tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post1792691266407908219..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: Back in Mac.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-61952880864084748422010-02-19T22:54:44.112-05:002010-02-19T22:54:44.112-05:00Thanks Ross, what a great setup. Low and over the ...Thanks Ross, what a great setup. Low and over the outside corner. I was swinging for the fence.ASM826https://www.blogger.com/profile/04017388670319590449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-61399105382238716162010-02-19T22:53:04.668-05:002010-02-19T22:53:04.668-05:00Much like Vincent told Jules, "You know what ...Much like Vincent told Jules, "You know what Mac users call a cheeseburger?" <br /><br />"They can't call it a cheeseburger, they call it an iMeat with cheese."ASM826https://www.blogger.com/profile/04017388670319590449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-81728813617343544632010-02-17T09:53:56.869-05:002010-02-17T09:53:56.869-05:00OK, I'll be the straight man: what DO Mac user...OK, I'll be the straight man: what DO Mac users call a cheeseburger?<br /><br />Word verification: catub. Sounds like something you use to give a cat a bath. (along with a full suit of armor, of course!)Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200886189047167777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-66020480465647078322010-02-17T09:11:31.227-05:002010-02-17T09:11:31.227-05:00My problem is I have to use a Blackberry quite a b...My problem is I have to use a Blackberry quite a bit now at work> Email with my thumbs> I get on a computer< (Window or Mac) and habitually hit the shift key for commas and periods>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-32328809139555907072010-02-16T18:26:39.724-05:002010-02-16T18:26:39.724-05:00Thinking about picking up a Dual PowerMac G5 tower...Thinking about picking up a Dual PowerMac G5 tower to replace my toasted Dual PowerMac G4 soon. Quark Express for the PC messes with the fonts something fierce compared to Quark Express for the Mac.Gewehr98https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440119702457734221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-21607416584786356762010-02-16T14:25:14.163-05:002010-02-16T14:25:14.163-05:00Right now I'm debating whether I should bother...Right now I'm debating whether I should bother downloading Firefox for this machine or not. If I'm only going to use it for the next 24 or 48 hours, it's not a big deal, but if I'm going to give up Wintel for Lent, then Safari has got to go.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-9139031526981299552010-02-16T14:21:33.040-05:002010-02-16T14:21:33.040-05:00Jim,
indeed. Firefox, xmarks, tabmix plus, and a ...Jim,<br /><br />indeed. Firefox, xmarks, tabmix plus, and a bunch of webapps; and that's my daily desktop use for OS non specific tools.AnarchAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447178964096399015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-73754477697131789422010-02-16T14:16:46.362-05:002010-02-16T14:16:46.362-05:00I get the same feeling swapping between win7 and U...I get the same feeling swapping between win7 and Ubuntu all the time, but both run Firefox and Thunderbird, and those are the two that I really need to see on both.<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-17204294251332165442010-02-16T13:05:59.227-05:002010-02-16T13:05:59.227-05:00I stuck with Windows from DOS 2.2 through XP, then...I stuck with Windows from DOS 2.2 through XP, then switched to Mac OS X about three years ago. Best move I ever made. I still use Win 7 in a virtual machine (Parallels) on the Mac; but only if I have to. <br /><br />As always, personal preference. But I bet moving to the Mac lowered my blood pressure...<br /><br />-PopgunPopgunhttp://popgun.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-58332907227639640722010-02-16T12:28:44.601-05:002010-02-16T12:28:44.601-05:00I jump back and forth so much during the day, I ju...I jump back and forth so much during the day, I just modify all my desktops to look roughly the same.<br /><br />My primary work laptop is on XP (by work requirement), my primary desktop is a hackintosh on Snow Leopard, my primary personal laptop is on windows and my netbook (my personal laptop is an 18.4" that weighs 12lbs. Don't like hauling it around much) are on Windows 7; and I have a couple linux boxes that run websites, and various tools for me.<br /><br />For those that I actually run desktop sessions on, I just theme them so they all work as similarly as possible.<br /><br />I still find myself doing mac things the PC way or vice verse sometimes. <br /><br />At least with Linux, I can make it behave however I want.AnarchAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447178964096399015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-1915679528415540182010-02-16T12:17:46.763-05:002010-02-16T12:17:46.763-05:00What do Linux users call a Wintel?
An Eniac with ...What do Linux users call a Wintel?<br /><br />An Eniac with cheese.Turk Turonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648721047835980871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-85043484311283272912010-02-16T11:36:44.659-05:002010-02-16T11:36:44.659-05:00Well, having been eyebrow-deep in bits 'n'...Well, having been eyebrow-deep in bits 'n' bytes for a few decades now, I occasionally have to remind myself just how much these magic boxes do. <br /><br />Sometimes, when I'm wrestling with "why the $!@& doesn't this work" issues I need reminding just how fortunate we are, but for the most part I'm totally impressed by the intertubes and the magic boxes attached to it. Mostly by the people using the magic boxes, but the hardware counts for something, too.<br /><br />If you feel compelled to part with something to get a new PS, please let us know. My budget didn't allow pursuing the LH610 but I really, really, really like the 625.Homernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-1295310526875836332010-02-16T10:53:59.231-05:002010-02-16T10:53:59.231-05:00Welcome back to the bright side. I hear the Eee i...Welcome back to the bright side. I hear the Eee is a nice little thingy to have. Wish Mac would make one (the electronic tampon doesn't look like a solution for me). <br /><br />Anyway, happy Macputing.2yellowdogshttp://www.danzphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-71972499147924134872010-02-16T10:08:39.236-05:002010-02-16T10:08:39.236-05:00I know just where you are. I'm using a "...I know just where you are. I'm using a "new" laptop loaded with Linux Mint, after using Windows exclusively for the entire history of Windows. It's as easy as Windows to use, all the big important things work fine, but the little changes bring me to a complete stop. The filing system - it's going to take a year before I don't have to stop and remember how to find and get into a folder.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442354270552212335noreply@blogger.com