I'm going to keep buying Mac for one simple reason: it works much better than Windows.
They could put a dwarf with two hampsters running on wheels in there, as long as it works AT LEAST as well as it does now, I'm going to keep buying it.
Windows is not an option for me. It's that simple. Linux may be at one point, but not right now. I've used Red Hat once or twice for school, but I can't say I liked it as much as I like OS X. That's not to say that OS X is an all-around better OS, but I just happen to like it more. Maybe that'll change, maybe it won't, whatever. In the meantime, I'm sticking with Mac until they close their doors, which won't be happening soon. I'm reading more and more about the virtues of the platform-maybe that's because I'm on it and before I was on Windows, or maybe we're coming into the next phase of a cycle.
And something I've been wondering: why would you want to install Windows on a Mac? Simply because it's on different hardware doesn't mean it's going to work better. Maybe some driver issues may be solved, but in the end you will still have to worry about viruses and most-if not all-of the other headaches Windows causes. If Windows can be run natively on a Mac (and they have stated repeatedly that they "will do nothing to stop someone from installing Windows"), then it's basically the difference between running Windows on an HP or a Dell, or an Alienware, or a ThinkPad, etc.
I too have read that PPC chips cost much less than current Intel offerings, but it has also been reported that Apple was trying to negotiate a price drop with IBM, and they didn't get it. So maybe Intel gave them one. Maybe Intel gave it to them. Who knows?
And finally, what's this Trusted Computing? DRM? I read that Intel has no plans to include their DRM in whatever they put in Macs.
I'm still in school but I've been wondering that myself. I'm studying for Web Design, which may be a little more specific than Computer Science.
Here's my advice: -Make a list of skills you have (you'll need this for your resume anyway) -Make a list of positions you think you want -Make a list of companies you want to work for -Talk to people at said companies, profs, and people you may know in the industry and find out what they do and what their title is, and what they think you would do best at. Maybe they can even get you a position or internship somewhere.
Next, I would reccomend doing some things on your own. What I mean by that is, build a small portfolio basically. If you know how to code websites, make one for yourself (you can even use this as your resume or as an addendum to the actual paper copy). Know some graphics? Make some business cards or something. Know Java? Throw together some Konfabulator or Dashboard widgets (if you use OS X). Basically, do some things that demonstrate your skills and that you can show to prospective employers. This will give you and them a better idea of what you can do. You can even maybe make some shareware apps and earn a little dough for yourself. I've already got a few companies I would like to work for once I'm out of school, as well as a list of what I can do (with some examples) and a list of skills I expect to have upon graduation. A friend of mine did this setting up the network at a new Navy office here in Cleveland and even though it only lasted for about two months it looks great on his resume.
Finally, I would suggest searching for a position either at or a level below your current skill level. I know this is counter to what you've been told, but it'll give you an idea of how you personally perform in an actual work environment, and if you're over-skilled for the position it'll give you a chance to really shine and show whoever your working for that they can move you up the ladder a rung or two. Maybe if you've already got a gig that pays enough to support your lifestyle, find some contract or comission work to build some experience.
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It's 10:36 pm Eastern, and I just found this article on CNET which states that Apple Dev Kits DO have TPM (as several of you have already pointed out. http://news.com.com/Much+ado+over+Apple-Intel+deve loper+box/2100-1016_3-5819211.html?part=rss&tag=58 19211&subj=news
I also cam across this article which says the PlayStation 3 will be able to run OS X Tiger.
http://news.com.com/Much+ado+over+Apple-Intel+deve loper+box/2100-1016_3-5819211.html?part=rss&tag=58 19211&subj=news
I'm going to keep buying Mac for one simple reason: it works much better than Windows.
They could put a dwarf with two hampsters running on wheels in there, as long as it works AT LEAST as well as it does now, I'm going to keep buying it.
Windows is not an option for me. It's that simple. Linux may be at one point, but not right now. I've used Red Hat once or twice for school, but I can't say I liked it as much as I like OS X. That's not to say that OS X is an all-around better OS, but I just happen to like it more. Maybe that'll change, maybe it won't, whatever. In the meantime, I'm sticking with Mac until they close their doors, which won't be happening soon. I'm reading more and more about the virtues of the platform-maybe that's because I'm on it and before I was on Windows, or maybe we're coming into the next phase of a cycle.
And something I've been wondering: why would you want to install Windows on a Mac? Simply because it's on different hardware doesn't mean it's going to work better. Maybe some driver issues may be solved, but in the end you will still have to worry about viruses and most-if not all-of the other headaches Windows causes. If Windows can be run natively on a Mac (and they have stated repeatedly that they "will do nothing to stop someone from installing Windows"), then it's basically the difference between running Windows on an HP or a Dell, or an Alienware, or a ThinkPad, etc.
I too have read that PPC chips cost much less than current Intel offerings, but it has also been reported that Apple was trying to negotiate a price drop with IBM, and they didn't get it. So maybe Intel gave them one. Maybe Intel gave it to them. Who knows?
And finally, what's this Trusted Computing? DRM? I read that Intel has no plans to include their DRM in whatever they put in Macs.
I'm still in school but I've been wondering that myself. I'm studying for Web Design, which may be a little more specific than Computer Science.
Here's my advice:
-Make a list of skills you have (you'll need this for your resume anyway)
-Make a list of positions you think you want
-Make a list of companies you want to work for
-Talk to people at said companies, profs, and people you may know in the industry and find out what they do and what their title is, and what they think you would do best at. Maybe they can even get you a position or internship somewhere.
Next, I would reccomend doing some things on your own. What I mean by that is, build a small portfolio basically. If you know how to code websites, make one for yourself (you can even use this as your resume or as an addendum to the actual paper copy). Know some graphics? Make some business cards or something. Know Java? Throw together some Konfabulator or Dashboard widgets (if you use OS X). Basically, do some things that demonstrate your skills and that you can show to prospective employers. This will give you and them a better idea of what you can do. You can even maybe make some shareware apps and earn a little dough for yourself. I've already got a few companies I would like to work for once I'm out of school, as well as a list of what I can do (with some examples) and a list of skills I expect to have upon graduation. A friend of mine did this setting up the network at a new Navy office here in Cleveland and even though it only lasted for about two months it looks great on his resume.
Finally, I would suggest searching for a position either at or a level below your current skill level. I know this is counter to what you've been told, but it'll give you an idea of how you personally perform in an actual work environment, and if you're over-skilled for the position it'll give you a chance to really shine and show whoever your working for that they can move you up the ladder a rung or two. Maybe if you've already got a gig that pays enough to support your lifestyle, find some contract or comission work to build some experience.