You say "she hasn't gotten used to it, and wants a Windows machine". Do you mean she hasn't gotten used to Mac OS X and wants to use Windows? Just use Boot Camp and install Windows on your MacBook, problem solved.
If you mean she is using Windows on your MacBook and there is something about the MacBook itself she doesn't like, perhaps you should elaborate on what specifically it is she doesn't like about the hardware as that's probably something you should take into account in your next purchase.
Only if you use their set-top box. If you get cable cards from them you don't need that awful Actiontec router. I got two cablecards and a Tivo HD and ditched the Verizon STB and router.
Cmd-Option-X-O I think was the key combination. I think XO was the internal code name for that project at Apple.
It was good if your filesystem was hosed and you needed something clean to boot from and run a repair utility (presumably you would put the repair utility on a floppy and pop it in).
Either it's a Windows thing I don't understand, or "resume" means something that is not obvious. When I open my MacBook (and any PowerBook I've ever owned), it's usable almost instantaneously (within a second or two).
Do Windows laptops not work this way (I've never used one)?
Not true. Here in Oregon many (most?) people vote by mail. You fill in the ballot, but the ballot in the secrecy envelope, and then put the secrecy envelope in the mailing envelope and mail it.
Yes, it does have some sort of special firmware, although I don't know what makes it different. I've heard you can replace the router with most anything, but of course Verizon will only provide tech support for the hardware they supplied. I assume the special firmware allows them to perform remote tech support magic for less sophisticated users.
In some areas, the connection is via PPPOE, and in others (possibly areas where they provide TV service as well) it's straight DHCP.
I got the Verizon service last month at home and it absolutely rocks. Of course, the 15Mb download speed exceeds the the bandwidth of many smaller sites, so those don't go any faster. The install took about 2 hours and the installation was top notch. They ran Cat-5e to the other side of my house where I have all of the networking gear in a closet. The installers were quite professional and knew their stuff.
Pricing is something like $32/mo for 5Mb, $39/mo for 15Mb, and $170/mo for 30Mb. The installers mentioned Verizon was bumping the 15Mb service to 20Mb in some areas with no cost change to stay competitive.
My office is on a large fiber ring in downtown Portland, Or and has an uncapped (due to a problem at our ISP) OC-48 connection. I can pull files at a solid 15Mb/s and ping times are exceedingly low (~30ms). Working from home is much more pleasant now.:-)
Unfortunately, your PC parts list is missing a few things...
FireWire controller
640x480 autofocus camera with noise cancelling microphone
Operating System
After adding in the missing parts, I think the cost difference is almost zero.
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You say "she hasn't gotten used to it, and wants a Windows machine". Do you mean she hasn't gotten used to Mac OS X and wants to use Windows? Just use Boot Camp and install Windows on your MacBook, problem solved. If you mean she is using Windows on your MacBook and there is something about the MacBook itself she doesn't like, perhaps you should elaborate on what specifically it is she doesn't like about the hardware as that's probably something you should take into account in your next purchase.
Only if you use their set-top box. If you get cable cards from them you don't need that awful Actiontec router. I got two cablecards and a Tivo HD and ditched the Verizon STB and router.
No, you can create printers from the shell (and thus shell scripts) just fine. I've done it many times. man lpadmin to learn more.
Cmd-Option-X-O I think was the key combination. I think XO was the internal code name for that project at Apple.
It was good if your filesystem was hosed and you needed something clean to boot from and run a repair utility (presumably you would put the repair utility on a floppy and pop it in).
Either it's a Windows thing I don't understand, or "resume" means something that is not obvious. When I open my MacBook (and any PowerBook I've ever owned), it's usable almost instantaneously (within a second or two).
Do Windows laptops not work this way (I've never used one)?
Not true. Here in Oregon many (most?) people vote by mail. You fill in the ballot, but the ballot in the secrecy envelope, and then put the secrecy envelope in the mailing envelope and mail it.
Yes, it does have some sort of special firmware, although I don't know what makes it different. I've heard you can replace the router with most anything, but of course Verizon will only provide tech support for the hardware they supplied. I assume the special firmware allows them to perform remote tech support magic for less sophisticated users.
In some areas, the connection is via PPPOE, and in others (possibly areas where they provide TV service as well) it's straight DHCP.
I'm not aware of them pulling the copper in any of the Oregon insalls. They certainly didn't remove my copper when I got it installed.
I got the Verizon service last month at home and it absolutely rocks. Of course, the 15Mb download speed exceeds the the bandwidth of many smaller sites, so those don't go any faster. The install took about 2 hours and the installation was top notch. They ran Cat-5e to the other side of my house where I have all of the networking gear in a closet. The installers were quite professional and knew their stuff. :-)
Pricing is something like $32/mo for 5Mb, $39/mo for 15Mb, and $170/mo for 30Mb. The installers mentioned Verizon was bumping the 15Mb service to 20Mb in some areas with no cost change to stay competitive.
My office is on a large fiber ring in downtown Portland, Or and has an uncapped (due to a problem at our ISP) OC-48 connection. I can pull files at a solid 15Mb/s and ping times are exceedingly low (~30ms). Working from home is much more pleasant now.
These can't be real names ;-)
No. That's their porn names.
No. In the grand Apple tradition of releasing "dual" things, it will be a dual-dual button mouse.
Unfortunately, your PC parts list is missing a few things... FireWire controller 640x480 autofocus camera with noise cancelling microphone Operating System After adding in the missing parts, I think the cost difference is almost zero.