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 Sep 21 2004, 01:52 PM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 194 Joined: 23-February 04 From: Plano'l Texas Member No.: 244  |
Stolen? Seams Harsh (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)
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Sep 21 2004, 02:09 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Barney @ Sep 21 2004, 08:52 AM) Stolen? Seams Harsh (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) Not harsh at all - true. Xerox was developing it in a lab but their execs didn't realize the value of what they had. Meanwhile, one of the Apple guys toured the Xerox lab, DID recognize the value, and stole the idea. |
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Sep 21 2004, 02:51 PM
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Really Old Corner Carver Group: Advanced Member Posts: 1,209 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Atlanta Ga Member No.: 21 |
I use Win2K on almost all my desktops, XP on one desktop and one laptop.
I hate Microsoft and their products. With that being said, I have very little problem with Win2K, much more so with XP. I manage computer networks for a living and have more than 120 users at my site alone. One of these days I'll get off my butt and learn Linux but for now I'll stick with Windows. At least I'm comfortable with it and have learned how to make it more stable and secure. Networks... I use and have always used Novell's NetWare. Infinitely more stable than Windows. Now NetWare is being ported to Linux so I have no reason to change. Yes, I have Windows servers running Oracle and SQLServer but that's pretty much all they are used for. Now one really logs into them. We have more than 140+ locations and 600+ Novell servers and without Novell's eDirectory (ie, with Windows and ActiveDirectory) management would be monumental. My own web server is NetWare 6 running Netscape Enterprise web server, Apache, and Tomcat application server. It runs Novell's GroupWise for email and Novell's iFolder for remote file sync'ing. It's as stable as anything could be, secure, fast, and is running on a 2.4Ghz Dell Dimension desktop computer. Oh, and it also stores all my 17,000+ song music library. I would like to learn Linux, I go way back to the command line days so I'm sure I could get use to it, but I guess I'm spoiled now. |
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Sep 21 2004, 03:28 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (bruecksteve @ Sep 21 2004, 09:51 AM) Networks... I use and have always used Novell's NetWare. Infinitely more stable than Windows. Actually, I've found that even on networks NOT running Novell, a lot of Windows network problems magically go away when the Microsoft's Netware protocol driver is installed. |
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Sep 21 2004, 03:54 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (bruecksteve @ Sep 21 2004, 09:51 AM) I use Win2K on almost all my desktops, XP on one desktop and one laptop. I hate Microsoft and their products. With that being said, I have very little problem with Win2K, much more so with XP. I manage computer networks for a living and have more than 120 users at my site alone. One of these days I'll get off my butt and learn Linux but for now I'll stick with Windows. At least I'm comfortable with it and have learned how to make it more stable and secure. Networks... I use and have always used Novell's NetWare. Infinitely more stable than Windows. Now NetWare is being ported to Linux so I have no reason to change. Yes, I have Windows servers running Oracle and SQLServer but that's pretty much all they are used for. Now one really logs into them. We have more than 140+ locations and 600+ Novell servers and without Novell's eDirectory (ie, with Windows and ActiveDirectory) management would be monumental. My own web server is NetWare 6 running Netscape Enterprise web server, Apache, and Tomcat application server. It runs Novell's GroupWise for email and Novell's iFolder for remote file sync'ing. It's as stable as anything could be, secure, fast, and is running on a 2.4Ghz Dell Dimension desktop computer. Oh, and it also stores all my 17,000+ song music library. I would like to learn Linux, I go way back to the command line days so I'm sure I could get use to it, but I guess I'm spoiled now. Steve, You sound like me to a point. I have 3 computers at home on Windows XP (and I'm not a Bill Gates fan either) and one running Linux (with the ssh server on it and nearly every other package, I think the Linux install was about 4 gigs or so). I started learning linux and then got busy with my recent move and got away from it (and promptly forgot most of it). So, I am starting over. It is a neat OS, much more stable than Windows. However, it is a little on the non-friendly side. Even software installation can be a challenge (or I just suck). If you need a copy, I can send you the last Redhat on CD (though it is no longer supported by them, it is and was free and works well) if you need/want it. Kevin I know nothing of Mac...and I'll see Mitch's cat and raise him 3 more. |
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Sep 21 2004, 03:58 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 21 2004, 10:54 AM) Jon, You sound like me to a point. Perhaps you mean Steve??? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Sep 21 2004, 04:46 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,876 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
QUOTE (98_1LE @ Sep 19 2004, 08:07 PM) QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Sep 19 2004, 07:52 PM) QUOTE (98_1LE @ Sep 19 2004, 05:51 PM) I have an HP laptop at work, and work on Sun boxes from Netra T1's to SF6800's. Do you need any help? :-) Yes we do, unfortunately we can't get any headcount approved (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant2.gif) Heh, story of my live!! That, or no money in the budget! |
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Sep 21 2004, 04:49 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 21 2004, 10:58 AM) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 21 2004, 10:54 AM) Jon, You sound like me to a point. Perhaps you mean Steve??? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Steve who? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) Fixed it. It's been a long morning already....glad it's over. |
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Sep 21 2004, 06:26 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
I use and prefer XP. Mac's have never really appealed to me-things just seem less intuitive. I mainly use mine for ordinary stuff: MS office, dling dvd rips, copying dvd rentals (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) , and a little gaming. Sometimes autocad, but that's been a while. For me Mac's are just harder to use, although I've never used OSX. That and my gaming friends would never let me live it down. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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Sep 21 2004, 07:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 647 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Paris, Texas Member No.: 74 |
QUOTE (shortbus @ Sep 20 2004, 10:24 AM) Is there a Mac store near you? Nope... Not for at least 100 miles. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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Sep 21 2004, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
....are you guys crazy....Mackintosh RULES...and.............uh never mind.. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Sep 21 2004, 10:25 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
http://www.mit.edu/~mikeho/media/mac.wmv
I thought this would be a good time to bring this one out of retirement ... And for those of you who have never worked on a Mac, the "Jack Russel Terrier" and "Boxing with your computer" analogies are spot on target ... |
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Sep 22 2004, 12:33 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Sep 21 2004, 04:25 PM) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Sep 22 2004, 01:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 647 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Paris, Texas Member No.: 74 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Sep 21 2004, 04:25 PM) http://www.mit.edu/~mikeho/media/mac.wmv And for those of you who have never worked on a Mac, the "Jack Russel Terrier" and "Boxing with your computer" analogies are spot on target ... Oh Yea... That video so deadly accurate. I looked for it the other day and didn't find it. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) |
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Sep 22 2004, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Sep 21 2004, 04:25 PM) http://www.mit.edu/~mikeho/media/mac.wmv I thought this would be a good time to bring this one out of retirement ... And for those of you who have never worked on a Mac, the "Jack Russel Terrier" and "Boxing with your computer" analogies are spot on target ... ...hmmmm....couldn't get my PC AT WORK to play sound on that clip at all...oh well... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Sep 24 2004, 07:26 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 43 Joined: 10-May 04 Member No.: 336 |
Not an MS fan, but I use Windows for several reasons.
All RVSI products are developed on the Windows platform (my employer). One of my many hobbies is video games, only not of the console variety. Online first person shooters, strategy games, and various simulation games, none of which are very well represented on anything but the Windows platform. Yes, consoles do have a few good offerings, and Macs do get a few good offerings as well, but combined they don't compare to what's available on Windows. I've just never liked the Mac interface. Can't attest to OS X cause I haven't used a Mac in several years, but I like the flexibility of the Windows environment. Not saying it's MORE flexible. Just saying I like it. Stability? Viruses? Security? None of these have been an issue for me at all since Win98, but then I know my way around the OS, and I've learned to avoid all the pitfalls (and yes, I admit there are plenty of pitfalls, though less with each new offering from MS). My web browsing has always been... cautious. I have anti-virus, ad-blocking, firewall, and network activity monitors. My firewall has my system bolted down tight, I have to approve virtually every network activity. To many people this is probably an inconvenience. To me, it's simply the way I want it. I want to know everything that goes on, under the scenes, behind the scenes, around the scenes, in front of the scenes, and inside the scenes. Very similar to wanting to know and be in control of everything with my car. Traction control? Anti-lock brakes? Driver assist of any type, don't need 'em. Never have, never will. Don't want anything holding my hand with my car, don't want anything holding my hand with my computer, and I definitely hate big brother trying to hold my hand with my life. Sorry, what was this thread about again? Oh, computers. I run Windows XP. |
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Sep 25 2004, 02:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 289 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Verona, VA Member No.: 71 |
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Oct 4 2004, 12:12 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 4-June 04 Member No.: 356 |
MAC OS X. I am surprised to so many MAC'S also. PC's only because I have to at work.
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