<strong>mmmm, that would be interesting, wouldn't it? </strong><hr></blockquote>
And why did they reschedule QT Live for WWDC? It wouldn't be because they want a bigger crowd to announce something major to would it? (He says, desperately hoping it's true...)
If Apple has PPC970 samples, is doing testing, and may preview their plans @ WWDC in May, wouldn't 3rd party companies also be in on the testing? If so, which companies would make most sense to have access? Adobe?.....etc.
And why did they reschedule QT Live for WWDC? It wouldn't be because they want a bigger crowd to announce something major to would it? (He says, desperately hoping it's true...)</strong><hr></blockquote>
This is interesting.
I don't see a direct link from the 970 to QT Live! All I can think of is a certain ATi engineer's proclamation that the next year would radically change the personal computer, or something to that effect. A 64 bit PPC will definitely help, but it's not going to be that revolutionary. This points to a much larger push by Apple, of which the 970 would merely be a part.
I remember, back when we were still waiting for OS X 10.0, I insisted that Apple hardware would not significantly change until OS X was ready, and OS 9 was dead. Well, OS X is ready, and OS 9 is dead. Apple now has options, and they like options.
<strong>I'm probably wrong but I thought WWDC was a developer conference like just software.</strong><hr></blockquote>
1.) software runs on hardware
2.) there are hardware developers
but for the most part you are correct, apple has traditionally used WWDC as a software showcase although there are plenty of examples of hardware being just as important in recent years
we'll see... personally, I'm nore interested in 10.3 than anything else. 10.2 brought us past 9.x in features and most everything else and made OS X rock..... what they hav in store for 10.3 is what I think we will be amazed with
There are also software and hardware developers: MOTU, Avid, Formac, LaCie, ATi, nVIDiA, and just about every peripherals manufacturer whose product needs more than the USB class drivers or another generic interface (e.g. Epson, HP, Lexmark, etc.).
Basically, there are lots of people who need to know what Apple is doing hardware-wise. This is even more true if Apple is adding or changing a hardware interface, such as FW2, SATA, USB2, PCI-X, AGP8x... You'd think that it would simply be enough to solder the appropriate chipset in and claim compatibility, but in practice you get seamless plug and play by testing, testing, testing, and testing some more.
Hmmm...I wonder what will be changed in 10.3? Maybe Apple will steal yet another small company's brilliant idea, and stamp their name on it like how Karelia's Watson suddenly reappeares as Sherlock 3. Maybe this time it will be with Virtual desktop...or Virtual PC.
<strong>Hmmm...I wonder what will be changed in 10.3? Maybe Apple will steal yet another small company's brilliant idea, and stamp their name on it like how Karelia's Watson suddenly reappeares as Sherlock 3. Maybe this time it will be with Virtual desktop...or Virtual PC. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Just remember who copied who...
AND
What software just STEALS the content with no regard for it's rightful owner and what software has done the right thing and LICENSES it from it's owners.
You are right...Karelia did copy Sherlock, but then eclipsed Sherlock, and then Apple, not wanting to be killed by a child that it had spawned, made Sherlock 3. An integrated version of VPC would be nice. Have a litte toggle on the menu bar that switches you from os X to xp instantly.
<strong>You are right...Karelia did copy Sherlock, but then eclipsed Sherlock, and then Apple, not wanting to be killed by a child that it had spawned, made Sherlock 3. An integrated version of VPC would be nice. Have a litte toggle on the menu bar that switches you from os X to xp instantly.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Not a bad idea and maybe it's just me... but as each day goes by I have less and less need/desire for a VPC type environment. Funny I didn't always feel this way (under os 9 I really wanted it) but as each day goes by and the quality AND volume of X apps (both Aqua and Unix) the less I desire WinApps...
In fact... I think now more than ever there are MORE x86 users interested/curious in being able to run OS X than there are OS X users interested in running Windows.
That's exactly what I'm seeing as well. We're getting to the point where many users won't have to use Windows.
I think VPC's best application was on Portables. However if you need access to Windows at home. Just buy a PC. It's cheaper.
Apple in NO ways should EVER add any PC Emulation software. You're just asking for pissed off customers Tech Supportwise.
Apple needs to focus on making OSX bulletproof and so far ahead of XP that it's a no brainer. Wasting time integrating the Windows Virus is not a good idea and best suited to a 3rd party.
That's exactly what I'm seeing as well. We're getting to the point where many users won't have to use Windows.
I think VPC's best application was on Portables. However if you need access to Windows at home. Just buy a PC. It's cheaper.
Apple in NO ways should EVER add any PC Emulation software. You're just asking for pissed off customers Tech Supportwise.
Apple needs to focus on making OSX bulletproof and so far ahead of XP that it's a no brainer. Wasting time integrating the Windows Virus is not a good idea and best suited to a 3rd party.</strong><hr></blockquote>
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<strong>mmmm, that would be interesting, wouldn't it?
And why did they reschedule QT Live for WWDC? It wouldn't be because they want a bigger crowd to announce something major to would it? (He says, desperately hoping it's true...)
<strong>
And why did they reschedule QT Live for WWDC? It wouldn't be because they want a bigger crowd to announce something major to would it? (He says, desperately hoping it's true...)</strong><hr></blockquote>
This is interesting.
I don't see a direct link from the 970 to QT Live! All I can think of is a certain ATi engineer's proclamation that the next year would radically change the personal computer, or something to that effect. A 64 bit PPC will definitely help, but it's not going to be that revolutionary. This points to a much larger push by Apple, of which the 970 would merely be a part.
I remember, back when we were still waiting for OS X 10.0, I insisted that Apple hardware would not significantly change until OS X was ready, and OS 9 was dead. Well, OS X is ready, and OS 9 is dead. Apple now has options, and they like options.
"the next year would radically change the personal computer" could refer to all sorts of things. Any context?
WWDC 2003 is May 19th to 23rd, San Jose, California.
<strong>I'm probably wrong but I thought WWDC was a developer conference like just software.</strong><hr></blockquote>
1.) software runs on hardware
2.) there are hardware developers
but for the most part you are correct, apple has traditionally used WWDC as a software showcase although there are plenty of examples of hardware being just as important in recent years
we'll see... personally, I'm nore interested in 10.3 than anything else. 10.2 brought us past 9.x in features and most everything else and made OS X rock..... what they hav in store for 10.3 is what I think we will be amazed with
<strong>
1.) software runs on hardware
2.) there are hardware developers
</strong><hr></blockquote>
There are also software and hardware developers: MOTU, Avid, Formac, LaCie, ATi, nVIDiA, and just about every peripherals manufacturer whose product needs more than the USB class drivers or another generic interface (e.g. Epson, HP, Lexmark, etc.).
Basically, there are lots of people who need to know what Apple is doing hardware-wise. This is even more true if Apple is adding or changing a hardware interface, such as FW2, SATA, USB2, PCI-X, AGP8x... You'd think that it would simply be enough to solder the appropriate chipset in and claim compatibility, but in practice you get seamless plug and play by testing, testing, testing, and testing some more.
[ 02-25-2003: Message edited by: sc_markt ]</p>
<strong>This is interesting.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Unfortunately, Think Secret now has it that it was cancelled for financial reasons. Which, of course, is a far more likely a rationale.
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mmmm, that would be interesting, wouldn't it?
Moki, I just love it when you whisper sweet nothings in my ear.
<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" />
[quote] what they hav in store for 10.3 is what I think we will be amazed with <hr></blockquote>
Will this work well on my iMac DV with a 400 MHz G3?
<strong>Originally posted by AppleNut:
Will this work well on my iMac DV with a 400 MHz G3?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I presume yes, except for the internal hardware they might showcase.
10.3 and quark would be big news
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<strong>Hmmm...I wonder what will be changed in 10.3? Maybe Apple will steal yet another small company's brilliant idea, and stamp their name on it like how Karelia's Watson suddenly reappeares as Sherlock 3. Maybe this time it will be with Virtual desktop...or Virtual PC.
Just remember who copied who...
AND
What software just STEALS the content with no regard for it's rightful owner and what software has done the right thing and LICENSES it from it's owners.
Or does none of that really matter?
Dave
[ 03-01-2003: Message edited by: DaveGee ]</p>
<strong>You are right...Karelia did copy Sherlock, but then eclipsed Sherlock, and then Apple, not wanting to be killed by a child that it had spawned, made Sherlock 3. An integrated version of VPC would be nice. Have a litte toggle on the menu bar that switches you from os X to xp instantly.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Not a bad idea and maybe it's just me... but as each day goes by I have less and less need/desire for a VPC type environment. Funny I didn't always feel this way (under os 9 I really wanted it) but as each day goes by and the quality AND volume of X apps (both Aqua and Unix) the less I desire WinApps...
In fact... I think now more than ever there are MORE x86 users interested/curious in being able to run OS X than there are OS X users interested in running Windows.
Dave
[ 03-01-2003: Message edited by: DaveGee ]</p>
That's exactly what I'm seeing as well. We're getting to the point where many users won't have to use Windows.
I think VPC's best application was on Portables. However if you need access to Windows at home. Just buy a PC. It's cheaper.
Apple in NO ways should EVER add any PC Emulation software. You're just asking for pissed off customers Tech Supportwise.
Apple needs to focus on making OSX bulletproof and so far ahead of XP that it's a no brainer. Wasting time integrating the Windows Virus is not a good idea and best suited to a 3rd party.
<strong>DaveGee,
That's exactly what I'm seeing as well. We're getting to the point where many users won't have to use Windows.
I think VPC's best application was on Portables. However if you need access to Windows at home. Just buy a PC. It's cheaper.
Apple in NO ways should EVER add any PC Emulation software. You're just asking for pissed off customers Tech Supportwise.
Apple needs to focus on making OSX bulletproof and so far ahead of XP that it's a no brainer. Wasting time integrating the Windows Virus is not a good idea and best suited to a 3rd party.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Preach Brother H Preach! (well said)
Dave