Apple Macs

PotGuy said:
think about it though

given a choice, and if more developers made mac software, if a mac was the same price as a pc i reckon everyone would buy apples, even if it was just to undo bill gates' evil work :D
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I had a thought once ... then I woke up. Dam she was pretty too.

... given a choice, and if more developed Linux drivers for their hardware MS would go bust in a year. More likely they would just buy the company out. ;)

Mac's are a preparatory company, at one time you could only buy a Mac mouse for your Mac ... if you wanted anything else, tough. It was the same with everything Mac. They learned.

I have never classed a Mac as a PC ... it is a status symbol that does not impress me, never has.

Linux has a 7% share of the market, Mac has 4% ... who should you develop for.

Answer, MS :p
 
agreed

linux is the best

but unfortunately, it is not a viable alternative for anyone wanting games.
 
PotGuy said:
agreed

linux is the best

but unfortunately, it is not a viable alternative for anyone wanting games.
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So run a dual boot system. Stripped down version of XP, no updates, service packs or patches, don't use IE, use Firefox to download patches, purely for games. Everything else can be done in Linux, with a little learning ;)

Problem solved :)
 
PotGuy said:
agreed

linux is the best

but unfortunately, it is not a viable alternative for anyone wanting games.
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As I said ... each to their own.


But there again you see ... if game writers were not so tied to MS's arse there wouldn't be a real problem. :)


Good game this ... init. :D
 
can be done

virtualPC makes way for windows XP home or pro. This allows the Mac to divide the hard drive so you get two booting spaces. XP, can then be downloaded on to the available space.

Mac tho, has all the usual type of software that you would find on a windows PC. Gamers, because the manufacturers only use use M$ systems, (daft idea) lose out here, mainly because the Mac graphics are by far superior. To add to the comparisons made earlier, it would be like being able to buy a Ferrari, but being powered by a Mini engine. NO OTHER CHOICE. Solely due to lack of inspiration of the games makers.

I like windows, and Mac's, I just happen to prefer Mac's....
 
old men and gadgets said:
because the Mac graphics are by far superior.
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Again, I say - a myth.

In the early days, yes. But now - no. Couple Photoshop or a good Windows-based CAD program with a quality graphics card and monitor and it will be better or equal to anything the latest Macs can offer.
 
I used a mac once ...






















don't hit me!





















now I use an umberella.

:)
 
iMac

twit... hope you didn't leave your windows open!​
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I hear there is talk of Tesco or ASDA taking on Mac computers, so they become easier to get hold of..... Sorry folk's.... Mac's are in demand! Here we go.....​
probably started when they sold iPods prior to Christmas.​
 
Yup, why not ... I can use Linux on that too

Hey Ian ... better get a Mac forum going ... if Tesco & Asda are going to sell them we better get more staff.

:D


... at the checkout;

"do you want cashback ... or an Apple with that?" :D

:D :D



* mucks is rolling on the floor laughing his ass off *
 
and while we're at it, Creative Zens and even Sony mp3 Walkmans knock spots off Ipods

The Ipod - style over content, over-priced, over-rated and fragile

don't believe the hype....

Mucks - that brought a smile to my boatrace, your last post, must admit :D
 
iMac

Oh dear, why was everybody suing SONY a month or so ago.... didn't they put some silly security code on things, and not tell their customers.... until it damaged their systems.... very nice company, pleasure to deal with I'm sure...
ZERO ethics, but..... I do have a SONY car radio, I got that with the car, it's ok, but there are better (as with everything else).
Most of the other SONY stuff I bought, just broke though, so I just stopped buying it in the end, and looked for the superior.....Ok OK, we all know Apple had a few problems with the magnificent iPods.... the Chinese plant that produced, did not follow the correct setting times on the hard plastic covers... so... some did scratch.
Only one person found it neccessary to sue Apple though, and Apple were quick to replace all affected pods on request. Loads of other Manfacturers try to copy Apple and Macintosh products blatantly, but, the inferior copies are never any match for the real thing.
Regards,

OMA+G
 
FWIW, since Sony introduced spyware to their audio CD's, I've boycotted all their products.

I mentioned the Sony mp3 Walkman because it is actually a fine product - imo better than an Ipod - but I'll never buy one.

And the Creative Zen may be an Ipod copy, but imo it is so much better. And I've tried both :)
 
i dont have an mp3 player. i am poor.


but ipod is now part of the english language. it is a masterclass in how to market a product. if anyone says mp3 you no doubt think ipod.
 
I agree I own a Zen. Never had an Ipod however do think they are well over priced.

Maybe they trying to get some of the money back they lost in the early 80's ;)
 
Mac's ARE better... just read.



Bill Gates dies in a car accident. He finds himself in purgatory, being sized up by St. Peter. "Well, Bill, I'm really confused on this call; I'm not sure whether to send you to Heaven or Hell.

After all, you enormously helped society by putting a computer in almost every home, yet you also created that ghastly Windows '95. I'm going to do something I've never done before in your case; I'm going to let you decide where you want to go."

Bill replied, "well, what's the difference between the two?" St.Peter said, "I'm willing to let you visit both places briefly, if it will help your decision." "Fine, but where should I go first?" "I'll leave that up to you." "Okay then," said Bill, "Let's try Hell first."

So Bill went to Hell. It was a beautiful, clean, sandy beach with clear waters and lots of bikini-clad women running around, playing in the water, laughing and frolicking about. The sun was shining; the temperature perfect. He was very pleased.

"This is great!" he told St. Peter. "If this is hell, I REALLY want to see heaven!""Fine," said St. Peter, and off they went. Heaven was a place high in the clouds, with angels drifting about, playing harps and singing. It was nice, but not as enticing as Hell. Bill thought for a quick minute, and rendered his decision. "Hmmm. I think I'd prefer Hell," he told St. Peter.

"Fine," retorted St. Peter, "as you desire."

So Bill Gates went to Hell.

Two weeks later, St. Peter decided to check on the late billionaire to see how he was doing in Hell. When he got there, he found Bill, shackled to a wall, screaming amongst hot flames in dark caves, being burned and tortured by demons. "How's everything going?" he asked Bill.

Bill responded, with his voice filled with anguish and disappointment, "This is awful! This is nothing like the Hell I visited two weeks ago! I can't believe this is happening! What happened to that other place, with the beautiful beaches, the scantily-clad women playing in the water?!???"

"That was a demo," replied St. Peter.

Windows 95 error codes

WinErr: 001 Windows loaded - System in danger.

WinErr: 002 No Error - Yet.

WinErr: 003 Dynamic linking error - Your mistake is now in every file.

WinErr: 004 Erroneous error - Nothing is wrong.

WinErr: 005 Multitasking attempted - System confused.

WinErr: 006 Malicious error - Desqview found on drive.

WinErr: 007 System price error - Inadequate money spent on hardware.

WinErr: 008 Broken window - Watch out for glass fragments.

WinErr: 009 Horrible bug encountered - God knows what has happened.

WinErr: 00A Promotional literature overflow - Mailbox full.

WinErr: 00B Inadequate disk space - Free at least 50MB.

WinErr: 00C Memory hog error - More Ram needed. More! More!

WinErr: 00D Window closed - Do not look outside.

WinErr: 00E Window open - Do not look inside.

WinErr: 00F Unexplained error - Please tell us how this happened.

WinErr: 010 Reserved for future mistakes by our developers.

WinErr: 013 Unexpected error - Huh ?

WinErr: 014 Keyboard locked - Try anything you can think of.

WinErr: 018 Unrecoverable error - System has been destroyed. Buy a new one.

WinErr: 019 User error - Not our fault. Is Not! Is Not!

WinErr: 01A Operating system overwritten - Please reinstall all your software.

WinErr: 01B Illegal error - You are not allowed to get this error. Next time you will get a penalty for that.

WinErr: 01C Uncertainty error - Uncertainty may be inadequate.

WinErr: 01D System crash - We are unable to figure out our own code.

WinErr: 01E Timing error - Please wait. And wait. And wait. And wait.

WinErr: 020 Error recording error codes - Additional errors will be lost.

WinErr: 042 Virus error - A virus has been activated in a dos-box. The virus, however, requires Windows. All tasks will automatically be closed and the virus will be activated again.

WinErr: 079 Mouse not found - A mouse driver has not been installed. Please click the left mouse button to continue.

WinErr: 103 Error buffer overflow - Too many errors encountered. Additional errors may not be displayed or recorded.

WinErr: 678 This will end your Windows session. Do you want to play another game?

WinErr: 683 Time out error - Operator fell asleep while waiting for the system to complete boot procedure.

WinErr: 625 Working Error - The system has been working perfectly for thepast ten minutes.

WinErr: 902 Screen Error - The system is working perfectly, I'm not lying, your monitor is wrong.

WinErr: 72a Crucial Halt - Hang on, WHAT was that?

WinErr: 72b Memory Error - What? Tell me again.

WinErr: 39c Disk Error in drive a: - Although your disk is in perfect condition (I just formatted it), I don't like it any more.

WinErr: 983 Hard Disk Error - The files on the hard disk were neatly arranged and fully optimized, so I had to mess them up and put acouple of hundred .TMP files all over the place.

WinErr: 294 BlackMail Error - $500 to Gates or your computer self-destructs.

WinErr: 294b BlackMail Error - $500 to Gates or I'll show your wife the JPG's you just downloaded.
 
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