Comments on: Mac Lust http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html I've really got to start writing some of this down Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:56:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: NoelHeikkinen.com http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1257 NoelHeikkinen.com Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:15:02 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1257 <strong>Mac Lust</strong> //MOOD: Lustful //ITUNES: Riffs And Variations On A Single Note For Jelly Roll, Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds, And The King of Swing, To Name A Few from the album "Come On Feel The Illinoise!" by Sufjan Stevens... Mac Lust

//MOOD: Lustful //ITUNES: Riffs And Variations On A Single Note For Jelly Roll, Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds, And The King of Swing, To Name A Few from the album “Come On Feel The Illinoise!” by Sufjan Stevens…

]]> By: Andy Brandt http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1256 Andy Brandt Mon, 01 May 2006 22:10:38 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1256 Do it. There is much more to switching to a Mac than cool, tasteful minimalist design. It's operating system is technically superior - safer and way more stable. The machine itself is technically superior to any Thinkpad. So it's not just looks, it's also a lot of brains. Do it. There is much more to switching to a Mac than cool, tasteful minimalist design. It’s operating system is technically superior – safer and way more stable. The machine itself is technically superior to any Thinkpad. So it’s not just looks, it’s also a lot of brains.

]]> By: NoelHeikkinen.com http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1258 NoelHeikkinen.com Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:25:38 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1258 <strong>Mac Lust</strong> //MOOD: Lustful //ITUNES: Riffs And Variations On A Single Note For Jelly Roll, Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds, And The King of Swing, To Name A Few from the album "Come On Feel The Illinoise!" by Sufjan Stevens... Mac Lust

//MOOD: Lustful //ITUNES: Riffs And Variations On A Single Note For Jelly Roll, Earl Hines, Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds, And The King of Swing, To Name A Few from the album “Come On Feel The Illinoise!” by Sufjan Stevens…

]]> By: HP http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1255 HP Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:53:35 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1255 Considering buying a MacBook Pro and checking my software needs, I finally found no alternative to MS ACCESS which is not available for a Mac. Using ACCESS in an emulator or in a parallel installation doesn't make sense for me. "Mac Lust": I can understand you, there are parts in my brain sometimes telling me to buy one, just to reach a new level of happiness. Am I normal?? Considering buying a MacBook Pro and checking my software needs, I finally found no alternative to MS ACCESS which is not available for a Mac. Using ACCESS in an emulator or in a parallel installation doesn’t make sense for me.
“Mac Lust”: I can understand you, there are parts in my brain sometimes telling me to buy one, just to reach a new level of happiness. Am I normal??

]]> By: Hez http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1254 Hez Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:42:59 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1254 I started with a 12" PowerBook last year & made the transition without the option of bringing along any of my windows apps. The first month was a bit rough as I tried to sort out how I was going to do some of the old stuff without buying all new software. Then I discovered a wonderful community that, wouldn't you know, offered many of the same type of apps I used to use but for free! Not pirated but true 100% legal & free! The only regrets I had were the lack of games compiled to run on MACs. Then just this year I bought an Intel iMAC (Oooos & Awwes). Now with the release of BootCamp I really have no reason to go back! (the games run awesome on my iMac) Given the recent partnerships that Apple has taken on with Microsoft it's becoming obvious that even Microsoft sees that they can't hold back the flood. Sell off your old laptops & get a MacBook Pro. Need solid reasons? 1)Dual Boot of OS X & Windows (one laptop does it all) A stable & superior OS X for personal use & a less stable Windows for any necessary business that requires it. Not: with virtualization of Windows you won't even need to re-boot for this. 2)Actual hardware accelerated Virtualization options with release of Leopard. (Interesting that Microsoft is co-oping on this one) 3)A whole BSD open license community developing free apps. 4)Far superior hardware for running both OSes. MacBook Pro tested out as the overall fastes Core Duo laptop on the market & that was even before the release by Apple of working hardware drivers for Windows. 5)Apple always utilizes the latest & greatest technology. Since I started using a MAC I have found myself learning far more about the bleeding edge of technology than before & as a result that makes me more valuable to my employer. Bottom line: when you balance initial cost against long-term gain it is a no brainer. If you do anything with the computer industry the advantages increase two fold. A job interview for example, think it will make a difference in impression for the interviewer if you come in strutting a nice clean new MacBook Pro? Now mind you, have a good reason to bring it with you or they'll think you're weird. Live your Life! Get a MAC! I started with a 12″ PowerBook last year & made the transition without the option of bringing along any of my windows apps. The first month was a bit rough as I tried to sort out how I was going to do some of the old stuff without buying all new software. Then I discovered a wonderful community that, wouldn’t you know, offered many of the same type of apps I used to use but for free! Not pirated but true 100% legal & free! The only regrets I had were the lack of games compiled to run on MACs. Then just this year I bought an Intel iMAC (Oooos & Awwes). Now with the release of BootCamp I really have no reason to go back! (the games run awesome on my iMac) Given the recent partnerships that Apple has taken on with Microsoft it’s becoming obvious that even Microsoft sees that they can’t hold back the flood. Sell off your old laptops & get a MacBook Pro. Need solid reasons?
1)Dual Boot of OS X & Windows (one laptop does it all)
A stable & superior OS X for personal use & a less stable Windows for any necessary business that requires it. Not: with virtualization of Windows you won’t even need to re-boot for this.
2)Actual hardware accelerated Virtualization options with release of Leopard. (Interesting that Microsoft is co-oping on this one)
3)A whole BSD open license community developing free apps.
4)Far superior hardware for running both OSes. MacBook Pro tested out as the overall fastes Core Duo laptop on the market & that was even before the release by Apple of working hardware drivers for Windows.
5)Apple always utilizes the latest & greatest technology. Since I started using a MAC I have found myself learning far more about the bleeding edge of technology than before & as a result that makes me more valuable to my employer.
Bottom line: when you balance initial cost against long-term gain it is a no brainer. If you do anything with the computer industry the advantages increase two fold. A job interview for example, think it will make a difference in impression for the interviewer if you come in strutting a nice clean new MacBook Pro? Now mind you, have a good reason to bring it with you or they’ll think you’re weird.
Live your Life! Get a MAC!

]]> By: Viaggiatore http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1253 Viaggiatore Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:32:01 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1253 Okay, I feel like a jehovah's witness or something, but really ... you NEED to do this. Three weeks ago, I had never owned a Mac. My life, honestly, will never be the same - money, $2500 or so, CAN buy happiness. Read about my amazing switch over (they make it SOOOOO easy) here: http://tuttivabene.blogspot.com/2006/04/and-they-call-it-puppy-love.html, and be inspired to take the leap!! Okay, I feel like a jehovah’s witness or something, but really … you NEED to do this. Three weeks ago, I had never owned a Mac. My life, honestly, will never be the same – money, $2500 or so, CAN buy happiness. Read about my amazing switch over (they make it SOOOOO easy) here:
http://tuttivabene.blogspot.com/2006/04/and-they-call-it-puppy-love.html, and be inspired to take the leap!!

]]> By: NWJR http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1252 NWJR Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:15:03 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1252 Trust your feelings, Luke. Do not be tempted by the DELL, er, DARK side! Come to the light...the pretty, pretty light...see the glowing Apple logo...it's...so...pretty... Trust your feelings, Luke. Do not be tempted by the DELL, er, DARK side! Come to the light…the pretty, pretty light…see the glowing Apple logo…it’s…so…pretty…

]]> By: Dave Hodgkinson http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1251 Dave Hodgkinson Tue, 11 Apr 2006 20:39:37 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1251 Do it! I'm an old Unix beard, went Mac (OS X particularly) at the behest of a certain rock band and haven't looked back. Indeed the old geek is now creative. -- JFDI. Do it! I’m an old Unix beard, went Mac (OS X particularly) at the behest of a certain rock band and haven’t looked back. Indeed the old geek is now creative. — JFDI.

]]> By: Judd Bagley http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1250 Judd Bagley Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:20:38 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1250 Someone just told me that you had written the logical second part of the post I made last night, essentially comparing a Mac to a homewrecking mistress. It's here: http://www.trailerparkrave.com/?p=19 --Judd Someone just told me that you had written the logical second part of the post I made last night, essentially comparing a Mac to a homewrecking mistress. It’s here: http://www.trailerparkrave.com/?p=19
–Judd

]]> By: Tomb http://www.smays.com/default/2006/04/mac-lust.html/comment-page-1#comment-1249 Tomb Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:58:36 +0000 http://71.54.211.34/2006/04/mac-lust.html#comment-1249 Do what we all do... Wait, wait, and wait some more for a cheaper consumer line ibook (macbook), buy it and then convince your girlfriend or best friend that mac is the way to go. Then push them to buy a more expensive model. Of course you'll have to come over and explain them how a mac works and install all the necessary software. Hog the machine for a couple of days and then retreat wanting the macbook pro even more then before... It's the mac circle of life. Do what we all do… Wait, wait, and wait some more for a cheaper consumer line ibook (macbook), buy it and then convince your girlfriend or best friend that mac is the way to go. Then push them to buy a more expensive model. Of course you’ll have to come over and explain them how a mac works and install all the necessary software. Hog the machine for a couple of days and then retreat wanting the macbook pro even more then before… It’s the mac circle of life.

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