as much against DRM as the next slashdotter, but DRM has it's place. In this case I don't see it as a swat against my fair use rights (the way DRM on purchased music is).
"Thanks to a smooth top shell with touch-sensitive technology beneath, Mighty Mouse allows you to right click without a right button. Capacitive sensors under Mighty Mouse's seamless top shell detect where your fingers are and predict your clicking intentions, so you don't need two buttons -- just two fingers."
What about 24 bit PNG support?
I'm not a member of MSDN but maybe I should become one so I can also send them feedback - or would I be wasting my time?
The value in being able to predict the future is in being able to see unexpected events. It's very easy to say "I'll be at work next tuesday " and impossible to say "I'm going to win the lottery next monday, so I'll quit now".
From one of the developers, originally posted on clubtouareg.com
"The software architecture is totally object-oriented. We're using Objective-C and Cocoa to write all custom software to parse the serial datastreams, process the information, and monitor the whole process.
We have total tie-in to Touareg's CANbus and came up with algorithms to reverse-engineer the header codes. For example, we can plot in real-time (up to 100Hz) the independent rotation rate of each wheel and compare it the axle rotation rate and the GPS datastream (10 cm accuracy updated at 10Hz).
The computers are task dedicated pre-processing machines which talk to each other using a wired network (race rules prohibit any kind of wireless - to prevent any remote control "cheating"). The computers are called Navigator, Tactician, and Driver.
For debugging purposes we have a wireless router that sends all that information to our chase vehicle ('Lisa'). All that information, plus an "e-stop" switch is displayed on our custom"Dashboard" app.
What makes you say that browsing a windows network doesn't work well on a mac? I find that it works better with OSX than it does with windows...
I click Network in the Finder, then select the domain I want. Then I double click on the machine I want to connect to. All of my passwords are stored in my keychain so the share just mounts.
I can't count how many times I've gotten the "could not map drive because of conflicting credentials" error message in windows...
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If money were no object, that's what my setup would consist of. A dual G5 and a 30" cinema display (2560 x 1600 resolution!). The apple pro keyboard is sufficient but I would upgrade to a laser mouse of some sort (Maybe one of the new 5 button bluetooth intelli laser mice...) Between OSX and Virtual PC you can test your code in both Windows and OSX. OSX also has x11 if you need it. You mention PHP so I'm guessing you're doing a lot of web development... with this setup you can test every browser Apache AND IIS, Windows AND *nix. I'd buy a license of Zend Studio for PHP development as well as a copy of BBedit (I use both, BBedit has some indispensable features). As for the physical environment, you can't go wrong with one of these: http://www.sittingmachine.com/ Pretty much the most comfortable desk chair ever.
Quick... mod the parent down for being a spoil sport!
Uh, maybe you don't know wtf you're talking about.
Apple most certainly is not moving away from the one button mouse. Just because they sell a multi-button mouse doesn't mean they're "moving away" from single button mice. All macs continue to ship with the single button mouse by default.
This forces developers to *think* before burying commands in context menus and consequently, OSX Applications tend to have thought through UIs that are easier to use.
That's exactly why I bought a set of those Bose noise canceling headphones. I can hear my music perfectly in most environments at only 1/4 volume.
Maybe thats the real reason they made a black nano
Maybe the should follow Apple and take developer's right mouse button away.
Seriously. It's utterly amazing how unnecessarily complicated MS Office is.
I just bought a nano... and after reading this article realized that it's NOT going to be compatible with my $400 burton iPod Jacket. (it uses the remote jack for the controls)
Arghh...
And if you're not so inclined, you can simply cut, strip, and tape the wires - not as nice as soldering, but any monkey can do it.
Do you honestly think Apple would sell a device with a connector that plugs into their own proprietary firewire / dock cable and have it not work?
Yeah... didn't think so.
It uses the same exact dock connector as the rest of the iPods so that it can maintain compatibility with the gazillion iPod accessories that already exist. Considering this, Firewire compatibility is a sure bet (you don't need the dock itself, just the iPod Firewire cable).
Or how about "Built on NT Technology" right in the win2k startup screen.
Where I'm from, basic phone service + dial up account is more expensive than broadband + voip.
The problem is that broadband (and cable) flat out isn't available our street and Time Warner expects us to foot the $23,000 bill to have it installed. Even if I did have 20k laying around, the minute I paid to have cable run up the street, they would turn around and sell service to my neighbors.
It's this sort of thing that I have the biggest problem with.
Why is it a big deal when libraries close down? How about when schools close, or get merged?
There is more on the internet than just porn you know...
The idea is that internet is a powerful learning tool and should be available to everyone. The availability of such tool will foster learning and advancement of society.
I usually only piss myself over new apple products...
> people lose around 1.5% of their bone mass per month
Reminds me of my favorite far side: The boneless chicken ranch
How long before places like iTMS become the main source for distribution? The record companies should be getting nervous... once upon a time both artists and listeners needed them for distribution. Now they're useless.
"Web development, especially when doing something like this, is no less expensive,"
I doubt this, especially when you take maintenance into consideration.
It seems as though someone agrees with me.
Today: To run OSX, you need to buy a Mac from Apple.
Tomorrow: To run OSX, you need to buy a Mac from Apple.
I don't understand what all of the excitement surrounding these rumors of Apple including DRM technology on the Macintels is about. It's pretty obvious that if they do include DRM on future Macs it will be to prevent people from running OSX on non Apple hardware. It's no different than today - for whatever technological reason, you need a Mac to run OSX.
It seems to me that Apple wants to maintain the Macintosh experience - they're switching to "generic" (ie, more popular) processors so they need a new method to enforce their rules.
Don't get me wrong, I am as much against DRM as the next slashdotter, but DRM has it's place. In this case I don't see it as a swat against my fair use rights (the way DRM on purchased music is).
It is touch sensitive.
From Apple's site:
"Thanks to a smooth top shell with touch-sensitive technology beneath, Mighty Mouse allows you to right click without a right button. Capacitive sensors under Mighty Mouse's seamless top shell detect where your fingers are and predict your clicking intentions, so you don't need two buttons -- just two fingers."
What about 24 bit PNG support? I'm not a member of MSDN but maybe I should become one so I can also send them feedback - or would I be wasting my time?
The value in being able to predict the future is in being able to see unexpected events. It's very easy to say "I'll be at work next tuesday " and impossible to say "I'm going to win the lottery next monday, so I'll quit now".
"The software architecture is totally object-oriented. We're using Objective-C and Cocoa to write all custom software to parse the serial datastreams, process the information, and monitor the whole process.
We have total tie-in to Touareg's CANbus and came up with algorithms to reverse-engineer the header codes. For example, we can plot in real-time (up to 100Hz) the independent rotation rate of each wheel and compare it the axle rotation rate and the GPS datastream (10 cm accuracy updated at 10Hz).
The computers are task dedicated pre-processing machines which talk to each other using a wired network (race rules prohibit any kind of wireless - to prevent any remote control "cheating"). The computers are called Navigator, Tactician, and Driver.
For debugging purposes we have a wireless router that sends all that information to our chase vehicle ('Lisa'). All that information, plus an "e-stop" switch is displayed on our custom"Dashboard" app.
Lots of fun stuff. "
Have you submitted this to apple's feedback site? Is there anything about it in the knowledge base?
I used to have problems with network browsing, but that was several years ago. Both Panther and Tiger have worked flawless for me.
What makes you say that browsing a windows network doesn't work well on a mac? I find that it works better with OSX than it does with windows...
I click Network in the Finder, then select the domain I want. Then I double click on the machine I want to connect to. All of my passwords are stored in my keychain so the share just mounts.
I can't count how many times I've gotten the "could not map drive because of conflicting credentials" error message in windows...