Apple's Inovations
As you may have heard that they are comming out with Mac OSX 10.5. This time they steel even more stuff. Allow me to explain.
Time Machine
You back up your system regularly, right? Well, you would. If you had a better way to do it. With Mac OS X Leopard and Time Machine, not only can you back up and preserve everything on your Mac � including priceless digital photos, music, movies, and documents � without lifting a finger, you can go back in time to recover anything you�ve ever backed up.
They tell windows to "Photocopy this!" However the photocopy seems to be of windows going to Mac. Windows has had something like time machine that you may know as system recovery. But you have to remeber Apple has no idea who their competition is.
iChat
Filled with fun new features, iChat turns any mere video chat into an event. Video backdrops, Photo Booth effects, photo slideshows, Keynote presentations, or an entire Mac desktop � you can share it all with iChat in Mac OS X Leopard.
I can get the same feature from the FREE Yahoo IM. Apple also speaks tabbed conversations. Saying how they invented it. Good thing gaim is open source or else there would be some law suits.
Spaces, Room for everything
You do a lot on your Mac. So what happens when all those projects pile up? Easy. Use Spaces to organize all your windows into groups and banish clutter completely. A Space for everything and everything in its Space. Only with Mac OS X Leopard.
Only with Mac OS X Leopard? Are they joshing me? You can pick up any of the many distros of linux and get the same workspaces. The workspaces were originaly taken out from OS X when they first buit it off of Free BSD. I guess they thought that they would include it and claim it as their own.
Dashboard. Where there's a will, there's a widget
Mac OS X Tiger introduced Dashboard, a wonderful world of widgets that perform common tasks and give you fast access to information on the Web. With Mac OS X Leopard, you get even more widgets, plus .Mac syncing that keeps all your Dashboard preferences on all your Macs.
Windows vista has widgets... No need to switch for that.
Spotlight. Expand your search
With Mac OS X Leopard, the search that finds anything on your Mac will find anything on all your Macs. Use Spotlight to search beyond your desktop across network-mounted folders on other Macs. Combine that with improved performance and the convenience of a Quick Look preview, and Spotlight for Leopard is one maximum-strength search.
Now would be a good time to point out how Apple said that Microsoft stole their inovations from Google. Yet this Spotlight has the same features as Google Desktop. Hypocrite!
iCal
Why keep all the amazing features of iCal to yourself? With Mac OS X Leopard, everyone in your group, family, or company can share calendars, schedule events, and exchange information using iCal.
Windows has had this. Get with the times Apple.
Accessibility
Leopard offers new features destined to make it the most accessible Mac OS yet. New voice technology in VoiceOver, plus Braille support, positional audio cues, and extended keyboard capability give users with visual disabilities more control over their Macs than ever.
I can go through a list of Operating system that have this... But what's the point of wasting my time?
64 Bit. Advanced precision in one OS
Mac OS X Leopard ups the power of 64-bit computing delivered in Tiger. Build and run a new generation of 64-bit applications that address massive amounts of memory. Leopard takes 64-bit computing to the next level, while maintaining full performance and compatibility for your existing 32-bit applications and drivers
This makes me laugh so hard. The fact that Mac can only run on Apple made Machines. They should have their systems buit on whatever processor they have.
Mail. You've got more
With Mac OS X Leopard, Mail transforms mere email into personalized stationery. A virtual memo pad accessible from anywhere. To-do lists that can change as often as your errands do. For everything you do with email � and some things you haven�t thought of yet � there�s Mail.
Two words... Microsoft Outlook!
Core Animation
Welcome to the next level in computer animation. No, it�s not a feature film, it�s your desktop. Core Animation lets Mac developers create applications and experiences as groundbreaking as Spaces and Time Machine, without needing to know esoteric graphics and math techniques.
Core animation is as groundbreaking as 80's technology! I see this as being something stolen. I don't see any details on this so it could be non existing.
All this is just funny. How Mac fanboys love to bash on Windows and say their Mac is so much better. When in reality their Mac is just reaching the inovations that's already on other operating systems.
Posted At 2006-08-08 23:39:44 by DeadWolf in Other :: ( No comments )
Ubuntu is still Linux!
No matter how many times people will tell me ubuntu is not like any other linux distros I won't believe them. You still have to fumble around in the terminal to install anything outside of default ubuntu packages. Yep I had to install 7zip! I installed it with out a hitch but I can't see why it isn't default. The compilers I had to install with the nice GUI because they weren't installed by default. That makes ubuntu the only linux system without default compilers... There's a difference! I also had my sound stop working on me for no real reason. Rebooting magical fixed it. I don't know how and I don't care to know. This is also the only system where you have to install codecs just to play basic music files like MP3s. Also like other linux distros... Error Messages! Look at this one right here...
keith@keith-desktop:~/Desktop$ wine MozillaControl1712.exe
err:imagelist:ImageList_ReplaceIcon no color!
err:imagelist:ImageList_ReplaceIcon no color!
err:imagelist:ImageList_ReplaceIcon no color!
err:imagelist:ImageList_ReplaceIcon no color!
fixme:win:SetWindowTextA setting text "Mozilla ActiveX Control v1.7.12 Setup" of other process window (nil) should not use SendMessage
fixme:win:SetWindowTextA setting text "Mozilla ActiveX Control v1.7.12 Setup" of other process window (nil) should not use SendMessage
Application tries to create a window, but no driver could be loaded.
Make sure that your X server is running and that $DISPLAY is set correctly.
Do you know how to fix that? Do you know what the X Server even is? Because I don't!
Ubuntu with it still being linux is still a very great operating system. It is much easier to use and install. The sudo command happens to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. With all it's ups and downs there is one thing for sure. It's much better than a macintosh.
Here's a screenshot
Posted At 2006-08-06 01:40:35 by DeadWolf in Geekdom :: ( No comments )
Analyzing people
You can learn a lot about someone when they talk. Like when I learned that certain friends are more liberal than I thought. All of this achieved by talking to them. Some people however, are very stubborn and won't talk so it's a bit hard to learn about them. How do you learn about them you ask? This is very simple and you are probably going to give me a dollar for giving you the answer. If you think about it they talk to other people. Those people learned something about that person. That something is what you don't know but want to learn. Well just ask the person that learned the something! Here's the catch though. Sometime you need to control the person to learn what you want. To do this you must be in good with that person so that they will get the other person to talk and teach them what you want to learn. I know a lot about other people with out them talking to me. Some people don't even know I learned from them because of that. This also helps me because I may not want them to know I learned it. All this is probably making no sense to you but you still owe me a dollar. If it does make sense then you know how to get the answer about someone and how to get your way in most cases. Here is the logic.
person = teacher
you = person
Therefore by Syllogism you = teacher
-- Syllogism is a kind of logical argument in which one proposition (the conclusion) is inferred from two others (the premises). --
Another way to learn from someone is 'Manipulation'. This is very hard to do and should only be done if you know how to work around someone. -- Manipulation is to control or operate upon (a person or group) by unfair means to one's own advantage. -- How do you manipulate someone? Blackmail is always a good manipulation technique. -- Blackmail is the act of threatening to reveal information about a person unless the blackmailee meets certain demands. This information is usually of an embarrassing or socially damaging nature. -- The 'certain demands' described earlier would be what you want to learn. Another good technique for manipulation is extortion. -- Extortion is illegal use of one's official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage. -- Through all of this you can manipulate anyone to learn what you want.
These are all great ways to learn about someone. Weather it's someone you love, hate, or don't even know; you can always learn something about them.
Posted At 2006-08-02 02:06:06 by DeadWolf in Philosophy :: ( 1 comment )
Vista Page
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/
Look at it in IE then look at it in firefox.
I contacted Microsoft to see if it was intentional with this message...
"I have a question.
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/">http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/</a>
In IE it looks fine. However, In firefox "Experience Windows Vista" is messed up and is overlapping the text below.
My question is...
Was this put in there on purpose to push Internet Explorer and put Mozilla's Firefox to Shame?
Thanks advance,
Keith"
The reply they sent me was this...
"Hello Keith,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Online Customer Service.
I understand that your facing issue while connecting Windows Vista web page through Mozilla Firefox. I do realize the importance of your concern.
As a Customer Service Representative, I can assist you with the support options available with your Microsoft product. After carefully reviewing your issue, I have found that your issue pertains to Mozilla Firefox . I suggest you contact Mozilla Firefox Support as they have better understanding of the issue you are experiencing.
You may contact them at:
<a href="http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/bugs">http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/bugs</a>
Keith, I hope the information provided is helpful. If you have further questions or concerns, please do write back to us.
Thank you for using Microsoft products and services.
Pradosh
Microsoft Online Customer Service Representative"
With my question still unanswered I sent them a second email...
"You still didn't answer my question. I also checked the vista page to see if it was compliant and it failed the validator.
<a href="http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fwindowsvista%2F">http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fwindowsvista%2F</a>
I must say that it's not a bug in Mozilla's Firefox however, a desing flaw left by the developer of that page.
My question still remains. Was the design flaw on purpose?
Thanks advance,
Keith"
Again I get just about the same thing...
"Hello Keith,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Online Customer Service.
Since Mozilla is a Third Party Product and not supported by Microsoft, I suggest that you contact the Mozilla Technical Support team to get more information about this issue. They have the technical expertise and understanding of their products and would be the best people to help resolve your issue.To contact Mozilla, please visit the link:
<a href="http://www.mozilla.org/support/">http://www.mozilla.org/support/</a>
Keith, I hope the above information is helpful. If you have any other queries on Microsoft Products and Services, please do not hesitate to e-mail us.
Thank you for using Microsoft Products and Services.
Pratheesh
Microsoft Online Customer Service Representative"
So what do you think the answer is? Microsoft doesn't want to tell me it seems. I'm just being dicked around. Maybe should have mentioned to them that the site Only Works in IE. It doesn't work in Opera and Opera has the best html engine out there.
Spread the word about this!
Posted At 2006-07-29 22:09:54 by DeadWolf in Other :: ( No comments )
Synopsis: Your computer sucks
Here is a little quiz to find out your computer sucks. Using a point system... The less points the better
1. What Does your internet icon look like?
A. A big E (100)
B. An A (500)
C. A Butterfly(300)
D. An O or K or a world with a fox (-100)
2. What is your bandwidth?
A. T1 (-100)
B. 1500kbs (-50)
C. 56kbs (1000)
D. What's bandwidth? (2000)
3. What's your processor.
A. 2.0ghz and up (-100)
B. 1.7ghz (-50)
C. 1.0ghz (100)
D. G5(6000)
E. How do you tell? (500)
4. How much RAM does your PC have
A. 1gb (-100)
B. 512mb and up (-50)
C. 256mb (100)
D. 128mb or below (500)
E. Uh... what's that? (1000)
5. What Brand is your PC
A. IBM (-100)
B. Dell (-50)
C. Apple (6000)
D. Toshiba (500)
C. HP (100)
Anything < =0: Your computer is a very good computer and you should continue using it. You probably keep it very safe and secure and it is more than likely ad and spy warez free.
A couple hundred: You may want to update some things and you may not be using the most secure browser. It's not bad but it's not good.
A couple thousand: You either shouldn't own a computer in the first place or you need to throw it away and go buy a new one.
Anything above the last: Go drop dead Mac user!
This computer falls under the Anything < =0. What about yours? Post a comment and tell me! Also no hate from Mac users.
Posted At 2006-07-26 22:52:21 by DeadWolf in Other :: ( 5 comments )