Apple OC
Dec 21, 01:27 AM
Macs would be an excellent choice for any business to use ... the only drawback that has prevented Apple from really getting their computers into the mainstream of Business has and will be cost.
Businesses will always look for the more cost effective way to conduct business.
To a Business ... it is not about the "user experience" ... they just need to get the job done and Windows based computers fill that void. :cool:
Businesses will always look for the more cost effective way to conduct business.
To a Business ... it is not about the "user experience" ... they just need to get the job done and Windows based computers fill that void. :cool:
HeWhoSpitsFire
Aug 17, 08:31 PM
whoops, call me dislexic (?sp)
Full of Win
Apr 24, 11:27 PM
A disgrace on so many levels.
nefan65
Dec 22, 09:02 AM
I also work in a large engineering consulting firm that uses only Windows XP. I have been using my mac on my own for work for the last two years or so (Please no comments about using personal machines for work. I am aware). I would love to see some others be allowed to use Macs because I think they make sense for some jobs. It would not make sense for everyone to go to Macs because we have some windows-only software requirements.
I am interested to see what answers come. My major curiosity is how well the Macs integrate into an Active Directory domain. I don't want anyone in the company to be able to log into my personal machine, so I have not tried it yet.
AD Integration with OSX is fine. I've used a Macbook/Macbook Pro at my last two jobs as IT Manager [currently it's an MBP] with no issues. I logon and authenticate, have access to my Home folder, shares, printers, etc. We also have another MB and an iMac within IT for Web Development, etc.; again no issues.
As for support. Not sure what the issue is really. We get a full year of support on hardware and software, and have Applecare for beyond year 1. So limited OS support is FUD. We have 0 issues on a daily basis with OSX, and multiple issues with the XP/7 boxes. We also have another person in the dept running Linux, and they too have 0 problems. And no, it's not just because we're IT...we also have a couple of users running Windows XP/7 for support, on decent machines, and those too have issues. Not daily, but definitely more than we've had with any of the OSX and Linux boxes...
We are lucky to be running Exchange so the need for Entourage, or Outlook 2011 is moot. We can use Mail, iCal, Address Book, etc. with 0 problems. The only one in IT having email troubles is our Linux guy; Evolution is terrible [he said it, not me]. He uses the new OWA running FF, and it's fine...
I am interested to see what answers come. My major curiosity is how well the Macs integrate into an Active Directory domain. I don't want anyone in the company to be able to log into my personal machine, so I have not tried it yet.
AD Integration with OSX is fine. I've used a Macbook/Macbook Pro at my last two jobs as IT Manager [currently it's an MBP] with no issues. I logon and authenticate, have access to my Home folder, shares, printers, etc. We also have another MB and an iMac within IT for Web Development, etc.; again no issues.
As for support. Not sure what the issue is really. We get a full year of support on hardware and software, and have Applecare for beyond year 1. So limited OS support is FUD. We have 0 issues on a daily basis with OSX, and multiple issues with the XP/7 boxes. We also have another person in the dept running Linux, and they too have 0 problems. And no, it's not just because we're IT...we also have a couple of users running Windows XP/7 for support, on decent machines, and those too have issues. Not daily, but definitely more than we've had with any of the OSX and Linux boxes...
We are lucky to be running Exchange so the need for Entourage, or Outlook 2011 is moot. We can use Mail, iCal, Address Book, etc. with 0 problems. The only one in IT having email troubles is our Linux guy; Evolution is terrible [he said it, not me]. He uses the new OWA running FF, and it's fine...
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applemike
Feb 4, 03:46 PM
i have no links its a photo i took on our trip to vegas.
Thank you for the quick reply.
It's a shame, very nice photo there. Thank you anyway
Thank you for the quick reply.
It's a shame, very nice photo there. Thank you anyway
mmmcheese
Jul 26, 07:22 PM
Since more people have Intel based Macs, than Macs with Blu-ray burners built in, it would be nice if maybe they prioritized on a Universal version instead...
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Glideslope
Apr 4, 11:30 AM
There may not be a "mass exodus" but you can rest assured that my family (4 of us) will be switching to Verizon and joining my Dad (who currently is with Verizon) as of July 1st. :D
Enjoy your CDMA. "Let me check, gotta call you back". ;)
Enjoy your CDMA. "Let me check, gotta call you back". ;)
Badger^2
May 6, 12:22 AM
more than enough.
HL2 runs fine on my 4 year old iMac.
HL2 runs fine on my 4 year old iMac.
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cecildk9999
Jan 12, 08:46 AM
I always enjoy watching the keynotes; Steve is an engaging speaker, and did a great demo for the new iPhone. I was waffling between the 'good' and 'missing something' choice on the poll, since I really wanted to find out more about stuff I could actually buy (Airport Express, iWork, etc.), but they Keynote was good for what it concentrated on. Ultimately, it just needs to be an exercise in patience, as I have good feelings about what 2007 will ultimately bring. And since I'm locked in to another year of T-Mobile, I won't even start to consider an iPhone until 08 (although that won't stop me from going in to play with one sometime this summer! :D ).
unagimiyagi
Apr 4, 01:51 PM
Does this change mean that we can terminate our contracts since the terms of the contract have changed?
I think sprint people have cited this before.
I think sprint people have cited this before.
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mvc
Aug 16, 08:23 PM
if you kiss that frog maybe it will turn into a G5 :rolleyes:
txr0ckabilly
Apr 7, 12:44 PM
Great Combo...that said, the iCade is a tad overpriced for this handsome hebrew.
hebrew? stating something is overpriced? living up to the stereotype much?
just kidding :)
i bought the whole suite when i saw it announced on gizmodo this morning.
hebrew? stating something is overpriced? living up to the stereotype much?
just kidding :)
i bought the whole suite when i saw it announced on gizmodo this morning.
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Leeartlee
Apr 25, 10:35 AM
Releasing this now is the dumbest thing Apple has ever done.
I would think ousting Job's ranks a bit higher on that scale.
I would think ousting Job's ranks a bit higher on that scale.
pjarvi
Jan 1, 04:05 PM
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46" plasma tv and stand were my gift to myself this year.
From my brother:
-Ye Olde Monty Python Cow Catapult
-Golden Witchblade action figure
-Munchkin Santa's Revenge card game expansion
-Captain Cook "Surrender Your Buns" BBQ apron
-(Not pictured) $25 Wal-Mart gift card
From my parents:
-New Balance shoes
-PowerSox sweatbands
-Razor blades
-(Not pictured) Bag of beef jerky
-(Not pictured) Bag of pepperoni sticks
-(Not pictured) Wool socks
-(Not pictured) $5 cash
46" plasma tv and stand were my gift to myself this year.
From my brother:
-Ye Olde Monty Python Cow Catapult
-Golden Witchblade action figure
-Munchkin Santa's Revenge card game expansion
-Captain Cook "Surrender Your Buns" BBQ apron
-(Not pictured) $25 Wal-Mart gift card
From my parents:
-New Balance shoes
-PowerSox sweatbands
-Razor blades
-(Not pictured) Bag of beef jerky
-(Not pictured) Bag of pepperoni sticks
-(Not pictured) Wool socks
-(Not pictured) $5 cash
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elgrecomac
Mar 1, 04:54 PM
GP jailbroken at 4.2.1 but now my camera doesn't work.
Any suggestions besides starting from scratch?
Thx!
Any suggestions besides starting from scratch?
Thx!
The.316
Sep 1, 06:49 AM
That guy better look out... It looks like that cloud is getting ready to rain on his head. ;)
At least its not a block cloud lol.
At least its not a block cloud lol.
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tedesco24
Apr 4, 08:58 AM
Where do I find the TV out settings on my ipod nano? My goal is to watch slideshows I create with the macbook on my TV. I've read that I can move the slideshows onto the ipod and use RCA cables to view on the TV. Is this true? Any other suggestions or better ways to accomplish this goal? I also have an iphone 3gs if that works better.
longofest
Oct 31, 11:25 AM
Here is a re-write of the article for those wishing for more "clarity" :p :
While pre-orders of Apple's Second Generation iPod Shuffle, which has a capacity of one Gigabyte (1 Gigabyte = 1,000,000,000 bytes) have recently begun to ship to customers (those who buy things), Apple has announced the general availability of the music player in Apple Retail Stores and Authorized Retailers worldwide this Friday.
AppleInsider (another rumor site) has reported that while retailers (those who sell things) may get stock of the players prior to Friday, they will not be allowed to place them out for sale until Friday.
While pre-orders of Apple's Second Generation iPod Shuffle, which has a capacity of one Gigabyte (1 Gigabyte = 1,000,000,000 bytes) have recently begun to ship to customers (those who buy things), Apple has announced the general availability of the music player in Apple Retail Stores and Authorized Retailers worldwide this Friday.
AppleInsider (another rumor site) has reported that while retailers (those who sell things) may get stock of the players prior to Friday, they will not be allowed to place them out for sale until Friday.
mainstreetmark
Apr 6, 12:23 PM
If each byte were a $1000 bill, that's still less than the US national debt of $14.3PB (again, if B were $1000 for agrument's sake)
YoNeX
Oct 31, 03:38 PM
Not meaning to be a pain, but is the capacity 1,000,000,000 bytes/10^9 bytes/1 GB, or is it 1,073,741,824 bytes/2^30 bytes/1 GiB? Ignoring file formatting issues, of course.
Yes, because the hardware manufactured decided to use "GB" for Gibibyte instead of gigabyte. But since all memory (hardrives, ram) are in base 2, 2^30 = 1GB is correct.
Yes, because the hardware manufactured decided to use "GB" for Gibibyte instead of gigabyte. But since all memory (hardrives, ram) are in base 2, 2^30 = 1GB is correct.
FadeToBlack
Sep 2, 04:04 AM
I can't remember where I got the original image, but I'm sure you could find it on Google Images. Let's go Yanks!
SevenInchScrew
Apr 4, 10:39 PM
*REALISTIC* dream car. I'll hopefully own one someday.:
http://gallery.viperclub.org/data/500/IMG_0843.JPG
2010 (or late-model when I actually get it) green Viper ACR.
The world's biggest Viper dealer is up here about 45mins away from me. Woodhouse is THE place to go if you want to buy, or just gawk at, a ton of sweet Vipers. They're one of Dodge's biggest clients in the motorsports world, and expanded that to the street cars. Pretty sweet place. I bought my Talon from them years ago, and got to see The Viper Pit, as they call it. It is a sight to behold....
(not my pics)
http://i.imgur.com/xmAHC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ImITR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/y37Vq.jpg
http://gallery.viperclub.org/data/500/IMG_0843.JPG
2010 (or late-model when I actually get it) green Viper ACR.
The world's biggest Viper dealer is up here about 45mins away from me. Woodhouse is THE place to go if you want to buy, or just gawk at, a ton of sweet Vipers. They're one of Dodge's biggest clients in the motorsports world, and expanded that to the street cars. Pretty sweet place. I bought my Talon from them years ago, and got to see The Viper Pit, as they call it. It is a sight to behold....
(not my pics)
http://i.imgur.com/xmAHC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ImITR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/y37Vq.jpg
gnomeisland
Apr 27, 08:31 AM
What interface/app are you using to watch video and from what streaming source?
From what you explain I would guess you are running h.264 streams that may be beyond your Macs capability. My single 1.8 7448 G4 would easily outperform your dual 867 and I can't go above 480p h.264.
For the best video playback experience on your hardware I would restrict it to 480p and lower h.264 and DivX/XviD up to 720p. It's also all about the player you use. On PowerPC chips Quicktime generally uses up to double the CPU vs. VLC or Mplayer.
Give me specifics about codec and apps used and I can help you solve this issue no matter what video card you have.
I was going to dispute you and say old dual 500mhz cube cube play 720p files with the stock Geoforce card but I remembered that was running the multi-thread variant of MPlayer. That might work for you.
From what you explain I would guess you are running h.264 streams that may be beyond your Macs capability. My single 1.8 7448 G4 would easily outperform your dual 867 and I can't go above 480p h.264.
For the best video playback experience on your hardware I would restrict it to 480p and lower h.264 and DivX/XviD up to 720p. It's also all about the player you use. On PowerPC chips Quicktime generally uses up to double the CPU vs. VLC or Mplayer.
Give me specifics about codec and apps used and I can help you solve this issue no matter what video card you have.
I was going to dispute you and say old dual 500mhz cube cube play 720p files with the stock Geoforce card but I remembered that was running the multi-thread variant of MPlayer. That might work for you.
Stefx73
Apr 2, 04:18 PM
How about downtown? I'd rather avoid driving to the suburbs in the greater Grise Fiord area
